Congo Republic voters cast ballots in presidential poll amid Internet blackout

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Congo Republic voters cast ballots in presidential poll amid Internet blackout” – below is their description.

The Congo Republic pressed ahead with a presidential election on Sunday with the Internet and social media sites down since midnight, the main opposition candidate gravely ill and all signs showing the incumbent, Denis Sassou Nguesso, likely to win yet another poll following a boycott by the main opposition.

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