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President Paul Kagame on Friday, June 14, officiated the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials and dissolved the Parliamentary Chamber of Deputies ahead of next month’s elections of new Members of Parliament.

Kagame dissolves Lower House

Friday, June 14, 2024

The forum's spokesperson, Abbas Mukama speaks at a meeting on Thursday, June 13, in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi

Political parties forum gears up for July elections

Thursday, June 13, 2024

A foreign observer invigilates legislative elections in 2018. The Rwanda Civil Society Platform will deploy 310 observers for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda civil society deploys over 300 observers for July elections

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Fredrick Habamuremyi submits his candidacy to a NEC official, on Tuesday, May 28. Courtesy

Over 200 get NEC green light to contest for special seats in Parliament

Monday, June 10, 2024

Social media engagement gains momentum ahead of elections

Friday, June 07, 2024

A voter casts her ballot during a previous election.

100,000 volunteers set for Rwanda general elections

Friday, June 07, 2024

The six hopefuls who did not meet the requirements are: (L-R) Jean Mbanda, Diane Nshimyimana Rwigara, Fred Sekikubo Barafinda, Herman Manirareba,Innocent Hakizimana and Thomas Habimana.

Elections: What six presidential hopefuls missed to make it to provisional list

Thursday, June 06, 2024

Tito Rutaremara submits a list of RPF Inkotanyi candidates. NEC has provisionally cleared 459 candidates who will contest for parliamentary seats during the general elections slated for next month.

Over 450 make provisional list of parliamentary candidates

Thursday, June 06, 2024

Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza and Philippe Mpayimana, the three presidential candidates that submitted all required documents for their candidatures.

Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana meet requirements to run for President - NEC

Thursday, June 06, 2024

Some of the parliamentary candidates who submitted their candidatures for the upcoming elections slated for July 14-16. Courtesy

What does it take to be a member of parliament in Rwanda?

Wednesday, June 05, 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

Over 670 candidates vie for seats in Rwanda’s parliament

Sunday, June 02, 2024

The National Electoral Commission chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists ahead of the July Presidential and Parliamentary elections on May 16, 2024. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Elections: What happens before campaign period begins

Saturday, June 01, 2024

President Paul Kagame (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, on May 17, 2024, as he seeks re-election as the Head of State (courtesy)

2024 Elections: Rwanda’s nine presidential aspirants at a glance

Saturday, June 01, 2024

Presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, in Kigali, on May 30, 2024 (courtesy photo).

Mpayimana roots for progress in second presidential bid

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Diane Shima Rwigara submits her candidature for the July presidential elections to Oda Gasinzigwa, the chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Thursday, May 30. Courtesy

Diane Rwigara submits her presidential candidature

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Fred Barafinda Sekikubo submits his candidature for the July presidential elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Wednesday, May 29. Courtesy

More presidential aspirants submit candidatures

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

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.

Visual impairment does not define capability in parliament, says independent candidate

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Candidate Julienne Mukasine, 35, a farmer based in Nyamasheke District wants to contest for a seat in parliament, speaks to journalists after submitting her candidature on Tuesday, May 28.

Farmer on mission to eradicate stunting in children eyes parliamentary seat

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

First-time voters speak out on upcoming elections

Tuesday, May 28, 2024