Congo Republic presidential candidate Kolelas dies of Covid-19
Opposition candidate was the son of former prime minister Bernard Kolelas
22 March 2021 - 21:03
Brazzaville — The main opposition candidate in Congo Republic's presidential election, Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas, has died while being evacuated to France for medical treatment, aides said on Monday, as early results from Sunday's vote showed the incumbent in the lead.
Kolelas's election campaign had said on Sunday that the 61-year-old former minister was in hospital with Covid-19, which prevented him from casting his own vote...
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