President Kagame Secures Fourth Term with Overwhelming Victory

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame was sworn in for a fourth term, extending his nearly 25-year reign after a landslide election victory, securing more than 99 percent of the vote.

The inauguration ceremony, attended by several African heads of state and dignitaries, underscored Kagame's continued dominance in Rwandan politics. Despite the celebration, rights activists have raised concerns, viewing the election results as indicative of the country's democratic deficiencies.

Kagame, a former rebel leader who has been a central figure in Rwandan politics since the 1990s, emphasized regional peace as a priority for his new term amidst ongoing conflicts in neighboring areas.