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Tokyo, Jun 18 (EFE/EPA).- The election campaign for the governor of Tokyo began on Thursday with the incumbent Yuriko Koike as the favorite.The campaign is set to focus on management of the COVID-19 crisis and postponement of the Olympics to 2021 as core issues.Some 11 candidates, including Koike, presented their candidacy for the July 5 elections to the Electoral Administration Commission as of 10 am local time (01:00 GMT), according to Japanese news agency Kyodo News. Candidates can present their applications before 5 pm (08:00 GMT).Koike, 67, became the first woman governor of Tokyo in 2016 and seeks re-election as an independent candidate.(Camera: KIMIMASA MAYAMA).FOOTAGE SHOWS ELECTORIAL CAMPAIGNS FOR THE GOVERNORSHIP OF TOKYO, JAPAN.
Indonesia's president has started beaming a hologram of himself to reach voters in key battleground provinces as he shuttles around the Southeast Asian archipelago ahead of national polls. IMAGES
Nigeria's election commission concerned over allegations of voting irregularities, says first results of the presidential vote are due later tonight. Gavino Garay reports.
Counting starts at some polling stations in Nigeria's presidential election while voting goes on at others because of glitches. Paul Chapman reports.
Polls open in Nigerian presidential elections many voters fear could end in violence. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Election commission officials decide to delay Nigerian presidential elections out of safety concerns. Julie Noce reports.
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