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Burundi Delays Parliamentary Election Amid Political Crisis

Burundi has postponed a parliamentary election that was scheduled for Friday, but there is no word about the controversial presidential election set for later this month. Gervais Abayeho, a spokesman for Burundi's president, told VOA's French-to-Africa service that "it is certain there will be no election on Friday." He said the electoral commission was working on a new date for the poll based on recommendations made by regional heads of state. Burundian...

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