Photo: Republic of Congo President Sassou-NguessoWashington, DC January 25, 2006 Republic of Congo's President Denis Sassou-Nguesso speaks during an interview at his official residence in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo, Thursday, March 7, 2002. Sassou-Nguesso was elected as Chairman of the African Union on Janurary 24, 2006. [© AP/WWP -- File Photo] 1/25/2006 -- Election of Republic of Congo President Sassou-Nguesso As African Union Chairman |