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Sassou-Nguesso's last chance saloon campaign for UNESCO leadership

The head of state is personally involved in Firmin Edouard Matoko's candidacy for the head of UNESCO. Brazzaville has hired an American communications agency to help him in his mission. [...]

Published on 30/09/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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