AfricaBrazzavilleUpdated Apr 2026
Republic of the Congo
32 parties, 2 offices, and 1 institution are currently tracked inside Republic of the Congo's political system.
Wikimedia Commons image of Republic of the Congo.
What stands out
- 32 parties compete for just 2 tracked governing offices.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Government
- parliamentary republic
- Population
- 6.1 million
The Read
Republic of the Congo is a parliamentary republic in Africa. Run from Brazzaville, 6.1 million people.
In Republic of the Congo the prime minister governs only as long as parliament lets them. The presidency, if it exists, is usually a referee — not the show.
Republic of the Congo's political landscape includes 32 political parties and 2 offices.
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