Take Action for Congo
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Take Action for Congo is a political party
in the Republic of the Congo
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In June 2007, four groups—the Alliance for Citizenship, Democracy and the Republic (led by Godfrey Mavoungou), the Study Circle of Nguimbi's Friends (led by Jean-Albert Nguimbi), the Moms for Peace in Kouilou (led by Alphonsine Ibehao), and the Mossendjo Development Association (led by Joseph Lolo)—agreed to merge with Take Action for Congo. In the parliamentary election
held on June 24 and August 5, 2007, the party won three out of 137 seats.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in the Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo , sometimes known locally as Congo-Brazzaville, is a state in Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Angolan exclave province of Cabinda, and the Gulf of Guinea.The region was dominated by...
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In June 2007, four groups—the Alliance for Citizenship, Democracy and the Republic (led by Godfrey Mavoungou), the Study Circle of Nguimbi's Friends (led by Jean-Albert Nguimbi), the Moms for Peace in Kouilou (led by Alphonsine Ibehao), and the Mossendjo Development Association (led by Joseph Lolo)—agreed to merge with Take Action for Congo. In the parliamentary election
Republic of the Congo parliamentary election, 2007
A parliamentary election was held in the Republic of the Congo on 24 June 2007, with a second round initially planned for 22 July 2007, but then postponed to 5 August 2007. According to the National Commission of the Organization of the Elections , 1,807 candidates stood in the first round for 137...
held on June 24 and August 5, 2007, the party won three out of 137 seats.