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​Former President Jacques Joaquim Yhombi-Opango pictured above (left).

Former President Jacques Joaquim Yhombi-Opango (left) has passed away.

Photo by Jean-Claude FRANCOLON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.

Former President of Congo, Jacques Joaquim Yhombi-Opango, Passes Away

The former Congolese president has died after having tested positive for the coronavirus.