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Rwandan first-time voters ‘excited’ about 2024 elections

Friday, July 12, 2024
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana has pledged to institute legal action against countries responsible for Rwanda’s tragic past. File
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Mpayimana pledges to sue Belgium, Germany, France over Rwanda’s tragic past

Friday, July 12, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi candidate Paul Kagame greets thousands of supporters at Nemba site in Gakenke on Thursday, July 11. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Elections

Gakenke: Kagame tells RPF supporters to reflect on history for more development

Thursday, July 11, 2024
RPF-Inkotanyi presidential candidate Paul Kagame gives a fist bump to a young boy upon arrival at Nemba campaign site in Gakenke District, on Thursday, July 11. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Elections

Picture of the Day

Thursday, July 11, 2024
A voting room in Japan during the parliamentary elections in 2018. NEC has set up 160 polling stations in various countries to facilitate voting for Rwandans who will cast their votes. File
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160 polling stations set up in diaspora – NEC

Thursday, July 11, 2024
NEC will start dispatching ballot papers, voter lists, and electoral ink, among others, to districts countrywide on Friday, July 12. Sam Ngendahimana
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NEC readies to transport electoral materials countrywide

Thursday, July 11, 2024
A view of a newly constructed farming land in Bumbogo Sector Gasabo District. The Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana has proposed reforms to protect arable land from construction pressure. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
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Mpayimana proposes reforms to protect arable land from construction pressure

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Democratic Green Party of Rwanda's flag bearer Frank Habineza during the party’s campaign rally in Byumba Sector, Gicumbi District on July 10
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Green Party pledges to build milk processing factory in Gicumbi

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Candidates vying for the two seats reserved for the youth in Parliament during their campaign in Karongi District on Wednesday, July 10. Courtesy
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Karongi: Youth parliamentary candidates asked to promote skills development

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
PDI President Mussa Fazil Harerimana addresses a campaign rally in Musanze District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Elections

Musanze: PDI commits to increasing access to electricity

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A voter casts his vote during the previous presidential elections in 2017. Rwandans will go to the polls on July 14-16, to elect the President and Members of Parliament. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Elections

Elections: Where do soldiers, medics, the sick cast their ballot?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
PL members during a campaign rally at Nemba Stadium in Burera District, on July 10
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Liberal Party promises to improve public transport in Burera

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has introduced measures including braille ballot papers. Courtesy
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Braille ballot papers, sign language interpreters ready for election day – NEC

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
People with disabilities follow candidates' manifesto during the launch of their campaign in Kigali, on July 2. Craish Bahizi
Elections

What people with disabilities expect from their next representative in parliament

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Frank Habineza, the chairman of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and party members dance during a campaign event in Muhanga District on Tuesday, July 9. Courtesy
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Frank Habineza campaigns in Muhanga, promises changes in mining sector

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
(L-R) RPF Chairman Paul Kagame, PSD President Vincent Biruta, PL President Donatille Mukabalisa, Green Party's Frank Habineza and PS imberakuri's Christinne Mukabunani.
Elections

Rwanda Decides: Top 13 campaign pledges candidates have made so far

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A total of 60 women parliamentary candidates from the Southern Province campaigned in Ruhango District on Tuesday, July 9.
Elections

Women parliamentary hopefuls take campaign to Ruhango, Rusizi

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana addresses journalists during a press conference on July 9. Courtesy
Elections

Mpayimana explains motivation for second try at the presidency

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Incumbent President Paul Kagame, the RPF Chairman and flagbearer campaigning in Gicumbi District on Tuesday, July 9. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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PHOTOS: Kagame campaigns in Gicumbi, says development starts with security

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) General Director Bahati during the launch of Primary school exams on Monday, July 8. Courtesy
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Exams' body reassures candidates ahead of general elections

Tuesday, July 09, 2024