Political tensions emerge in Congo and Haiti regarding upcoming elections

In the Republic of the Congo, the Parti Congolais du Travail (PCT) is facing internal tensions ahead of the 2027 legislative elections. The party is divided over whether to nominate grassroots militants with local legitimacy or high-ranking officials and ministers who may lack direct connections to the population. Local members in various regions, including Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, have expressed potential resistance if the party prioritizes institutional influence over established field activists.

In Haiti, the Bureau de Consultation et de Recherches en Légistique (BUCREL) has raised concerns regarding the feasibility of the electoral calendar set for December 13, 2026. The institution highlighted risks such as security issues, slow voter registration rates, and potential overlaps between the electoral campaign and the processing of candidate disputes. Current data suggests that fewer than 450,000 people have been registered after 45 days, a figure significantly lower than the estimated electoral potential of 6.5 million people.