Congo President Sassou Nguesso appoints son as minister in new govt

Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso delivers a speech during his last election campaign rally in Brazzaville on March 19, 2021. PHOTO | AFP
 

By  AFP  &  PATRICK ILUNGA

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