Referendum vote likely to extend President Kagame's rule

Paul Kagame President of Rwanda is seeking to extend his rule through a referendum. There are other proposed changes to the constitution as well. He has ruled the country since 1994 and in the tradition of other African leaders does not want to relinquish power. The revision could allow him to run for another 18 years. The voter turn out was high. President Kagame claims that he does not want to run for a third term, but the outcome seems predetermined. Extending presidential terms has not been received well in Burundi or Burkina Faso. Blaise Campore fell from power due to mass protests and President Nkurunziza still faces challenges from public opposition. There are fears that Burundi could revert back to a state of civil war. If  this happens it could possibly effect Rwanda. The only certainty now is that Paul Kagame will continue to rule with an iron first.