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International observers inspect how Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections proceed in Kigali on July 15. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda’s 2024 elections: A lesson in democracy

Sunday, July 21, 2024
President Paul Kagame casts his vote during the presidential and parliamentary elections in Kigali on Monday, July 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What’s on the president’s plate as he embarks on a new term?

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Observers enter a polling room to follow the conduct of elections on July 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

For Kimihurura voters, "Kagame keeps his promises."

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Vanessa Umuhoza Gashumba is one of two Members of Parliament elected on Tuesday, July 16 to represent the youth. Courtesy
Elections

Who is Vanessa Umuhoza, the new female youth MP

Saturday, July 20, 2024
All photos by Willy Mucyo
Women

Senator Odette Nyiramilimo: The rise of a Physician to regional politics

Saturday, July 20, 2024
Inyamibwa traditional dance troupe performs at Ubumuntu Arts Festival opening night in Kigali on July 18. The ten-day festival runs until July 28. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Beat the heat: Top seven Kigali weekend events

Friday, July 19, 2024
There are 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. 27 are reserved for representatives special groups and 53 seats are shared by MPs from political parties or independent MPs elected through direct suffrage.
Elections

How will political parties share seats in Rwanda’s lower house of Parliament?

Friday, July 19, 2024
Zora bots, Silverbells Rwanda and UNDP launch a trial program to train robots in speech and language therapy for autistic children.

Harnessing robotics to support children with special needs in Rwanda

Friday, July 19, 2024
PDI chairman Musa Fazil Harerimana, PS Imberakuri President Christinne Mukabunani, and Democratic Green Party of Rwanda President Frank Habineza.
Elections

Will PDI, Green Party, PS-Imberakuri get seats in Parliament?

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Liberal Party president Donatille Mukabarisa addresses the party members during the campaign in Bugesera. Courtesy
Elections

PL promises to ‘leave no one behind’ after emerging second in parliamentary polls

Thursday, July 18, 2024
The National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists while announcing provisional results of the elections on Thursday on July 18. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections

Provisional results: Kagame secures 99.18%, ruling party coalition grabs 68.83% parliamentary majority

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Frank Habineza, the chairman of the Green Party, has commended Rwandans for their support in the just concluded July 14-16 elections.
Elections

Green Party’s Habineza: We shall continue to strive for Rwanda’s betterment

Wednesday, July 17, 2024