Rwanda: Paul Kagame nominated by the ruling party as presidential candidate. Rwanda plans its presidential and legislative elections on July 15, in line with a decision last year by the government to hold the polls on the same date.
Twenty-four women parliamentarians, two youth representatives and one representative of Rwandans suffering from disabilities will also be chosen by colleges and electoral committees on July 16. Candidates will be able to campaign from June 22 to July 12, according to the electoral commission.