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Category: Politics
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Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa signs law extending presidential term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment number 3 Bill into law, ushering in significant changes to the country’s governance framework following its passage through Parliament on June 18. With the President’s assent, the amendments take immediate effect as part of Zimbabwe’s Constitution. Under the new provisions, the President will now be elected by…
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What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections
The country is preparing for the next round of local government elections, including the election of district mayors, after the current five-year terms expire in October 2026. As preparations gather pace, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is rolling out training programmes, implementing a new electoral law, and awaiting additional regulations to guide the polls. The…
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Who is Parfait Ishungure, the new PS for Ministry of Youth and Arts?
Parfait Ishungure was appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 15. An expert in public policy analysis and international relations, Ishungure replaces Brave Olivier Ngabo, who moved to the Ministry of Sports to serve in a similar position. Ishungure joins the ministry led…
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RPF members in UK reflect on Rwanda’s progress, diaspora’s role in development
Around 200 members of Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) from across the United Kingdom gathered in Brighton on July 18 to reflect on Rwanda’s progress over the past 32 years and the role of Rwandans abroad in supporting the country’s development. The event brought together different generations of Rwandans, including pioneers of the RPF community in…
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Nduhungirehe outlines Rwanda’s diplomatic push, regional priorities
Rwanda’s diplomatic engagements in 2026 have focused on rebuilding strategic partnerships, strengthening regional economic integration and advancing what the government describes as an interest-driven foreign policy, according to foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. Speaking on The New Times’ The Context podcast, Nduhungirehe said Rwanda’s recent engagements with countries including South Africa, Tanzania and Botswana were aimed…
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