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Congo Republic president reappoints PM after resignation

Congo's President Denis Sassou Nguesso speaks during a news conference. January 22, 2015. Photo: Reuters

Brazzaville: Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso reappointed Clement Mouamba as prime minister on Monday, four days after Mouamba and his cabinet resigned, the president's office said in a statement.

Mouamba, who resigned last week, is now charged with forming a new government, the statement said.

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