The former prime minister plans to challenge President Kagame and the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front.
Politics
Rwanda's main opposition figure, Twagiramungu plans his return
- Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:03
- Judi Rever in Montreal
- East & Horn Africa
Nigeria: War, Amnesty and Oxymoron
- Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:55
- Konye Obaji Ori
- Soapbox
Nigeria's Federal Government has agreed to release, rehabilitate and grant amnesty to arrested terrorists and secessionist in its custody.
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai promises salary hikes ahead of polls
- Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:07
- Janet Shoko
- Elections
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai has revved his election drive, promising restive civil servants salaries that are at par with the private sector, once he comes into power.
Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana: No hiding place for Laurent Gbagbo's allies
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:16
- Olivier Monnier in Accra
- West Africa
Côte d'Ivoire's ex-president, Laurent Gbagbo's supporters are no longer safe in Accra, Ghana's capital.
Zimbabwe's new constitution paves way for elections
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:40
- Janet Shoko
- Southern Africa
Zimbabwe's proposed new constitution is now awaiting President Robert Mugabe's signature after it was passed by the Senate on Tuesday.
Ethiopian PM, Desalegn embarks on anti-corruption campaign
- Tuesday, 14 May 2013 16:01
- East & Horn Africa
Several senior government officials and businessmen were arrested in Ethiopia last week, as the Horn of Africa country clamps down on corruption.
Political parties prepare for Zimbabwe elections
- Tuesday, 14 May 2013 15:22
- Janet Shoko
- Southern Africa
At least 28 political parties will contest Zimbabwe's forthcoming general elections amid concerns that the split votes will give President Robert Mugabe an advantage.
