Harare, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- The only leader that the independent Zimbabwe has ever known will be at the helm for another five years, following an election that pitted 89-year-old President Robert Mugabe against his longtime foe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. Mugabe was elected to his seventh term as president with 61% of Wednesday's vote, the head of the country's Election Commission said Saturday. Tsvangirai, who won 34%, according to the election commission, has alleged widespread fraud and was quick to promise a court challenge. "A fraudulent and a stolen election has plunged Zimbabwe into a constitutional, political and economic crisis," said Tsvangirai, 61.
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Tsvangirai to challenge the results in court
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African Union gives its blessing, despite noting shortcomings
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Problems included voters getting turned away and biased media, they say
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U.S. says it doesn't believe results "represent a credible expression" of the people's will
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The @placeholder, which also sent observers, praised Zimbabwe for holding peaceful elections.
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The African Union, which also sent observers, praised @placeholder for holding peaceful elections.
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Even so, the @placeholder said, "The mission observes generally, that from a historical perspective and in comparison to the 2008 elections, Zimbabwe has made an important transition in the conduct of its elections."
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"In light of substantial irregularities reported by domestic and regional observers, the @placeholder does not believe the results announced today represent a credible expression of the will of the Zimbabwean people," Kerry said.
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With his controversial win, @placeholder is set to see his time in power extended to 38 years.
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Elections in 1990, 1996 and 2002 all saw @placeholder win successive six-year terms.
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He faced off against @placeholder in the last election and won more votes than the president, though not enough to avoid a runoff.
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Months later, after international pressure and successful negotiations, Mugabe and Tsvangirai signed an agreement giving @placeholder the post of prime minister in a Mugabe-led government.