[Congo] Support for the Congolese people – Africtivistes renew their support for the Congolese people

We, the activists, wish to reaffirm our support for the Congolese people.

Indeed, despite a massive boycott, Denis Sassou Nguesso – who has been in power for 33 years and whom the 2002 Constitution barred from standing for a third term – secured approval for his candidacy via a referendum on 25 October.

On 22 December, the dictator Denis Sassou Nguesso – who returned to power in 1997 following a coup d’état and has now been at the helm of the Congolese state for 33 years – is attempting yet another power grab by announcing early presidential elections in the Republic of the Congo for the first quarter of 2016.

We, Africtivistes, stand in solidarity with the Congolese people and support all grassroots initiatives aimed at ensuring the transition to democracy. We will support Congolese activists and bloggers in organising a grassroots response and will stand by them as they continue to provide information and raise the alarm.

We remain committed to the Congolese people and reaffirm our commitment to a democratic Africa