Rwandans go the polls to decide between Kagame or Habineza

Rwandans vote to decide between Kagame or Habineza

By David Indeje / Published August 4, 2017 | 7:29 am

Rwandans go the polls on Friday in a presidential election in which strongman Paul Kagame is widely expected to cruise to a third term in office.

The country’s over 7 Million voters will cast their vote.

It’s Election Day in #Rwanda as close to 7 Million voters go to 2,340 polling sites to determine the country’s future. #RwandaDecides

— Government of Rwanda (@RwandaGov) August 4, 2017

Did you know the visually impaired will vote for the first time using Braille ?? #RwandaDecides
— Fiona Mbabazi (@Fionambabazi1) August 3, 2017

Paul Kagame Rally in Kamonyi District – Kigali Today

President Paul Kagame the incumbent will be seeking a third, seven-year term since winning the country’s second election in 2010.

A constitutional amendment allowed Kagame to run for this new term and two more five-year terms after that, meaning that he could stay in power till 2034.

Rwanda’s opposition Democratic Green Party Presidential candidate, Frank Habineza

Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party — the only permitted critical opposition party — and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana face an unwinnable battle.

On Thursday, 44,362 Rwandans living abroad voted at 98 polling stations across the world.

Continental Synergy in Action: @_AfricanUnion @comesa_lusaka @JumuiyaPress Election Observation Missions in #RwandaElections2017 #DGTrends pic.twitter.com/RT065lv3Gg
— AU Political Affairs (@AUC_DPA) August 4, 2017

The poll in Rwanda is one of three major elections in Africa this month. Others will be held in Kenya and Angola.

Read: Elections That Will Shape Africa in 2017

President Paul Kagame after casting his vote in Kiyovu #RwandaDecides pic.twitter.com/2PiZriloDe
— Eddie Rwema (@edrwema) August 4, 2017

Green Party candidate @FrankHabineza voted early today in Kimironko #RwandaDecides
Rwanda’s opposition party flagbearer Frank Habineza casts vote, expects surprise victory https://t.co/eHb1TvTSVr #RwandaDecides pic.twitter.com/atptaCi0ef
— The EastAfrican (@The_EastAfrican) August 4, 2017

pic.twitter.com/ReXFsGUgp9

— Eddie Rwema (@edrwema) August 4, 2017

Independent candidate Phillippe Mpayimana after casting his vote in #Rwanda presidential elections #RwandaDecides pic.twitter.com/NNrl3AFY6v
— Eddie Rwema (@edrwema) August 4, 2017

Dileita Mohamed Dileita, former PM of Djibouti and part of Francophone observer mission calls #Rwanda election calm and peaceful pic.twitter.com/yKlpWeE7oN
— Eddie Rwema (@edrwema) August 4, 2017

#EAC head of observer mission former VP Moody Awori of Kenya wishes the citizens of #Rwanda success in choosing their next president pic.twitter.com/JQXJOGJpSY
— Eddie Rwema (@edrwema) July 28, 2017

VOTED – Defence Minister Gen. @KabarebeJames was ushered past other voters, but preferred to stay in queue – via @kigalitoday #RwandaDecides pic.twitter.com/NDyuz0mBlm

— Fred Mwasa (@mwasa) August 4, 2017

We voted, the bro @Eder_momo for the first time. #RwandaDecides pic.twitter.com/hxtN5prbuw
— Nathalie Munya (@nathmunya) August 4, 2017

Meanwhile inside the polling stations…. 👌👌👌 #RwandaDecides pic.twitter.com/uc6LRoQMQG
— David Kezio-Musoke (@kezio_musoke) August 4, 2017

It’s an Overjoy Voting at my First time and making a right choice!Proudly Rwandan 💪#FirstTimeVoter #RwandaDecides pic.twitter.com/w2ZppE10jL
— Sanny Aline (@AlineSanny) August 4, 2017

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Rwandans vote to decide between Kagame or Habineza

Rwandans go the polls on Friday in a presidential election in which strongman Paul Kagame is widely expected to cruise to a third term in office.

The country’s over 7 Million voters will cast their vote.

President Paul Kagame the incumbent will be seeking a third, seven-year term since winning the country’s second election in 2010.

A constitutional amendment allowed Kagame to run for this new term and two more five-year terms after that, meaning that he could stay in power till 2034.

Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party — the only permitted critical opposition party — and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana face an unwinnable battle.

On Thursday, 44,362 Rwandans living abroad voted at 98 polling stations across the world.

The poll in Rwanda is one of three major elections in Africa this month. Others will be held in Kenya and Angola.

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Rwandans vote to decide between Kagame or Habineza

Rwandans go the polls on Friday in a presidential election in which strongman Paul Kagame is widely expected to cruise to a third term in office. The country’s over 7 Million voters will cast their vote.

President Paul Kagame the incumbent will be seeking a third, seven-year term since winning the country’s second election in 2010. A constitutional amendment allowed Kagame to run for this new term and two more five-year terms after that, meaning that he could stay in power till 2034.

Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party — the only permitted critical opposition party — and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana face an unwinnable battle. On Thursday, 44,362 Rwandans living abroad voted at 98 polling stations across the world.

The poll in Rwanda is one of three major elections in Africa this month. Others will be held in Kenya and Angola.

About David Indeje

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Rwandans go the polls on Friday in a presidential election in which strongman Paul Kagame is widely expected to cruise to a third term in office.

The country’s over 7 Million voters will cast their vote.

President Paul Kagame the incumbent will be seeking a third, seven-year term since winning the country’s second election in 2010.

A constitutional amendment allowed Kagame to run for this new term and two more five-year terms after that, meaning that he could stay in power till 2034.

Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party — the only permitted critical opposition party — and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana face an unwinnable battle.

On Thursday, 44,362 Rwandans living abroad voted at 98 polling stations across the world.