Last updated: 13 july, 2009 - 07:26 GMT

Congo Brazzaville

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Votes are being counted after a presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville.

Opposition parties had called for a boycott, saying the poll wasn't free or transparent.

The incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso was facing a challenge from seven candidates.

The turnout was reportedly low and official results are yet to be announced.

The opposition upped the ante a few hours after the close of polls and called for President Sassou Nguesso to resign.

Our reporter Thomas Fessy, has been following events.

On the line to Brazzaville, Paul Bakibinga asked him why the opposition was calling for the president's resignation.

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