31.   Electoral officials acknowledged on Monday that there were flaws in a recent voter registration drive, but said they were confident the elections would go ahead as scheduled.

32.   Electoral officials boast that nearly every potential voter is rushing to register for upcoming elections.

33.   Electoral officials did not specify how many seats each party gained in direct elections.

34.   Electoral officials in other provinces also reported difficulties in getting their polling equipment on time.

35.   Electoral officials in three areas of the capital, Brazzaville, suspended voting for several hours over similar accusations.

36.   Electoral officials said about the same number of people appeared to have voted Sunday.

37.   Electoral officials said counting in some areas was likely to run into Saturday.

38.   Electoral officials said they could not give a final turnout figure until noon Monday.

39.   Electoral officials said turnout was heavier than expected, but did not immediately release figures.

40.   Electoral officials were re-examining votes Monday to get a more accurate count.