Lasso's left-wing opponent Andres Arauz conceded, offering his congratulations //

The West African country regularly suffers attacks by Islamist militants and had stepped up security

Self-Determination Movement of Albin Kurti won almost 50% of vote, with establishment parties a dist

Japarov has won almost 80% of the vote in the Central Asian nation which is closely allied with Russ

Central government officials are promising to reduce their grip on power

Prime minister encourages unity

Lazarus Chakwera defeats incumbent President Peter Mutharika

Main opposition groups boycotted the vote, citing lack of free and fair conditions/

Gnassingbe is extending his 15-year rule and a family dynasty that began when his father took power