2024-elections

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(L-R) Louise Mushikiwabo, Juliana Amato Lumumba, Coumba Bâ, Dacian Cioloș. Courtesy
International

Who are candidates vying to lead La Francophonie?

Monday, September 28, 2026
Leonard Ndagijimana, the president of the Parti Démocrate Centriste (PDC), was elected as spokesperson of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations. Courtesy
Politics

PDC leader Ndagijimana elected as spokesperson of political parties forum

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ben Niyonshuti, the newly elected youth Member of Parliament, will represent young people in the Chamber of Deputies.
Elections

Ben Niyonshuti confirmed as Youth MP

Thursday, September 10, 2026
NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists. The final list was released on Tuesday, August 25, by National Electoral Commission (NEC). Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

54 candidates cleared for youth MP by-election

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
NEC has released the provisional list of 45 approved candidates vying for the vacant youth representative seat in the Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy
Elections

Youth MP by-election: 45 candidates cleared to contest

Monday, August 17, 2026
Following the resignation of former MP Venuste Icyitegetse, NEC has opened applications for candidates seeking to fill the parliamentary seat for representing the youth. File
Elections

NEC opens applications to fill youth MP seat

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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Politics

A closer look at local government structure ahead of 2026 elections

Sunday, July 19, 2026
The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, speaks to journalists during the conference. File
Politics

What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11.
Politics

MP Venuste Icyitegetse resigns

Thursday, June 11, 2026
According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026
Gacaca courts (2002–2012) processed approximately 1.9 million cases through more than 12,000 community courts, delivering restorative justice and reconciliation at scale. FILE

Rwanda’s consensus governance model and lessons for post-conflict Africa

Thursday, June 04, 2026