Diaz-Canel, who has spent years climbing the party ranks, was named the sole candidate for the presidency on Wednesday. By AFPMore by this AuthorHAVANA,Cuba is poised for the end of an era on Thursday as President Raul Castro steps down, formally handing power to his long-time deputy Miguel Diaz-Canel — and thereby ending his family's six-decade grip on the island. Diaz-Canel, who has spent years climbing the party ranks, was named the sole candidate for the presidency on Wednesday. The late Cuban President Fidel Castro. Outgoing Cuban President Raul Castro at the Revolution Palace in Havana on December 15, 2017.

Source: Daily Nation April 19, 2018 04:38 UTC