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Paul Kagame, the RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman and flagbearer IN presidential elections greets thousands of supporters at the closing of the three-week-long campaign trail in Kicukiro. Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame in Gahanga: Rwanda’s unity is a political phenomenon

Saturday, July 13, 2024

National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists as the Executive Secretary takes note, in Kigali on May 16. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Campaign closure: Don'ts for presidential and parliamentary candidates

Saturday, July 13, 2024

RPF Inkotanyi supporters holding a meeting in Hangzhou China ahead of the 2024 elections. Courtesy

We are ready to vote, say Rwandans in diaspora

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Nadege Ngoga (in black dress, seated in front) and other Rwandan university students from Koneru Lakshimaiah University, in Andhra Pradesh, a state in the southern coastal region of India, pose for a picture at the Rwandan High Commission in New Delhi, on Saturday, July 13. Majority of the Rwandan students in Andhra Pradesh are first time voters. Courtesy

Four days on a train for country's pride, Rwandan students in India thrilled ahead of poll

Saturday, July 13, 2024

PSD members during the final campaign at Club Rafiki in Nyarugenge District on Saturday, July 13. Courtesy

Why PSD pledges special industrial zones for agricultural produce

Saturday, July 13, 2024

National Electoral Commission has revealed that they set up polling stations at different hopitals to enable patients and guards cast theirs votes. Sam Ngendahimana

Polling stations set up at hospitals to aid patients, healthcare workers

Saturday, July 13, 2024

PL chairperson Donatille Mukabalisa, addresses residents in Bugesera. PL has pledged to plant more forests in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Drought-prone districts expect more forests for carbon market as PL concludes campaign

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Polling stations will open at 7AM on Monday, July 15, in the presidential and parliamentary elections. File

Rwanda Elections: Voting to begin at 7AM on Monday

Saturday, July 13, 2024

National Electoral Commission volunteers during the parliamentary election in 2018. The commission has this year trained and deployed over 100,000 volunteers to help in the elections. Sam Ngendahimana

100,000 volunteers deployed to polling stations across the country

Saturday, July 13, 2024

A voter with disabilities is served during the parliamentary elections in 2018. This years, according to NEC, there are 2,593 polling stations in total, including 2,433 within the country. Sam Ngendahimana

Prohibited activities in polling rooms

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Paul Kagame addressing a rally at his penultimate campaign stop in Gasabo on Friday, July 12. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame recalls brush with Habyarimana guard in the 1970s

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Presidential candidate of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, Frank Habineza, speaking at a campaign rally in Byangabo, Musanze district. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Burera: Habineza to combat stunting if elected president

Saturday, July 13, 2024

The president of Social Democratic Party Vincent Biruta, briefs journalists about the party’s electoral campaign, on Friday, July 12. Courtesy

PSD vows to establish military service for high school graduates

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Rwandan community in USA joinded by friends of Rwanda and diplomats during the celebration of 30 years of Rwanda's liberation in Washington D.C.

Rwandans in USA celebrate Liberation Day

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Left to right: Maj Gen Alberto Diago Nampele, the Army Commander of Mozambican forces, Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Joint Task Force Commander, Maj Gen Alex Kagame, and other senior officers, arrive at Mocimboa da Praia airport on July 11. Courtesy

PHOTOS: RDF Army Chief of Staff urges troops in Mozambique to intensify operations

Saturday, July 13, 2024

President Paul Kagame, the RPF Chairman and flagbearer campaigning in Gasabo District on July 12 Photos by Oliver Mugwiza

Transformational politics should not be taken for granted, says Kagame

Friday, July 12, 2024

Rwanda's National Electoral Commission has accredited more than 1,000 local and foreign observers for the July elections.

Over 1,000 observers accredited for Rwanda’s elections

Friday, July 12, 2024

A side view of the entrance to the BDO offices

Rwanda's ESG regulations propel business advisory demand

Friday, July 12, 2024

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PHOTOS: 20 complete firefighting course at Gabiro Air Force Base

Friday, July 12, 2024

Newly appointed head of the East African Community Election Observation Mission to the Rwanda general election 2024, Emeritus David Kenani Maraga delivers his remarks during the event in Kigali.

EAC deploys 55 observers for Rwanda election

Friday, July 12, 2024