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Eastern Province Governor, Fred Mufulukye (second in line) before he cast his vote in Cyanya cell, Rwamagana. (Photo Jean de Dieu Nsabimana)
Rwanda

Voting underway in the Eastern Province

Monday, September 03, 2018
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame cast their vote in legislative elections at the Rwandan Embassy in China, yesterday. About 46,000 Rwandans in Diaspora were expected to cast their ballots yesterday, while over 7 million are expected to take part in the direct poll in Rwanda today. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

President Kagame, First Lady vote in Beijing

Monday, September 03, 2018
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Rwanda

Disabled people outline expectations as they pick next representative to House

Monday, September 03, 2018
Eugu00e8ne Mussolini is in line to become the representative of people living with disabilities in the Lower House. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Eugène Mussolini elected MP for persons with disabilities

Monday, September 03, 2018
Charles Munyaneza. File.
Rwanda

NEC to announce partial results from parliamentary polls today

Monday, September 03, 2018
Voters at a polling station line up in Mombasa to cast their votes yesterday . Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwandans in Diaspora vote: As it happened

Monday, September 03, 2018
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Rwanda

Rwanda Police peacekeepers vote

Monday, September 03, 2018
The New Times
Rwanda

Parliamentary campaigns were peaceful - Police

Monday, September 03, 2018
President Kagame casting his ballot for the legislative elections at the Rwandan Embassy in Beijing. The President and First Lady Jeannette Kagame are in Beijing for the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC2018). Urugwiro Village
Rwanda

Legislative Elections: Kagame votes in Beijing as Diaspora goes to the polls

Sunday, September 02, 2018
Voters from Rubavu districts applauding candidates
Rwanda

Rubavu: Women candidates pledge economic empowerment and accountability

Sunday, September 02, 2018
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Rwanda

Green Party hails security organs, local leaders for smooth campaigns

Sunday, September 02, 2018
Kalisa Mbanda, National Electoral Commission Chairman speaks to media recently. File.
Rwanda

Number of voters up as polls budget reduces

Sunday, September 02, 2018
Election observers pose for a group photo at Serena Hotel yesterday before departing to different polling sites. Over 603 election observers will monitor tomorrow's polls. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

AU observers predict peaceful elections tomorrow

Sunday, September 02, 2018
Rwanda National Police officers board a plane to Haiti yesterday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Police conducts 9th Haiti rotation

Sunday, September 02, 2018
Miners leave a tunnel at Rutongo Mines in Rulindo District. File.
Rwanda

Govt moves to protect miners

Friday, August 31, 2018
Voters on a queue during past elections. File.
Rwanda

A guide to Monday polls: What you need to know

Friday, August 31, 2018
PSR's President, Jean Baptiste Rucibigango. File.
Rwanda

PSR trains youth on electoral process

Friday, August 31, 2018
Senate President, Bernard Makuza and his deputy Jeanne du2019Arc Gakuba (right), welcome a delegation of observers from the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region to the Senate in Kigali yesterday. The observers said there are signs the forthcoming parliamentary poll will be a success. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Election observers predict peaceful polls

Friday, August 31, 2018
China-supported IPRC Musanze contributes to technical training in Rwanda. File.
Rwanda

How has Rwanda benefited from FOCAC?

Friday, August 31, 2018
Diane Karusisi, Bank of Kigali Chief Executive Officer, during a previous news conference in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

BK projects rise in earnings

Friday, August 31, 2018