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Presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana talks about his manifesto during a press conference in Kigali on Tuesday June 25, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya.
Elections

Mpayimana pledges to cut size of parliament if elected president

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
At least five protesters have reportedly been shot dead by police in Kenya and a section of parliament has gone up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalate. Internet
Africa

Kenya: Five die as President Ruto deploys military to quell protests

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Members of RPF-Inkotanyi during the campaign trail in Kayonza District on Tuesday, June 25. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Elections

PHOTOS: Thousands descend on Kayonza for RPF campaign rally

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The only independent parliamentary candidate, Janvier Nsengiyumva, kicked off his parliamentary campaign in Muhanga district, on June 22. Courtesy
Elections

Who is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the sole independent parliamentary candidate?

Sunday, June 23, 2024
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.
Elections

Kagame dissolves Lower House

Friday, June 14, 2024
According to the Constitution, at least 30 per cent of the lawmakers in the lower house must be women. Sam Ngendahimana
Women

How seats for 24 female lawmakers will be distributed by constituency

Tuesday, June 04, 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)
Elections

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

Saturday, June 01, 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa casts his ballot at a polling station in Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 29, 2024. South Africans began to cast their ballots on Wednesday morning in the country's 2024 general elections. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)
Africa

South Africans begin to cast ballots in general elections

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Liberata Kayirama, a primary school teacher submits her candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Monday, May 27. Courtesy
Elections

Parliamentary elections: Primary school teacher on mission to promote unity and reconciliation files candidature

Monday, May 27, 2024
Justine Kayiraba, one of the candidates presented her candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Friday, May 24.
Elections

Parliamentary elections: Urban planner gives it second shot, says 'disability is not inability'

Friday, May 24, 2024
Elisabeth Niyirora, 57, a secondary school teacher at Hanika high school in Nyanza District, speaks to journalists after submitting her candidature on Thursday, May 23. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Elections

Photos: 57-year-old teacher seeks parliamentary seat in third attempt

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Members of Parliament during the swearing in ceremony on September 19, 2018. The fourth legislature commenced in 2018 and was, initially, scheduled to end in 2023 but its tenure was extended by one extra year. Courtesy
Politics

Elections: When will the Chamber of Deputies be dissolved?

Monday, May 13, 2024