GUINEA: Second round of presidential poll postponed

The Guinean electoral commission has announced that the second round of the presidential vote, scheduled for Sept. 19, has been postponed. The decision comes after a weekend of clashes between supporters of rival candidates. Read More

FRENCH REGIONAL ELECTIONS: Sarkozy’s party faces stern test in second round of regional polls

France’s ruling UMP party faces a heavy defeat in the second round of regional elections Sunday, the last electoral test ahead of a 2012 presidential poll. At 5pm, turnout had reached 43.47%, up slightly from last week’s first round. Read More