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Republic of the Congo

Civil law (French tradition)Unitary presidential republicIndexed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6,100,000
Languages
French, Kituba
Currency
XAF

Republic of the Congo · Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of the Congo

Approved by referendum in October 2015, replacing the 2002 text. Restored the office of Prime Minister, extended the presidential term to five years renewable twice, and created a Constitutional Court alongside a High Court of Justice.

The constitutional text

Approved by referendum in October 2015, replacing the 2002 text. Restored the office of Prime Minister, extended the presidential term to five years renewable twice, and created a Constitutional Court alongside a High Court of Justice.

Separation of powers

Presidential system with a Prime Minister, a bicameral Parliament of National Assembly and Senate, and a judiciary headed by the Supreme Court with a separate Constitutional Court.

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