The former prime minister and ex-army general Umaro Cissoko Embalo has won Guinea-Bissau's presidential vote, the electoral commission said on Wednesday, but his opponent complained of fraud and vowed to contest the result in court.

Ex-Guinea Bissau PM Embalo wins presidency; opponent disputes vote

Voters in Guinea-Bissau began casting ballots on Sunday in a run-off presidential election pitting two former prime ministers who both promise to bring stability to the turbulent West African nation.

Guinea-Bissau votes in presidential run-off pitting two former premiers

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Ex-Guinea Bissau PM Embalo wins presidency; opponent disputes vote

Guinea-Bissau votes in presidential run-off pitting two former premiers