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\t On Friday, internet and international calls were cut off across the West African nation in anticipation of the election results, according to locals and international observers in the capital, Conakry.

\t This was the third time that Conde matched-up against Diallo. Before the election, observers raised concerns that an electoral dispute could reignite ethnic tensions between Guinea's largest ethnic groups.

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined local officials, community and business leaders to denounce Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 6 Monday afternoon. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the proposed laws will prevent voter fraud and protect voter integrity. Senate Bill 7 would limit extended early-voting hours, prohibit drive-thru voting and make it illegal for local […]

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