Paul Kagame wins Rwandan election to secure third term

Paul Kagame wins Rwandan election to secure third term

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has secured a third term in office with around 98% of votes, partial results have showed.

With 80% of votes accounted for, the 59-year-old former guerrilla leader has extended his 17 years in power of the east African nation.

National Electoral Commission spokesman Charles Munyaneza told a news conference Mr Kagame secured 98.66% of the vote.

Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party - the only permitted critical opposition party - won 0.45% of votes and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana scored 0.72.

Full provisional results will come through later on Saturday.
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