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Rwanda: Africa's success story or authoritarian state?

Louise Mushikiwabo, the country's foreign minister, denies the killing of Rwandan dissidents.

Rwanda: Africa's success story or authoritarian state?
12:43

Politics

Rwandan president to run for third term in office

Paul Kagame declares intent to run one month after Rwandans voted for constitutional referendum allowing him to do so.

Rwandan president to run for third term in office
03:43

Politics

Rwandans back laws that could see president extend rule

Rwandans vote yes for amendment to the constitution to allow President Kagame to contest further elections after 2017.

Rwandans back laws that could see president extend rule
02:23

Politics

Rwandans decide on presidential term limits

Preliminary results show voters overwhelmingly supporting constitutional amendment on term limits.

Rwandans decide on presidential term limits

Politics

Rwandan Senate votes to allow third term for Kagame

President could stay in power until 2034 after upper house of parliament approves constitutional amendment.

Rwandan Senate votes to allow third term for Kagame

Human Rights

Rwanda says Burundi leaders 'killing own people'

President Kagame levels charge after his Burundi counterpart accuses Rwanda of precipitating violence and instability.

Rwanda says Burundi leaders 'killing own people'

Opinion

ICC still a deterrent despite major setbacks

Since its inception in 2002, the court has secured just one conviction and is accused of dispensing

Musaazi Namiti

by Musaazi Namiti

Musaazi Namiti

Opinion

Ethiopia's Meles Zenawi: Legacies, memories, histories

Distorted rhetoric and commemorative acts seek to obfuscate the true dictatorial legacy of Ethiopia'

Awol K Allo

by Awol K Allo

Awol K Allo