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Rwanda: Only 3 Aspirants Qualify for Presidential Race
New Times, 8 July 2017
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has released the final list of three qualified candidates for the August presidential poll. Read more »
Only 3 Aspirants to Run For Rwanda Presidency
Diane Nshyimyimana Rwigara, Fred Sekikubo Barafinda and Gilbert Mwenedata have failed to meet the nomination requirements to contest in the August poll. According Rwanda's electoral code, independent presidential aspirants are required to present 600 signatures with at least 12 from each of the 30 districts of the country, proof of citizenship, birth certificate, among others.
(from left) President Paul Kagame, Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), Frank Habineza and Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and Philippe Mpayima.
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Rwanda: Kagame's Female Competitor Kicked Out of Presidential Race
Monitor, 8 July 2017
Diane Shima Rwigara's dream to be Rwanda's next president and probably the country's first female president has unceremoniously been shattered after the National Electoral… Read more »
InFocus
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President Paul Kagame says diplomatic missions representing various countries should let the National Electoral Commission do their work adding that the election process cannot be ... Read more »
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The National Electoral Commission has found that four candidates do not fully meet the set requirements in their nomination papers. They now have up to July 6, to submit the ... Read more »
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The number of prospective candidates has gone up to six. These include incumbent Paul Kagame of the Rwanda Patriotic Front, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda ... Read more »
