July 14
Rwanda: Polling Stations in Kigali City Ready for Elections Day
New Times
By Sunday evening, July 14, polling stations across Kigali City were finalising preparations for the July 15 presidential and parliamentary elections. It is the country’s… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Polls Close in Korea, Cambodia, New Zealand, Australia
New Times
Diaspora-based Rwandans in a number of Asian and Pacific countries have successfully concluded the electoral process, as many of their counterparts in other time zones continue to… Read more »
July 12
Africa: #rwandadecides - Three Things Africa Check Is Learning About Facts, Elections, and Journalism in Rwanda
Africa Check
#RwandaDecides: Three things Africa Check is learning about facts, elections, and journalism in Rwanda Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan First-Time Voters 'Excited' About 2024 Elections
New Times
Rwandans will go to the polls to elect the President of the country and Members of Parliament on July 14-16, in the elections in which more than nine million are expected to take… Read more »
Rwanda: Habineza Says Plans to Enhance Rwanda Day If Elected
New Times
If elected, Frank Habineza, the presidential candidate for the Green Party, plans to improve Rwanda Day by reaching out to citizens living abroad who, he said, still believe… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Parliamentary Candidates Asked to Advocate for Family Promotion, Gender Equality
New Times
The 46 parliamentary candidates vying for seats to represent women in Eastern Province campaigned in Gatsibo District on July 11 while 60 parliamentary candidates in Southern… Read more »
Rwanda: Green Party Gaining Widespread Support - Habineza
New Times
The presidential candidate of the Green Party, Frank Habineza, has expressed satisfaction with the overall impression of their campaign so far, comparing it to previous campaigns… Read more »
Rwanda: Mpayimana Pledges to Sue Belgium, Germany, France Over Rwanda's Tragic Past
New Times
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana has pledged to institute legal action against countries responsible for Rwanda's tragic past that culminated into the infamous… Read more »
Rwanda: Do Rwandan Clubs Make Due Diligence On Potential New Signings?
New Times
In Rwandan football, particularly with the top clubs like Rayon Sports and APR FC, the ongoing transfer activities highlight a blend of ambition and potential risks associated with… Read more »
July 11
Rwanda: AI Propaganda Campaign in Rwanda Has Been Pushing Pro-Kagame Messages - a Dangerous New Trend in Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At the end of May 2024, several media outlets led by the journalist network Forbidden Stories released a set of reports titled "Rwanda Classified". This reporting detailed evidence… Read more »
Rwanda: Paul Kagame Has Had an Iron Grip On Rwanda for Decades [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There is little doubt that Paul Kagame will win the votes necessary to extend his 24-year rule in Rwanda's general election on 15 July 2024. The ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic… Read more »
Rwanda: NEC Readies to Transport Electoral Material Countrywide
New Times
After ensuring that all polling stations abroad have voting materials, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) will start dispatching ballot papers, voter lists, and electoral ink,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Ranks Third Favourite African City for Travellers
New Times
The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers' favourite African cities in 2024. Read more »
July 10
Rwanda: Braille Ballot Papers, Sign Language Interpreters Ready for Election Day - NEC
New Times
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has introduced measures - including braille ballot papers - to guarantee persons with disabilities' full participation in the electoral… Read more »
Rwanda: How a New Biannual Anti-HIV Drug Could Benefit Rwanda
New Times
A New HIV Preexposure prophylaxis drug, which if approved, will be taken only twice a year and give 100 percent protection to the users, is a good step forward in the fight against… Read more »
Rwanda: What People With Disabilities Expect From Their Next Representative in Parliament
New Times
The 13 candidates vying for one seat to represent persons with disabilities in the chamber of deputies promised to advocate for inclusivity as well as having an extra seat in… Read more »
July 09
Rwanda: 30 Years of Prosperity and Unshakable Foundations
New Times
As Rwanda stands on the cusp of another electoral season, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary journey my country has taken over the past thirty years. Read more »
Rwanda: Women Parliamentary Hopefuls Take Campaign to Ruhango, Rusizi
New Times
60 women parliamentary candidates from the Southern Province campaigned in Ruhango District on Tuesday, July 9, while 44 others from the Western Province took their campaigns to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Top 13 Campaign Pledges Candidates Have Made So Far
New Times
The campaign period for political parties and independent candidates for parliamentary seats and president began on June 22 and are set to close this Friday on July 13 ahead of… Read more »
Rwanda: Exams' Body Reassures Candidates Ahead of General Elections
New Times
Students of voting age who will do their national examinations during the July 14-16 elections will be facilitated to vote, according to the National Examination and School… Read more »
Rwanda: Lightning Kills Eight, Heavy Rain Destroys 105 Hectares of Tea Plantation
New Times
Lightning killed eight people in Ngororero, Musanze, and Rutsiro districts on Monday, July 8, according to the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). Read more »
East Africa: Six Key Highlights From EAC Ministerial Talks in Zanzibar
New Times
A three-day retreat of East African Community (EAC) ministers of foreign affairs and in charge of the EAC, which discussed the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, among other… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economic Journey, 30 Years On
New Times
Rwanda has moved from obscurity to one of the fastest growing economies in Africa since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which left over a million lives lost and totally… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Ministers to Meet DR Congo, Burundi Counterparts Over Security
New Times
Ministers from Rwanda are expected to meet with their Congolese and Burundian counterparts separately to discuss diplomatic tensions between their countries which have threatened… Read more »
East Africa: It's Not Too Late for EAC to Reclaim Process to Pacify DR Congo [opinion]
New Times
The recent retreat by East African Community (EAC) ministers has reignited a crucial discussion: the role of the regional bloc in tackling the persistent insecurity plaguing… Read more »