Angolans gather for funeral of ex-leader Dos Santos amid dispute over vote
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LUANDA (Reuters) -The party that has ruled Angola continuously for nearly 50 years claimed victory on Friday in this week's election, after the electoral commission put its vote at 51% in a poll marred by low turnout and opposition accusations of fraud.
By Catarina Demony and Miguel Gomes
LUANDA (Reuters) -Angola's former Marxist ruling party was set to win a national election as it maintained a solid lead over the main opposition after most votes were counted on Thursday amid accusations of fraud.
LUANDA (Reuters) - Angolans will vote on Wednesday in a tight race in which the main opposition coalition has its best-ever chance of victory, as millions of youth left out of its oil-fuelled booms are expected to express frustration with nearly five decades of MPLA rule.