São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election
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São Tomé and Príncipe holds a presidential election on Sunday with about 142,000 registered voters. Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova is seeking a second term as an independent candidate against his former party. The election is seen as an opportunity for the small African nation to strengthen its democratic credentials.
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The country is described as 'one of Africa’s least populous countries', highlighting its small size on the global stage.
About 142,000 people are registered to vote in the election.
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São Tomé and Príncipe seeks to burnish its democratic credentials through this election.
Opinion- The country is described as 'one of Africa’s least populous countries', highlighting its small size on the global stage.
- The election is framed as an opportunity to enhance democratic credentials, which may influence international partnerships.
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Loaded language removed<p>Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova hopes to defeat his former party and secure second term as independent</p><p>Voters in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/sao-tome-and-principe">São Tomé and Príncipe</a> go to the polls for a presidential election on Sunday as one of Africa’s least populous countries seeks to burnish its democratic credentials.</p><p>According to the National Election…
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São Tomé and Príncipe seeks to burnish its democratic credentials through this election.
OpinionIncumbent Carlos Vila Nova is running for a second term as an independent candidate against his former party.
The GuardianAbout 142,000 people are registered to vote in the election.
The GuardianApproximately 15% of registered voters live in the diaspora.
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