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Opposition leader wins presidential vote in Seychelles

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Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday.

Breakdown
  • Patrick Kerimini defeated incumbent President Wawel Ramkalawan in the Seychelles presidential election.
  • Kerimini secured 52.7 percent of the vote, while Ramkalawan received 47.3 percent. 10s
  • Kerimini represents the United Socialist Party, which returns to power after losing in 2020. 47s
  • Key campaign issues included the high cost of living, human rights, the army's role in policy, environmental damage, and drug addiction. 26s
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