Voting ends in Angola's general elections, counting underway

Polls have closed in Angola’s general elections with most reports pointing to a smooth process across the country.

The next process which is underway is the counting of ballots and declaration of results. Preliminary results will be ready by Friday according to the election timetable.

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.

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Source: AfricaNews