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National Electoral Commission volunteer counts numbers of the votes during local government elections in Muhozi Villege, Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo on Saturday, October 25.
Editorial

The fight against drugs must begin at the grassroots

Monday, October 26, 2026
National Electoral Commission volunteer counts numbers of the votes during local government elections in Muhozi Villege, Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo on Saturday, October 25.
Elections

Youth want new village leaders to prioritise jobs, fight drug abuse

Sunday, October 25, 2026
Residents of Muhozi Village, Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, lining up to cast their votes in the nationwide local leaders’ elections on Saturday.
Elections

Newly elected local leaders set priorities

Saturday, October 24, 2026
National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks to journalists during a press conference in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Politics

Political parties, civil society among observers for local elections

Friday, September 25, 2026
NEC said about 70,000 volunteers have been trained to support the upcoming local government elections. Courtesy
Elections

70,000 volunteers to facilitate local govt elections - NEC

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Ben Niyonshuti won the youth MP by-election held on Wednesday, September 2..
Rwanda

Who is Ben Niyonshuti, the new youth MP-elect?

Friday, September 04, 2026
Local government elections will begin in October and be concluded in December.
Elections

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Local government elections will be held from October 10 to December 15. File
Elections

Local government elections schedule released

Sunday, August 02, 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
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