Rwanda's political scene just lit up! ✨ President Paul Kagame has clinched his fourth term in a landslide victory, grabbing an incredible 99.15% of the vote in Monday's election. 🗳️🎉
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) announced partial results only seven hours after the polls closed, showing Kagame surpassing his previous record from seven years ago when he secured 98.79%. Talk about leveling up! 🚀
Opposition candidates Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party and independent Philippe Mpayimana garnered 0.53% and 0.32% of the votes, respectively, with 79% of ballots counted. 🧐
At 66, Kagame addressed his supporters from the Rwandan Patriotic Front headquarters, expressing gratitude: \"These figures show the trust, and that is what is most important,\" he said. 💬❤️
The NEC praised the smooth electoral process, stating it happened in a \"safe and transparent atmosphere\" for Rwandans both at home and abroad. Over 100,000 volunteers stepped up as polling staff, and more than 1,100 local and international observers were on the ground. 🙌🌍
The full provisional results are expected by July 20, with definitive results by July 27. Stay tuned, folks! 📅👀
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Rwanda's Kagame wins fourth term as president with 99 percent of vote
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