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Rwanda Elections: Voters Head to the Polls

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The Facts

  • Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections began on Monday with the East African country's long-time leader, Paul Kagame, reportedly set to secure his fourth term in office after winning elections in 2003, 2010, and 2017.Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections began on Monday with the East African country's long-time leader, Pres. Paul Kagame, reportedly set to secure his fourth term in office.

  • About 9M Rwandans in one of Africa's fastest-growing economies headed to the polls to elect the president and 53 members of the 80-seat parliament. Voting for the remaining 27 seats will be held on Tuesday.

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