Patrick Herminie wins 52.7 percent of the vote, denying incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan a second term in office.
Patrick Herminie wins 52.7 percent of the vote, denying incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan a second term in office.
By Ted Regencia and News Agencies
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Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.
African island nation decides its future as Wavel Ramkalawan seeks a second term against Patrick Herminie.
Patrick Herminie says he will stop further development of the Qatar-backed Assumption Island resort.
The Russian leader also thanked Patrick Herminie for having accepted the invitation to pay a visit to Russia
Mamady Doumbouya faced eight rivals for the presidency, but the main opposition leaders were barred from running.
The incumbent president claimed victory in an election dominated by how to manage the country's vast oil reserves.
