Fidel Castro has heiled hailed Cuban voters, congratulating them on the near 95% turnout for this year’s parliamentary elections:

Although the final figure is not clear, officials said turnout had reached 95% with an hour of voting time remaining on Sunday night - despite heavy rains.

The result is a foregone conclusion, with only one candidate for each seat.

Sigh.

The new assembly will meet next month to elect the next president - with the ailing Mr Castro yet to announce whether he wants to remain in the post.

Mr Castro voted by absentee ballot.

“I have done my duty,” he announced, adding: “I did not get wet though.”

Mmm baby. That makes one of us.

Fidel Castro hails Cuban voters [BBC]