Voters in Angola are going to the polls in the country's first parliamentary elections in 16 years.
The head of the European Union observer mission in Angola called the organisation of the landmark election a "disaster". Hundreds of people reportedly waited for hours for polling stations to open. Observers also said there also was a lack of ballots and ink which is used to mark voters' fingers in order to prevent multiple voting. More than eight million people are registered to vote. Official results are not expected for at least a week. The MPLA party of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos which has ruled the country for almost thirty years is expected to retain Angolans vote in first elections in 16 years ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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