São Tomé and Príncipe Holds Tense Presidential Election

São Tomé and Príncipe is holding a presidential election amidst a tense political climate. Voters are heading to the polls to decide the country's next leader.

19 Jul, 04:00 — 19 Jul, 04:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual29d ago

São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election

Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova hopes to defeat his former party and secure second term as independent Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe go to the polls for a presidential election on Sunday as one of Africa’s least populous countries seeks to burnish its democratic credentials. According to the National Election Commission, about 142,000 people are registered to vote in the tiny African state’s elections, approximately 15% of whom live in the diaspora. Continue reading...

By Eromo Egbejule in Abidjan

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E se São Tomé e Príncipe amanhã acordar como República Centro Equatorial?

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São Tomé and Príncipe Holds Tense Presidential Election

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São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election

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E se São Tomé e Príncipe amanhã acordar como República Centro Equatorial?

São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election

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