Leaders Seek Power in Two African Elections

On Sunday, voters in Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) will elect their presidents for seven-year terms, with incumbents favored to win outright. CAR, plagued by instability and armed conflict, has seen significant rebel groups engage in peace processes, while Guinea’s Gen Mamadi Doumbouya, who led a coup, aims to establish a civilian government amid political constraints. Despite opposition boycotts, the elections mark a crucial step toward restoring democracy in both nations, with implications for regional stability.

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