Nkurunziza wins Burundi third term
Bujumbura, 25 Jul - (ANA) - Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a controversial third term, taking nearly 70% of the vote, according to provisional results from the country's electoral commission. Opposition leader Agathon Rwasa won 19% of the vote after his name was left on the ballot paper, despite a boycott. At least 70 people have been killed since Mr Nkurunziza announced in April he would run for a third term. The government accuses the opposition of provoking violent protests. Opponents says his bid was illegal, due to a limit of two terms in the constitution. Final, official results are expected at the end of next week. Turnout was more than 73%, higher than many analysts predicted, although it was significantly lower in the capital Bujumbura, where most of the protests have been. (ANA)

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