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Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza and Philippe Mpayimana, the three presidential candidates that submitted all required documents for their candidatures.
Elections

Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana meet requirements to run for President - NEC

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Some of the parliamentary candidates who submitted their candidatures for the upcoming elections slated for July 14-16. Courtesy
Elections

What does it take to be a member of parliament in Rwanda?

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi members during the campaign in Rulindo on August 13, 2018. Over 600 candidates submitted their candidatures ahead of the 2024 July elections. Photo by Sam Ngenda

Why the 684 electoral candidates are Rwanda’s riposte to Forbidden Stories

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
An African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson election will be held in February 2025 to choose the fifth Commission Chair to succeed incumbent Chairperson Moussa Faki.
Africa

Experts highlight potential focus areas as AU embarks on leadership elections

Saturday, June 01, 2024
The National Electoral Commission chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists ahead of the July Presidential and Parliamentary elections on May 16, 2024. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections

Elections: What happens before campaign period begins

Saturday, June 01, 2024
President Paul Kagame (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, on May 17, 2024, as he seeks re-election as the Head of State (courtesy)
Elections

2024 Elections: Rwanda’s nine presidential aspirants at a glance

Saturday, June 01, 2024
Presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, in Kigali, on May 30, 2024 (courtesy photo).
Elections

Mpayimana roots for progress in second presidential bid

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Fred Barafinda Sekikubo submits his candidature for the July presidential elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Wednesday, May 29. Courtesy
Elections

More presidential aspirants submit candidatures

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Donatha Tuyizere, 34, a nurse, submitted her candidature for the July parliamentary elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on May, 27. Courtesy
Elections

Nurse on mission to ‘better engage with citizens’ eyes parliamentary seat

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Fredrick Habamuremyi submits his candidacy ahead of the legislative polls to a NEC official, on Tuesday, May 28.
Elections

Visual impairment does not define capability in parliament, says independent candidate

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Victoire Ingabire was convicted of serious crimes and sentenced to 15 years in prison and was pardoned after serving slightly over half her jail term. File

Ingabire seeks to be ‘absent presence’ on ballot

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Chairperson of PS Imberakuri, Christine Mukabunani, presents a list of 80 candidates for the parliamentary polls to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa.
Elections

PS Imberakuri submits youth dominated list with 80 candidates for parliamentary polls

Monday, May 27, 2024