More than 400 candidates, including incumbent Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama, are set to contest Bougainville’s general election in September, as the autonomous region continues its path toward independence from Papua New Guinea. A total of 404 candidates are vying for 46 parliamentary seats, including six new constituencies. Campaigning is underway and expected to focus heavily...

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