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Christian Kabore is Burkina Faso’s new President

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The Independent Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso has declared former prime minister Roch Marc Christian Kabore as the next president after votes of the just counted poll were counted.

The Electoral Commission says Mr Kabore, 58, secured 53.5% of the vote on Sunday, thereby winning the elections outright, and there is no need to hold a second round.

Former Economy and Finance Minister Zephirin Diabre, according to the Electoral Commission gained 21.6% of votes cast and according to AFP news Mr Diabre has already congratulated Mr Kabore over his victory.

Read also: Voting underway in Burkina Faso after a year of turmoil

Mr Kabore served as chairman of the Congress for Democracy and Progress party (CDP) before leaving it in 2014, after opposing plans to extend Mr Compaore’s rule.

The election was due to have been held last month but was delayed after a failed coup three months ago led by members of the elite presidential guard.

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