Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused Western countries of adopting 'double standards' on democracy, as Rwanda prepares for its presidential and parliamentary elections on July 15. Kagame, who has governed Rwanda for decades, will face two rivals, Frank Habineza and Phillippe Mpayimana. Campaigning has officially begun, with Kagame defending Rwanda's democratic process. Kagame's opponents have previously contested and lost against him, raising questions about the fairness of the elections. Kagame has consistently received over 90 percent of the vote in past elections. Kagame's supporters have already rallied for his first campaign event. Kagame also responded to recent comments by exiled opponent Rusesabagina.
Rwanda Election Campaigns: Campaigns kick off in Rwanda ahead of July 15th polls President Paul Kagame will face 2 other rivals Rivals are Frank Habineza and Phillippe Mpayimana #CitizenSundayLive @KoinangeJeff @OBurrows https://t.co/3IddgVDepy
Campaigning begins in Rwanda ahead of a presidential election in July https://t.co/CxIV91e5HI
Supporters of Rwandan President Paul Kagame came out for his first campaign rally ahead of a presidential election next month https://t.co/gB6MGQLksD
The three candidates in the race for Rwanda’s presidency have started their campaigns, as momentum picks up for the on July 15 elections. https://t.co/LOt8OrJIsG
Rwanda in presidential campaign mood ahead of polls None of the trio is new to this contest as the two Kagame opponents have run – and lost – against him before https://t.co/bub6NUxgnA https://t.co/wEz0mhN7Zz
Kagame, his two rivals officially kick off campaigns for July 15 polls https://t.co/udmsbknQVS https://t.co/VbYSYgbjWx
Kagame defends Rwandan democracy as election campaign kicks off https://t.co/Slugvay8zq
Campaigning opens in Rwanda for July presidential vote https://t.co/cnvYNXtpr1
Campaigning Opens In Rwanda For July Presidential Vote https://t.co/aXfl24qOUO
Rwanda's Kagame reacts to recent comments by exiled opponent Rusesabagina ➡️ https://t.co/K08EPxEFlC https://t.co/q32K7WVggZ
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Rwandans will head to the polls on 15 July for presidential and parliamentary elections. President Paul Kagame has governed Rwanda with a firm grip for decades. Each time, he recieved over 90 percent of the vote. https://t.co/YDJo46Y5J4
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Monday accused Western countries of adopting "double standards" on democracy, ahead of next month's general elections in the East African country https://t.co/Rr7TWk3Yqm https://t.co/Hdo2AqMSX3