PHOTOS: Controversial Burundian President, Pierre Nkurunziza Arrives Polling Station Today By Bicycle

After refusing to halt his third term bid, President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi came by bicycle to vote at a polling station in his hometown of Ngozi on Monday. He stood in the queue with his supporters who came out in large numbers. He voted surrounded by his bodyguards.

Burundi is holding parliamentary elections, which are being boycotted by the main opposition. Mr Nkurunziza will contest presidential elections next month, rejecting calls to step down.