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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
Zimbabwe’s National Assembly on Thursday, June 18, voted to pass a constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangawa’s term of office.
International

Zimbabwe parliament passes bill extending presidential terms

Friday, June 19, 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
Electoral staff during the presidential elections in 2024. File
Law

How new law reshaped electoral colleges

Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Politics

The history and realisation of universal adult suffrage in Zimbabwe

Monday, May 18, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva was received by Kyofatogabye Kabuye, Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs upon his arrival in Kampala on Monday, May 11. Courtesy
Politics

PM Nsengiyumva in Kampala ahead of Museveni's inauguration

Monday, May 11, 2026
(L-R) Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), Judith Mbabazi, Deputy Ombudsman and Albert Nkiko, Commissioner at NEC. Courtesy
Politics

Senate approves recent Cabinet appointments

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Richard Niwenshuti has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), while CP Theos Badege, a former spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service. Courtesy.
Rwanda

RCI gets new chief executive as CP Badege joins RCS

Friday, April 03, 2026
National Electoral Commission staff during past elections. File
Politics

2026 local elections: Which district mayors are eligible to run again?

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

The next mayoral election must be a test of accountability

Friday, March 27, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Politics

What to know ahead of district mayoral elections

Friday, March 27, 2026