(15 Mar 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Brazzaville, Republic of Congo - 15 March 2026 1. Various of election officials counting ballots STORYLINE: The counting of ballots began in the Republic of Congo on Sunday, after polls closed in an election that could see President Denis Sassou N’Guesso remain in power for a fifth consecutive term. Results are expected within two weeks. The elections were marked by a low turnout, with voters saying they did not believe the election would