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Rwanda's Kagame 4th Term Starts Amid Criticism, Regional Tensions

Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda's president after again winning 99% of the vote in the 15 July election.

However, rights groups say the margin of his electoral victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda as only two candidates, Frank Habinenza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and independent candidate Philipe Mbayimana, were allowed to stand against Kagame in the election.

In his oath of office, Kagame vowed to preserve peace and national sovereignty and to consolidate national unity. His fourth term in office comes amid a simmering conflict between Rwanda and her neighbors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Burundi over the ongoing security situation in the Eastern DRC where the Congolese and allied forces are battling the M23 rebels group.

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President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11.

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