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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Electoral constituencies are delimited by decree of the Council of Ministers.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017);
Constitution, Art. 94: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
i . No information available
Comments: Electoral constituencies are delimited by decree of the Council of Ministers.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017);
Constitution, Art. 94: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
b . Legislature (2nd chamber)
Comments: b) The Council of Ministers
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017);
Constitution, Art. 94: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The Head of State is also the head of government, elected by universal, direct suffrage for a renewable term of seven years. The president is elected by absolute majority of votes cast. If s/he does not obtain the required amount of votes in the first round, the second round takes place 21 days after the first round. Only the two candidates who have received the highest number of votes in the first round contest in the second round.
Source: Constitution, Art. 56, 57, 59: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The Head of State is also the Head of Government. He/she is elected by universal, direct suffrage for a renewable term of seven years.
Source: Constitution, Art. 56, 57, 59: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 56: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: Parliament is composed of two chambers: the National Assembly and the Senate.
Source: Constitution, Art. 89: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP) d . Two-Round System
Comments: 137 members of the National Assembly are directly elected in general election by FPTP in two rounds. The candidate who obtains an absolute majority of votes cast shall be declared elected in the first round.
The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast is declared elected in the second round.
Deputies are elected to 5-year terms and are eligible for reelection.
Source: Constitution, Art. 90, 92: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 54 (1), 66: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation c . Decree
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2002);
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
Verified: 2015/10/23
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments: The election of the President of the Republic, the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the election of members of county councils and town, and the election of senators.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
Verified: 2015/10/23
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
Verified: 2015/10/23
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: a) The Constitutional Court
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 110: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
Verified: 2015/10/23
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge of the preparations for elections.
The organization and monitoring of elections is the responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Commission Nationale Electoral Independante-CNEI).
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The credits for the preparation, organization and monitoring of elections shall be provided by the state budget.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 18, 24: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
c . Mixed
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge of the preparations for elections.
The organization and monitoring of elections is the responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
c . 21 - 30 members (specify)
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission is composed of the Bureau and 12 members. The Bureau consists 11 individuals: one president, four vice presidents, two reporters, two treasurers, and two committee chairs.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 20: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission is composed of state officials, members of political parties and of the civil society.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 18: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 20: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
i . Other
Comments: The Council of Ministers.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Art. 24: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body d . National Government
Comments: a) The administration is responsible for establishing and conducting a campaign on civil and voter education.
d) The Independent National Electoral Commission is responsible for ensuring the execution of the campaign.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 16, 17 (b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 17 (b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
e . Yes, conducted by the Government
Comments: The administration is responsible for establishing and conducting a campaign on civil and voter education.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 16, 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence d . Naturalization
Comments:
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 6, 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
a . Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: a) The Elections Department of the Ministry of Interior compiles the electoral lists. The Independent National Electoral Commission for the Organization of Elections verifies the electoral lists.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 16, 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
e . Minimum number of candidates
Comments: Each political party has to present the list of its nominated candidates. The list includes a number of candidates equal to the number of seats allocated in each constituency.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 70: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence g . Nationality group j . Other
Comments: a) 18 years.
d) Reside in the country when presenting the candidature. Except for those working abroad at embassies or consulates, and those sent by the state to occupy posts abroad.
j) Not have been convicted of crimes or offenses.
Source: Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 48, 61 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 48: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct d . Other
Comments: c) Each candidate or list of candidates is entitled to equal space for placing electoral posters and to equal broadcast time.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 31, 36, 39: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Constitution Article 54
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-constitution-2002/view
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance c . Based on current legislative representation e . Other
Comments: 54. Political parties are entitled to public funding.
a) Each candidate or list of candidates is entitled to equal space for placing electoral posters and to equal broadcast time.
c & e) In 2009, political parties were granted $2 million according to the number of deputies or senators representing each party in the parliament. State funding was also distributed to parties that were not represented in parliament, but had put forward candidates in more than half of the constituencies, or had obtained at least 5% of the votes cast in all electoral districts in the previous elections.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 31, 36, 39: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Constitution Article 54
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-constitution-2002/view
Verified: 2017/03/29
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-constitution-2002/view
Electoral Law
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view
Verified: 2017/03/29
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments: a) Counting is performed either in the polling station or in the polling centre.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 97: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 97
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
e . Court order
Comments: The competent court, where it grants a request, may, as appropriate, cancel the disputed election or redraft the results announced by the Minister of Interior.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 116: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: Each candidate or list of candidates is entitled to equal free broadcast time.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 36, 39: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 36, 39: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
Verified: 2015/10/23
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
b . 2-3 days
Comments: The electoral campaign period starts fifteen days before the election date and ends two days before the election date, at midnight. Any act of electoral propaganda outside the electoral campaign period is illegal.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 25, 129: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view
Verified: 2017/03/29
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 3, 86, 110, 147, 180, 186: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 43, 44, 45: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: No transfer, exchange or acquisition of territory shall be valid unless it is approved by referendum.
In addition, any amendment to the Constitution needs to be approved by referendum.
Source: Constitution, Art. 180, 186: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 44, 45
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic may, after consultation with the Presidents of both Houses of Parliament, submit to referendum any bill regarding the organization of government, guarantees of fundamental rights and freedoms, the economic and social activities of the State or the ratification of a treaty.
Source: Constitution, Art. 86: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 44, 45
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2015/10/23
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 86, 180, 186: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 44, 45
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 86, 180, 186: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 44, 45
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: None governed by national electoral law.
Source: Constitution, Art. 86, 180, 186: http://www.presidence.cg/files/my_files/constit200102.pdf (2017);
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)http://www.congo-site.com (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 44, 45
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections h . By proxy
Comments:
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 93, 96: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 93
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country f . Diplomatic staff
Comments: Congolais citizens residing outside the country must register with the embassy or consulate located in the country they are residing in.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates
Comments:
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2001)
Verified: 2017/03/29
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: g) There is one ballot for each candidate. The voter chooses a ballot and puts it into an envelope.
Source: Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 93: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
Election law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 93
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/29
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