Rwanda

  • May 5, 2017
  • 7 min read

No one can challenge Kagame in Rwandan polls

Rwandans vote for the president in August, but the political system picks a winner before the first ballot is cast

Rwanda
  • Mar 20, 2017
  • 2 min read

Rwandan opposition cannnot dethrone Kagame

The Democratic Green Party confirms that its chief will run against the incumbent in this year’s presidential vote

Rwanda
  • Feb 6, 2017
  • 2 min read

New Rwandan candidate poses little threat to Kagame

A long-exiled Rwandan returns to the country and declares his candidacy for the presidency ahead of the August poll

Rwanda
  • Dec 15, 2016
  • 7 min read

Rwanda will prioritise regional issues

Despite a new public row with France, Rwanda's foreign policy objectives are focused closer to home

Rwanda
  • Dec 7, 2016
  • 6 min read

Sovereignty fears may sink East Africa monetary union

Risks to a common currency loom as a 2024 goal for East Africa’s monetary union approaches

East Africa
  • Nov 30, 2016
  • 2 min read

Burundi's relations with Rwanda are far from improving

Bujumbura blames Rwanda for a failed assassination attempt targeting a presidential advisor

Burundi
  • Nov 29, 2016
  • 7 min read

Prospects for East Africa in 2017

A host of political and security risks will confront East Africa next year

East Africa
  • Sep 15, 2016
  • 7 min read

Rwanda's structure of power will sustain Kagame

Rwanda's centralised power relies on maintaining a loyal core group and high levels of domestic support

Rwanda