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Rwanda: What You Need to Know About the Presidential Poll
The Conversation Africa, 30 July 2017
On 4 August 2017, Rwandans head to the polls to elect a president. They will choose between Frank Habineza, Philippe Mpayimana and the incumbent Paul Kagame. Read more »
What You Need to Know About Rwanda's Presidential Poll
President Paul Kagame is the certain victor because the relevant institutions are working in his favour. Frank Habineza and Philippe Mpayimana reportedly lack sufficient exposure and funding to conduct a successful campaign. The election is being watched closely by observers concerned about an erosion democracy in the country, reports Pamela Abbott for The Conversation.
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Rwanda: President Heads Toward Re-election in August Vote
VOA, 29 July 2017
Normally, African election campaigns like the one taking place in Rwanda generate a lot of "noise," meaning tension and worries of unrest, according to Moody Awori, head of the… Read more »
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Rwanda: 2017 Elections - Unity in Diversity
New Times, 28 July 2017
The second week of campaigns was characterised by a huge turn up of Rwandans, and being an early riser and thus turned up early at most venues, I witnessed first-hand the zeal by… Read more »
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Rwanda: Rights Groups Question Rwanda's Political Freedom
East African, 29 July 2017
As Rwandans prepare to vote on August 4, several rights groups have said the political climate in the country only favours the ruling party and has sidelined the opposition. Read more »
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Rwanda: Kagame's Rival Candidates Confident of a Win
East African, 29 July 2017
Rwanda's opposition presidential candidates have weathered many challenges in their bid to vie for the top seat in the country. Now, in the homestretch, they are exuding confidence… Read more »
InFocus
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The diaspora community is slated to cast its vote on August 3, a day before citizens in the country. Voters are to choose their president for the next seven years between the ... Read more »
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Rwanda, Kenya and Angola will be electing presidents on August 4, 8 and 23 respectively. In Rwanda, multi-term President Paul Kagame, who has been in power for 17 years, is ... Read more »
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With the presidential election around the corner, the three hopefuls President Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza and Phillipe Mpayimana are travelling around the country in a bid to gain ... Read more »
