President Paul Kagame won the last election with 99% of the vote
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is poised to extend his 24-year rule in the upcoming election, where he is expected to win decisively.
Dominating since 2000 with over 90% of the vote, Kagame faces two authorized challengers, while others were barred from running. Critics accuse him of stifling opposition and orchestrating dissident assassinations, although he defends Rwanda’s human rights record.
Despite economic growth, issues like youth unemployment persist. The election, a mere formality according to analysts, will see approximately nine million voters, including first-timers.
Kagame's leadership is characterized by stability and significant economic transformation amidst ongoing regional tensions.
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