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Significance
The bloc aims to deny President Denis Sassou Nguesso a fifth consecutive presidential term. Sassou Nguesso meanwhile is seeking to benefit from an economic turnaround to strengthen his political position.
Impacts
Sassou Nguesso will seek to benefit from ‘green diplomacy’ to bolster his international legitimacy.
Governance reforms may stall in the face of resistance from vested interests.
Piracy off Congo's Atlantic coast will pose a security risk.
Keywords:
Congo-Brazzaville,
AF,
economy,
politics,
social,
gas,
government,
growth,
oil,
opposition,
reform,
Fossil fuels
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