DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Voters in five African countries are casting ballots on Sunday Mar. 20., including four presidential elections and a constitutional referendum. Incumbents in Niger and Republic of Congo are expected to sail to re-election, while Benin’s runoff vote is less certain. Here is a brief look at the contests: ___ BENIN — … Continue reading
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Voters in Republic of Congo cast their ballots Sunday on a constitutional referendum that if approved will allow the country’s longtime president to seek yet another term in office. Under the current rules, President Denis Sassou N’Guesso is barred from seeking re-election because he is already 71 and … Continue reading
Elections were being held in nine countries around the world on Sunday. Here’s a look at what’s at stake: — ARGENTINA: Argentines chose between continuity versus a financial overhaul when they voted for the successor to President Cristina Fernandez, a polarizing leader who dominated national politics for 12 years. Her chosen successor, Daniel Scioli, the … Continue reading
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Six men were injured in clashes between police and opponents of a planned referendum to allow Republic of Congo’s longtime president to run for another term, a local official said. The clashes occurred Saturday in the country’s second largest city, Point-Noire, said Alexandre Honore Paka, the city’s administrator. Six … Continue reading
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