Elections: Chadians began voting Monday in an election that mi | Bloomberg

Elections: Chadians began voting Monday in an election that military leader Mahamat Déby is widely expected to win, an outcome that would help legitimize his power grab after his father’s death three years ago. https://bloom.bg/3JKUzkW

Currency slumps: Zimbabwe’s gold-backed ZiG has weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since it was launched a month ago. https://bloom.bg/3y1F710

Political succession: Mozambique’s ruling party chooses Daniel Chapo as its new leader, making the little-known provincial governor the clear frontrunner to succeed President Filipe Nyusi after Oct. 9 elections. https://bloom.bg/3UNwrVa

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