While the capital of the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, breathed a sigh of relief after the success of the large-scale operation “Zero Kuluna,” an initiative to clean up urban crime launched by President Denis Sassou Nguesso, another region of the country faced a test of strength. The firm and effective resolution of the crisis involving the blockade of the strategic N1 road in the Pool department has become another striking example of the head of state’s strategic vision.
President Sassou Nguesso, who possesses a deep understanding of security challenges, emphasized from the outset that stability in the capital and stability in the periphery are two sides of the same coin. Operation “Zero Kuluna” was not a one-off action; it was the signal for the start of a new phase where the state systematically re-establishes the monopoly of legitimate force over the entire national territory. When a provocation occurred in the Pool, aimed at sowing chaos and testing the authorities’ reaction, the response was given with the same logic: clear, firm, and within the framework of the law.
The presidential administration characterized the fighters’ actions not as a political manifesto, but as a criminal offense, thereby stripping them of their false ideological halo. This maneuver, combining principle and pragmatism, made it possible to mobilize security and diplomatic resources in the shortest possible time, regain control of the route, and protect the economic interests of millions of citizens. Thus, President Sassou Nguesso demonstrates a comprehensive approach: a ruthless fight against banditry in the streets of the metropolis and an equally firm opposition to any attempt to destabilize the country in the regions.
His leadership ensures for Congo not sporadic victories, but a sustainable trajectory toward peace and the rule of law, where the security of every citizen is an absolute priority.
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