Description
Added on the 10/05/2024 01:42:52 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says that he expects the United States to remain a key ally in NATO "regardless of the outcome" of the presidential election ahead of a debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. "I expect that regardless of the outcome of the US elections, the US will remain a strong NATO ally because that is in the security interest of the United States. A strong NATO is good for Europe, but also good for the United States," Stoltenberg says in an interview filmed by NATO for AFP. SOUNDBITE
General Mahamat Idriss Deby, head of the Chadian junta, votes at a polling station in N'djamena. The presidential election marks an end of a three year military rule, with an unprecedented match between Deby and his prime minister, Succes Masra, the former opponent of his regime. IMAGES
Chad's junta leader, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, greets supporters at his final campaign rally ahead of Monday's vote. The elder Deby died in a gunbattle with rebels in 2021 after ruling the country with an iron fist for 30 years. The 40-year-old Mahamat is now favourite for the presidential election. IMAGES
The UN Secretary-General calls for "complete transparency" in Venezuela following the announced re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, contested by the opposition, says his spokesman. "We have taken note of the announcement made by the electoral authorities, as well as concerns expressed by political actors and members of the international community, the Secretary-General calls for complete transparency," Stephane Dujarric tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is reelected to a third six-year term with 51.2 percent of the vote, the president of the electoral council Elvis Amoroso says, after a campaign marked by allegations of opposition intimidation and fears of fraud. SOUNDBITE