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Republic of Congo opposition candidate dies of Covid-19

In this file photo taken on March 17, 2016, interim President of the Congolese Movement for Democracy and Integral Development (MCDDI), Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas, addresses his supporters in Brazzaville ahead of Presidential elections. [AFP]

Republic of Congo opposition candidate Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas died of Covid-19 as he was being transferred to France for treatment on Monday, the day after presidential elections.

Kolelas was seen as the main rival to veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso, who was expected to win Sunday's vote.

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