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Madrid - Equatorial Guinea held its first presidential election in 25 years yesterday but voter turn-out was reportedly low after most opposition candidates dropped out of the race, complaining of government harassment. President Teodoro Obiang, who gained power in 1979 by overthrowing and executing the last president, faced only one opponent. AP
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