Tag: #africa

Romuald Wadagni Wins Provisional 94% in Benin Presidential Vote as Sole Opponent Concedes

Provisional results give finance minister Romuald Wadagni about 94% of the vote in Benin’s presidential election; opponent concedes.

#benin, #election, #wadagni, #africa

Congo’s Sassou Nguesso Claims 95% Victory as Critics Cite Boycott, Internet Blackout

Official results give Denis Sassou Nguesso 94.82% and turnout of 84.65%, but residents and rights groups question a tightly controlled vote.

#congo, #elections, #internetshutdown, #africa, #sassounguesso