Rwandan Presidential Election 2024

Rwandans are voting in a presidential election expected to extend President Paul Kagame's long rule. Kagame, an authoritarian leader, is likely to win. His opponents have struggled to attract supporters. Kagame has been in power since 1994 and could stay until 2034 due to changes in term limits.

Paul Rusesabagina's Criticism of Rwanda's President

Paul Rusesabagina, the inspiration behind the movie 'Hotel Rwanda,' has been a vocal critic of Rwanda's current president, Paul Kagame, after facing imprisonment and alleged torture in Rwanda.

Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide

Rwandans commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists. President Kagame leads the events, with foreign visitors including Bill Clinton. The country has shown economic growth but struggles with reconciliation. Ethnic composition remains largely unchanged, and authorities have strict laws against denying the genocide.