Vote ‘allows’ Rwandan president to extend term

Rwandans have voted overwhelmingly to allow President Paul Kagame to extend his term in office, initial referendum results show.

Some 98 per cent of voters support changing the constitution to allow him to run again in 2017 after his second term ends, the National Electoral Commission said.

Mr. Kagame, 58, could remain in power until 2034 if the changes are passed, the BBC reports.