Rwanda's Paul Kagame cruises to crushing election victory

President wins 99.15% of the vote, allowing him to extend authoritarian rule by further five years

Rwanda's president, Paul Kagame, has swept to another overwhelming election victory, winning more than 99% of votes in a provisional count in the east African country's elections that will extend his near quarter of a century in power.

The poll on Monday was seen as a formality, with just two other candidates allowed to compete in a country that is kept under tight control by its longtime leader.