Congo
Sassou culls his intelligence services

Denis Sassou Nguesso at the inauguration of South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa as president in Pretoria on 19 June 2024.
Denis Sassou Nguesso at the inauguration of South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa as president in Pretoria on 19 June 2024. © Phill Magakoe/Pool/AFP
The Congolese president has retired two senior police officers close to the head of the National Security Council, Jean-Dominique Okemba. An ally of his son, who serves as international cooperation minister, has been promoted. [...]
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