“My goal is to use music to help treat corona patients that are in a bad psychological condition, suffering loneliness – which is their first enemy,” said Dr. Siala, who plays the violin and is also a member of a group called the “Pepper Band."
Ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum is seen by many as the favourite after leading in the first round on December 27 with 39.3 percent of the vote. Polling stations opened at 0700 GMT and will close at 1800 GMT (8 am to 7pm) local time.