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Violence as Kenyan Vote Nears

Too close to call 48 hours before poll in key East African nation

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 25, 2007 10:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Kenya's presidential election remains too close to call with 48 hours to go, writes the Mail and Guardian. President Mwai Kibaki is seeking a second term but facing a stiff challenge from former ally Raila Odinga for the leadership of East Africa's bellwether nation. Yesterday... Read full story »

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Too close to call 48 hours before poll in key East African nation

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