C. African Presidential Vote Goes to Second Round

by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 January 2014, 13:57

The parliament in the Central African Republic was set Monday to elect a new president in a second-round vote pitting Bangui's mayor against the son of a former head of state.

Mayor Catherine Samba-Panza took 64 votes, one fewer than the total needed to win the first round outright, against 58 for Desire Kolingba, son of ex-president Andre Kolingba, according to results read out in public session. Six other candidates had taken part in the race.

Source: Agence France Presse

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