Burundi counts votes after controversial presidential polls

Polling stations have closed and vote counting has started in Burundi's controversial presidential elections, in which incumbent Pierre Nkurunziza is widely expected to win a third consecutive term. 

Polling officials say they do not expect the results to be announced until tomorrow.

About three point eight million Burundians were eligible to vote in the polls, which the opposition and civil society groups boycotted, claiming they will not be free and fair.

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