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Rwanda parliament votes in support of Kagame third term

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Rwandan lawmakers voted Tuesday in support of a constitutional change to allow strongman Paul Kagame a third term in power as president, backing a petition signed by millions of citizens.

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Rwandans to elect new parliament

Rwanda will go to the polls on Monday for the country's third parliamentary elections since the genocide of 1994. Opposition parties say they have been shut out of the political process by the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front. But the party of President Paul Kagame says it has done everything it can to avoid political conflicts that have triggered violence in the past. Al Jazeera's Peter Greste reports from Kigali.

Rwanda Prepares For Parliamentary Elections

Voting is now underway in Rwanda, in the third parliamentary election, since the end of the genocide experienced in that country. Rwandans hope the vote, which has been relatively peaceful so far, will be a reflection of the country's democratic credentials. But some opposition leaders are saying the elections are simply a farce. They argue that the results of the parliamentary elections are already decided, with President Paul Kagame's Rwanda Patriotic Front expected to emerge victorious. The elections are also set to bring women to the forefront. In the previous parliament, women were the majority. With 56 percent of parliamentary seats held by women, Rwanda had the world's highest proportion of female political representatives, ahead of Sweden, which ranks fourth - after Andorra and Cuba.

Africa observes painful past in Kigali, Rwanda - PT1

Rwanda commemorates the most horrific event on the continent a quarter of a century ago.



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One Outcome of Rwanda Genocide 25 Years Ago: More Women in Parliament

The genocide in Rwanda 25 years ago left an estimated 800,000 people, mostly Tutsis, dead. Since then, Rwanda has made progress in recovering from the devastation, growing its economy with GDP growth of six to eight percent a year since 2003, according to the World Bank. Also, Rwanda now has the highest percentage of female parliamentarians in the world - more than 60 percent. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo has more.
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Rwandans in Uganda vote for their Members of Parliament

The Rwandans living in Uganda, have this morning started voting for their members of parliaments who will represent them in the constituencies back home.

According to Rwanda’s Ambassador to Uganda, all Rwandans living in the the diaspora are taking part in the elections today and the results will be relayed back to the Electoral commission in Rwanda which will declare the results.

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Members of Parliament Swearing-in Ceremony | Kigali, 19 September 2018

Members of Parliament Swearing-in Ceremony | Kigali, 19 September 2018

Swearing in of Members of Parliament- Chamber of Deputies | Kigali, 19 September 2018

President Kagame officiates the swearing-in of newly elected Members of Parliament - Chamber of Deputies.

Day 1 of the PAP Session in Kigali, Rwanda

A highlight of eventualities of the first day of the 1st session of the 5th Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament . The Opening ceremony graced by President of Rwanda and Chairperson of the African Union, H.E Paul KAGAME.

Gianni Infantino amewasili mjini Kigali, Rwanda

Rais wa shirikisho la soka duniani Gianni Infantino amewasili mjini Kigali, Rwanda kwa ajili ya kikao ambacho kina agenda za kuanzisha michuano mingine mipya licha ya kuwepo kwa upinzani mkali. Infantino ana nia ya kuanzisha kombe la dunia la vilabu ambalo litakuwa na mfumo wa kombe la dunia, na mas
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2018-2019 Imihigo Signing and Dissolution of Parliament | Kigali, 9 August 2018

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Report on the first day of the ACP-EU Parliamentary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda.

1st Ordinary Session of the fifth Pan-African Parliament | Remarks by President Kagame

1st Ordinary Session of the fifth Pan-African Parliament | Kigali, 22 October 2018

Government fails to satisfy parliament on Uganda-Rwanda row

Parliament has now given government up to Thursday to explain the ongoing border row between Uganda and Rwanda. This followed the failure by first Deputy Prime Minister Moses Ali to explain the current state of relations between the two countries since the Rwandan government imposed restrictions on the movement of goods and people across its border with Uganda.

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Le Président du PAP arrive à Kigali / PAP President arrives in Kigali for the PAP session

Le Président du Parlement panafricain, Son Excellence, L ‘honorable Roger Nkodo DANG est arrivé hier soir à Kigali, la capitale du Rwanda pour les préparatifs de la Première Session Ordinaire de la 5ème législature du Parlement panafricain. Le Président Nkodo DANG a été accueilli par son homologue, Son Excellence Honorable Donatille Mukabalisa, Présidente du Parlement du Rwanda.
La Première Session de la 5ème législature du Parlement panafricain aura lieu du 18 octobre au 02 novembre, 2018 à Kigali.




President of the PAP, Hon. Roger Nkodo DANG, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 1st Ordinary Session of the 5th Parliament to be held in the city. Hon NNkodo DANG was welcomed by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Donatille Mukabalisa.

PAP's Ordinary Session is scheduled to take place from 22 October to 02 November 2018 at the Kigali Convention Centre.

PM Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community in Kigali, Rwanda

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community, during the community event, in Kigali, Rwanda on July 23, 2018.

African Parliamentarians set to arrive in Kigali from 17th October for the PAP Session

The first Ordinary Session of the fifth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) will take place from 18 October to 02 November 2018 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. The theme: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation,’’ Will guide deliberations at this session.
The President of the Republic of Rwanda and Chairperson of the African Union, H.E Paul KAGAME will be the guest of honor at the opening ceremony of this Session on Monday the 22nd October, 2018. Among others, the session will discuss peace and security in Africa, the role and impact of the African Union electoral observation missions in terms of cases of electoral disputes in the continent, transitional justice in Africa, the draft model disability law and African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Country Review Reports.
The Acting Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Yusupha JOBE says this is yet another unique session that brings the Continental Parliament to the citizens of Africa.
“We are grateful to the Government of Rwanda for accepting the baton that enhances parliamentary public outreach from the Republic of Egypt that hosted the PAP session in October 2016,” says the Clerk.
Mr. JOBE says while the seat is Midrand, South Africa, this initiative was meant to ensure that all regions of continent have access to the Parliament.
“This presents an opportunity for Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Youth and many other different groupings of society to witness the sittings of the Parliament, and to establish links that could see their inputs incorporated in the African Agenda. We therefore encourage different stakeholders not to miss this opportunity,” Mr. Jobe concluded.
At least 40 new delegates from different countries will be sworn in as Members of the PAP following elections in a number of African States and rotation within delegations.

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PM Modi addresses India-Rwanda Business Forum at Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses India-Rwanda Business Forum at Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda