Burkina Faso president Roch Marc Christian Kabore re-elected

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore at a campaign rally (Sam Mednick/AP)

President Roch Marc Christian Kabore will serve another five years as Burkina Faso’s leader, according to provisional results announced by the National Independent Electoral Commission on Thursday.

Mr Kabore won with nearly 58% of the vote, beating 12 opponents and claiming victory in the first round.