Congo's Dennis Sassou -Nguesso sworn in for fifth term

Congo's President Denis Sassou Nguesso has taken the oath of office for another term, extending his 36-year accumulated rule. The 77-year-old won 88.4 percent of the vote in the March 21 election, boycotted by the main opposition. Sassou Nguesso was sworn in the capital Brazzaville on Friday.
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara sworn in for third term
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara took the oath of office for a controversial third term on Monday, urging the opposition to help “defuse tensions” ahead of general elections early next year.