22.9 C
New York
June 7, 2025
Africa news Paul Kagame Rwanda World news

Rwanda opposition leader barred from standing against president

Rwanda opposition leader barred from standing against president

Diane Rwigara’s name missing from list of candidates to challenge Paul Kagame in 15 July vote

A prominent opponent of the Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, has been barred from standing in next month’s election to challenge his three-decade rule.

Diane Rwigara, the leader of the People Salvation Movement, who was also barred in 2017, launched her election bid in May and submitted her candidacy last week. Her name was missing from the provisional list of candidates announced by the electoral commission on Thursday.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Cuba: third oil tank ignites as firefighters struggle to extinguish blaze

TheWorldsNews

China launches military drills around Taiwan after US House speaker meeting

TheWorldsNews

Rwanda plan challenged over alleged failure to identify risks for LGBTQ+ refugees

TheWorldsNews

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This