World’s longest-ruling leader looks set to secure new term after 43 years in power | CNN

CNN  —  Preliminary election results released by Equatorial Guinea’s government on Monday showed the ruling party winning over 99% of votes counted so far in presidential, legislative, and municipal elections…

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Nigeria’s Abubakar launches presidential bid to to save country from ‘frightening descent’ into anarchy | CNN

Abuja, Nigeria Reuters  —  Nigeria’s main opposition leader Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential election campaign on Wednesday calling for a sweeping victory to save the country from a “frightening descent”…

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William Ruto declared winner of Kenyan presidential vote amid chaos at election center | CNN

Nairobi, Kenya CNN  —  Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto has been elected as the country’s next President, the electoral commission announced Monday. Ruto won with 50.49% of the vote, narrowly…

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