Regional and global leaders extended their congratulations to President-elect Paul Kagame after he secured 99.15 percent of the July 14-15 vote, leaving his opponents far behind, as per partial results released by the National Electoral Commission (NEC). The NEC is set to announce provisional results no later than July 20, with final results expected by July 27. Kagame on Tuesday said that the landslide victory is a demonstration of the trust Rwandans have in him, noting that it is built over time. ALSO READ: Kagame leads with 99% of initial election results Samia Suluhu, President of Tanzania Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was among the first world leaders to congratulate Kagame, upon his re-election. She posted on X that: “On behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Paul Kagame on being re-elected as the President of the Republic of Rwanda. “I look forward to continuing to work with you to foster the relations between our two countries and pursue East Africa’s unity and prosperity.” On behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Paul Kagame, on being re-elected as the President of the Republic of Rwanda. I look forward to continue working with you in fostering the... pic.twitter.com/g32GvOe8LV — Samia Suluhu (@SuluhuSamia) July 17, 2024 Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of Guinea-Bissau “On behalf of Guinea-Bissau, congratulations President Paul Kagame on your brilliant re-election! I wish you a new mandate strengthened by peace, prosperity, and progress. Congratulations to the people of Rwanda.” Au nom de la #GuineeBissau, félicitations Président Paul Kagame, pour votre éclatante réélection ! Je vous souhaite un nouveau mandat renforcé de paix, de prospérité et de progrès. Félicitations au peuple du #Rwanda ! pic.twitter.com/AdhAS4uHjD — Umaro Sissoco Embaló (@USEmbalo) July 16, 2024 William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya “On behalf of the people and Government of Kenya, I am pleased to convey the warmest congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic of Rwanda. We celebrate with you the sovereign choice of the people of Rwanda and wish you success as you continue steering your country on the path of peace, stability, and prosperity. On behalf of the people and Government of Kenya, I have the pleasure to convey warmest congratulations upon your re-election to serve a further term as President of the Republic of Rwanda. We celebrate with you the sovereign choice of the people of Rwanda and wish you success... pic.twitter.com/mLZVxwM32K — William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) July 17, 2024 “I look forward to continuing our collaboration in regional and Pan-African affairs to strengthen the bonds of solidarity and fraternity between the peoples of Kenya and Rwanda.” Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia “Congratulations President Paul Kagame on your re-election. Wishing you continued success in your upcoming term. May your leadership bring further stability and development to Rwanda.” Congratulations President @PaulKagame on your reelection. Wishing you continued success in your upcoming term. May your leadership bring further stability and development to Rwanda. — Abiy Ahmed Ali (@AbiyAhmedAli) July 17, 2024 The National Electoral Commission late Tuesday announced partial results of the presidential elections in which Kagame, the candidate of the RPF-Inkotanyi coalition collected 99.15 percent votes, against Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana who got 0.53 percent and 0.32 percent, respectively. The results announced on were from 79 per cent of the votes tallied from both within the country and voters from the diaspora. More than nine million Rwandans were expected to vote in the election and according to NEC, the voter turnout was at 98 per cent. Provisional results are expected by July 20, while the final results are due by July 27. --- Your Excellency, Paul Kagame, I wish to congratulate you and the RPF party on the victory in Rwanda's national elections. Your re-election is a testament to the trust and confidence the people of Rwanda have in your leadership. Uganda recognizes Rwanda as a strategic ally with a... pic.twitter.com/WjzQIYzMfE — Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) July 17, 2024 --- The government of the Republic of S/land sends its sincere congratulations to President H.E. @PaulKagame on his reelection! His steadfast leadership continues to inspire us. We look forward to strengthening Somaliland's relations with Rwanda for our shared history. @RwandaMFA pic.twitter.com/ieD4x1wKsh — MFA Somaliland (@somalilandmfa) July 17, 2024 --- Au nom du peuple Malagasy, j’ adresse mes chaleureuses félicitations à mon frère @PaulKagame pour sa réélection avec 99,15% des voix, selon les résultats partiels. Nous souhaitons au Rwanda paix et prospérité. #Rwanda #Élections — Andry Rajoelina (@SE_Rajoelina) July 16, 2024
