Pierre-Claver Ndayicariye

Burundi election results to be announced Friday

Electoral commission head Pierre-Claver Ndayicariye said Wednesday that between 72 percent and 80 percent of Burundi's 3.8 million voters cast their ballots.

Nkurunziza is expected to win after some opposition groups boycotted the poll. Main opposition figure Agathon Rwasa said his attempts to campaign had been frustrated by the government.

Burundi counting votes in presidential election

Electoral Commission President Pierre-Claver Ndayicariye said Wednesday that 74 percent of the 3.8 million registered voters cast their ballots. 

Nkurunziza is expected to win the election after some opposition groups boycotted the poll.