São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election

São Tomé and Príncipe is holding a presidential election amid a tense political climate and a constitutional crisis. Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova is running as an independent against several challengers, including members of his former party.
Vila Nova represented the Acção Democrática Independente party when he was elected as president five years ago. Vila Nova represented the Acção Democrática Independente party when he was elected as president five years ago. Sao Tome and Principe São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova hopes to defeat his former party and secure second term as independent
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