△Makoso (file photo)
On the evening of the 23rd local time, the presidential palace of the Republic of the Congo announced on national television that Makoso has been reappointed as Prime Minister and tasked with forming a new government.
The announcement stated that Makoso will subsequently submit the list of the new government cabinet to the president.
President Sassou of the Republic of the Congo was sworn in on the 16th in the capital Brazzaville, beginning a new five-year term. According to the constitution of the Republic of the Congo, Sassou should appoint a new prime minister to form a cabinet. Makoso and his government submitted their resignations on the 17th, which were approved by the president.
Brazzaville
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo, located on the northern bank of the Congo River directly opposite Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Founded in 1880 by French explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, it served as the capital of French Equatorial Africa and later became a key center for colonial administration. Today, the city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, including traditional music and art, as well as landmarks like the Basilica of Sainte-Anne and the historic Poto-Poto district.
