Provisional results in Rwanda show Paul Kagame in the lead an outcome that was widely expected as the longtime ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on power.
These early results mirror the outcome in 2017 - when Kagame took nearly 99 percent of the vote.
Final results are expected by the 27th of July.
For further discussion Aurelie Kalenga the Head of the East Africa Community Obsever mission sent to Rwanda Honourable Chief Justice Emeritus - David Maraga of Kenya.