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Supporters celebrate as Congo's incumbent President claims fifth term amid controversy

Supporters of Congo-Brazzaville's incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso celebrated in the streets as provisional results confirmed he is winning a fifth term with nearly 95% of the vote.

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00:00Supporters of the Congo Brazzavis Income and President Denis Sasungesso celebrated industries as provisional results confirmed he's winning a fifth
00:08term with nearly 95% of the vote.
00:11The victory will extend Sasungesso's 42-year hold on power by another five years.
00:15Interior Minister Raymond Zefrin Mbulu announced on national TV that he's a keyword a fifth term with 94.8%
00:23of the votes.
00:24Votata not initially expected to be low was reported at 84.65%.
00:30Some candidates have, however, publicly challenged the results, citing a lack of transparency.
00:35First-time candidate Destine Gavard held a press conference to condemn irregularities and criticise the government's complete internet blackout.
00:43Ivan Goy, Executive Director of NGO Global Participate, called the election a major setback for democracy in Congo.
00:50Several bodies reported numerous irregularities throughout Sunday and declared the election was neither fair nor free nor transparent.
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