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Congo, Republic of the - Government and Political Conditions (Notes)

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS Before the 1997 war, the Congolese system of government was similar to that of the French. However, after taking power, Sassou suspended the Constitution approved in 1992 upon which this system was based. The new Constitution provides for a 7-year presidential term. There is a parliament of two houses, whose members serve for 5 years. Principal Government Officials President--Denis Sassou Nguesso Minister of Government Coordination (part-time position) and Transport Minister--Isidoro Mvouba Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and the Francophonie-- Rodolphe Adada Ambassador to the United States--Serge Mombouli Ambassador to the United Nations--Basile Ikouebe The Congo maintains an embassy in the United States at 4891 Colorado Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011 (tel: 202-726-5500). The Congolese Mission to the United Nations is at 14 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10021 (tel: 212-744-7840).