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Rwanda Elections: Voters Head to the Polls

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, 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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