Since late February, the Republic of Congo has been alive with the March 15 presidential campaign. Among seven candidates, incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso was the first to launch his bid, drawing massive crowds at a rally in Pointe-Noire, the country’s economic capital. With over 40 years in power, Sassou Nguesso projects confidence and fresh ambitions for his people, yet public skepticism remains high over the opposition’s chances against the ruling party candidate.