Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has won the controversial 3rd
term. The country's electoral commission says he got nearly 70% of votes
in
Tuesday's poll following an election marred by violence
and a boycott by the opposition. Nkrunziza's nearest rival, Agathon Rwasa, took 18.99%.
The president's decision in April to seek a third term had plunged the
country into chaos, with many taking to the streets to protest. There
was even an unsuccessful coup. Opposition say they won't accept the
election result because Nkurunziza's 3rd term bid violated their
constitution.
