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Rwanda's president Paul Kagame sworn in for fourth term.

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Rwanda's president Paul Kagame sworn in for fourth term. [PCS]

Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in Sunday for a fourth term, saying regional peace was a "priority" in the face of ongoing conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kagame swept to victory in elections last month with a staggering 99.18 percent of the vote, giving him another five years in office.

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