President Joseph Kabila has won the Democratic Republic of Congo's election, provisional results show.
He obtained 49% of the vote against 32% for veteran opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi, the election commission chief said.
The announcement has been delayed since Tuesday, with election officials blaming logistical problems.
The opposition has complained of fraud and security is tight in the capital, Kinshasa, amid fears of violence.
Riot police are patrolling the streets of the capital, which is seen as an opposition stronghold.
In the eastern city of Goma, people started to celebrate as soon as the results were announced on national TV and radio, reports the BBC's Joshua Mmali in the city.
The results still have to be ratified by the Supreme Court.
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