President Denis Sassou-Nguesso will seek a third term in controversial Congo Brazzaville vote

Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso will seek a third term in office during presidential elections in March in line with recent changes to the country’s constitution, his party said Monday. One of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, the Congolese president has served as head of state for nearly 32 years, and was on Monday named as the official candidate…