Paul Kagame Begins Fourth Term as Rwanda's President

Kagame secures another five years in power with over 99% of the vote, amid ongoing concerns about democratic freedoms.

Kagame has ruled Rwanda since 1994, first as de facto leader and then as president.
Rights activists highlight the lack of democracy and repression of dissent under Kagame's rule.
The recent election saw only two candidates authorized to run against Kagame out of eight applicants.
Kagame is credited with rebuilding Rwanda after the 1994 genocide but faces accusations of stoking instability in eastern DRC.
Angola's President Joao Lourenco attended the inauguration and discussed a ceasefire deal for the DRC with Kagame.