Head of state · Republic of Congo
Denis Sassou Nguesso
President of the Republic of Congo
In office sinceOctober 25, 199728 years, 11 months
Denis Sassou Nguesso is the President of the Republic of Congo, in office since October 25, 1997. Also president from 1979 to 1992. Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).
Connections
Head of governmentAnatole Collinet MakossoPrime Minister of the Republic of CongoSince May 12, 2021 · 5 years, 5 months
U.S. chargé d’affairesAmanda S. JacobsenU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in the Republic of Congo
Ambassador to the U.S.Basile IkouébéAmbassador of the Republic of Congo to the United StatesSince May 21, 2026 · 4 months
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Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).