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President Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for a second term. The country has finally formed a government after six months. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo announces long-awaited government, shake up in defence ministry

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
Some of youth who will be the first time voters during the July presidential and parliamentary elections. They shared their views with The New Times on how they feel . Courtesy
Elections

First-time voters speak out on upcoming elections

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
Presidential candidate Manirareba Herman submits his presidential candidature to Oda Gasinzigwa , the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Elections

Presidential elections: First independent candidate Herman Manirareba faces signature hurdles

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Vital Kamerhe, deputy prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was on Wednesday elected president of the National Assembly, the country's lower house of parliament. Internet
Africa

Kamerhe elected speaker of DR Congo lower house

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Ideal Democratic Party (PDI)'s Second Vice President Fatou Harerimana submits a list of 55 candidates to Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of National Electoral Commission, on May 22. Ntirenganya
Elections

PDI has come of age, will now field parliamentary candidates - party leader says

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Social Democratic Party (PSD) Secretary-General Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze submits the list of his party’s candidates to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Monday, May 20. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Matters election concern us all; let’s show up

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
National Electoral Commission (NEC), headquarters in Kigali. Officials on Monday, May 20 told journalists that the number of candidates not affiliated with any political party has so far reached to 30 candidates. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Elections: More independent candidates eye seats in parliament

Monday, May 20, 2024
Social Democratic Party (PSD) Secretary-General Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze submitting the list of his party’s candidates to National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Monday, May 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

PSD fields 66 candidates for parliamentary elections

Monday, May 20, 2024