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Rwanda articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Rwanda.​ Rwanda is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, "Parliament generally lacks independence, merely endorsing government initiatives with limits on political pluralism". Also see our articles on Africa or on an important neighbor, the Congo.

No Space For Political Criticism Of Rwanda

By DC Editors - June 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

No Space For Political Criticism Of Rwanda

Research suggests summary executions, enforced disappearances, unlawful arrest and detention, and torture remain all too common in Rwanda.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Rwanda

As Rwanda’s Kagame Steps Down, Egypt Takes Helm at African Union

By DC Editors - February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

As Kagame Steps Down, Egypt Takes Helm at African Union

As Rwanda’s Kagame steps down, the baton is passes to Egypt’s el-Sissi, seen as more likely to focus on security issues than expanding powers of body.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Dictatorships, Egypt, Rwanda

Rwandan High Court Clears Opposition Leader of Charges

By DC Editors - December 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

Rwandan High Court Clears Opposition Leader

Rwanda’s high court has acquitted opposition leader Diane Rwigara of charges that included forgery and inciting insurrection.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Rwanda

Rwandan Dissident Draws US Congressional Support

By DC Editors - November 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Rwandan Dissident Draws US Congressional Support

U.S. congressional lawmakers are pressing Rwanda’s government against incarcerating Diane Rwigara,after convicted for insurrection and forgery.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Dissidents, Rwanda

Rwandan President Pardons Jailed Opposition Leader

By DC Editors - September 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

Rwandan President Pardons Jailed Opposition Leader

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has pardoned jailed opposition leader Victoire Ingabire. A cabinet statement issued Friday evening announced the pardon.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Dissidents, Rwanda

Last year revealed that Kenyan democracy is in decline

By DC Editors - January 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

Kenyan democracy is in decline

Democratic rights are increasingly not respected in Kenya, states a new report on the global status of freedom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Where is Africa’s Youth Vote?

By Farai Chirimumimba - June 14, 2017 Leave a Comment

Africa’s Youth Vote

The widening age gap between African leaders and their populations is a cause for concern. For instance, in 2016, the average median age of the African population was 20, while the average age for Heads of State was 66.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda, Youth Voting Rights, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Peace and Reconciliation Efforts Are Never Too Late

By Farai Chirimumimba - June 10, 2017 1 Comment

Zimbabwe’s Peace

A National Peace and Reconciliation Commission. For a long time, this is what the people of Zimbabwe have been clamoring for in the hope that a convergence would provide the much-needed fillip for forgiveness and healing.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Desmond Tutu, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Only More Democracy Can Save East African Community Elections

By DC Editors - May 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

East African Community Elections

Problems with election of new members of the regional parliament of East African Legislative Assembly

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

New Media Restrictions For Rwanda Opposition Parties Outlined

By DC Editors - May 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

Rwanda Opposition Parties Outlined

Rwanda’s election officials plan to “edit” candidates’ online posts before they are published

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Rwanda

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