Denis Sassou Nguesso

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Denis Sassou Nguesso born?November 23, 1943
2. Where was Denis Sassou Nguesso born?Egypt
3. What is the related topic?Marriage of his daughter Edith Lucie Bongo to Gabonese President Omar Bongo
4. Who is Denis Sassou Nguesso?He is the president of the Republic of the Congo, born on November 23, 1943, and has led the country for many years.
5. How long has he been president?He first served from 1979 to 1992, and then again from 1997 to the present, making his current term over two decades long.

Republic of the Congo: A nation in Central Africa, often referred to as Congo-Brazzaville to distinguish it from the DRC.
Multi-party politics: A political system characterized by the existence of multiple political parties competing for governmental power.
Referendum: A direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or question, often a new law or constitutional amendment.
Civil War: A war between organized groups within the same state or country.