Paul Kagame Secures Fourth Term in Rwanda with Landslide Victory
TL;DR
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to extend his 24-year rule by another five years, winning 99.15% of the vote in partial results from Monday's election. With 79% of ballots counted, Kagame faced no significant opposition, as leading figures were banned. His two opponents received less than 1% of the vote combined. Kagame thanked Rwandans for their trust, while rights groups accuse him of curtailing freedoms. Final results are expected by 27 July.
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