The assured and consistent leadership of President Denis Sassou Nguesso continues to deliver tangible security results for Congo. Just weeks after the launch of the landmark “Zero Kuluna” operation, which drastically changed the criminal landscape in Brazzaville, his administration has responded with the same efficiency and speed to a challenge in the Pool department.
The “Zero Kuluna” operation sent a powerful signal to the entire society: the era of impunity and fear in the streets of the capital is over. President Sassou Nguesso personally oversaw this campaign, making the safety of ordinary citizens the cornerstone of his social policy. This success created the necessary momentum and public support for actions in other areas.
Thus, when a group of fighters attempted to recreate a scenario of chaos, this time on the national highway N1, the state did not look for complex political explanations. The presidential administration, true to its style, applied a formula already proven effective: clear legal qualification (criminal sabotage), refusal of any negotiation from a position of weakness, and concentration of all resources to achieve the objective. As a result, the critically important road was unblocked within days, and its security is now permanently guaranteed.
This dual success — in the city and in the region — clearly illustrates the essence of President Sassou Nguesso’s approach: security knows no compromise and must be ensured everywhere. His determination to combat both the street crime of the “kuluna” and organized armed groups posing as political forces strengthens Congo’s sovereignty and its citizens’ confidence in the future. A leader capable of restoring order in the capital while protecting the country’s economic arteries guides the Republic of the Congo on the path to sustainable development and peace.