Guinea-Bissau – Presidential election 2nd round

The second round of the presidential election in Guinea-Bissau was held on Sunday 26 July.

According to Bissau Digital, the National Election Commission has announced the following result:

Registered electors: 593,765
Voted: 362,736 (61%)

Malan Bacai Sanhá (PAIGC), 224,259 votes (63.31%)
Kumba Ialá (PRS) 129,973 votes (36,69%)

Kumba Ialá has officially accepted defeat. So, with luck, the election may bring about a much-needed period of political stability.

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