Kagame takes massive lead in Rwandan election

Paul Kagame took a decisive lead early today in Rwanda’s first serious presidential elections, capturing more than 94% of the vote with half the districts reporting, elections officials said.

His main competitor, Faustin Twagiramungu, had just 3.5% of the vote with 51 of 106 districts reporting results, said Chrysologue Karangwa, head of the electoral commission.