Republic of Congo marks 66th anniversary of independence in Brazzaville-Xinhua

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso attends a parade marking the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, Aug. 15, 2026. The Republic of the Congo held a military and civilian parade on Saturday here to mark the 66th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Kitina/Xinhua)

A formation marches past the reviewing stand during a parade marking the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, Aug. 15, 2026. The Republic of the Congo held a military and civilian parade on Saturday here to mark the 66th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Kitina/Xinhua)

A formation marches past the reviewing stand during a parade marking the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, Aug. 15, 2026. The Republic of the Congo held a military and civilian parade on Saturday here to mark the 66th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Kitina/Xinhua)

A formation marches past the reviewing stand during a parade marking the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, Aug. 15, 2026. The Republic of the Congo held a military and civilian parade on Saturday here to mark the 66th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Kitina/Xinhua)