Angola's ruling MPLA takes 64.57% lead, figures disputed

Angola’s elections body has released preliminary results putting the ruling MPLA in a commanding lead.

The August 23 polls were largely said to have been held smoothly and without incident across the country. The CNE has previously described the vote as one that met international standards.

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#Angola #CNE: résultats provisoires nationaux

Mpla 64,57%

Unita 24,04%

Casa-Ce 8,56

PRS 1,37%

FNLA 0,95%

APN : 0,52%

Participation: 76,83 %

5:17 PM - Aug 24, 2017

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Six parties are vying to take over the seat of outgoing President Eduardo dos Santos. The political parties include the ruling MPLA led by Joao Lourenco, main opposition UNITA led by Isaias Samakuva, FNLA, PRS, APN and the coalition CASA-CE party.

Previously on Angola's Campaign and election:

Angola electoral system: How parliament determines the president

Angola elects MPs and president as dos Santos bows out

Angola's ruling party candidate says he won't 'share power' with dos Santos

Two ex-Sao Tome and Principe presidents predict smooth polls in Angola

African Union satisfied with Angola elections preparations

Ex-Mozambican president praises Angola's dos Santos for bowing out

Source: AfricaNews