RWANDA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

RWANDA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240714) -- KIGALI, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Frank Habineza (4th L, top), candidate from the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, waves toward supporters at Nyarugenge, Rwanda, July 13, 2024. Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for July 14 for Rwandans living abroad, July 15 for those residing in the country, and July 16 for special category representatives. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

RWANDA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

RWANDA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

(240714) -- KIGALI, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Frank Habineza (2nd L, front), candidate from the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, waves toward supporters at Nyarugenge, Rwanda, July 13, 2024. Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for July 14 for Rwandans living abroad, July 15 for those residing in the country, and July 16 for special category representatives. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Guansen)

Campaigns begin ahead of presidential, legislative polls in Rwanda

STORY: Campaigns begin ahead of presidential, legislative polls in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the campaign 2. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): PAUL KAGAME, Presidential candidate for the ruling party RPF 3. various of the campaign STORYLINE: Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, launched his campaign in Musanze district, northern Province, where he told a huge rally that the RPF politics is about ensuring the development of all Rwandans without leaving anyone behind. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): PAUL KAGAME, Presidential candidate for the ruling party

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

(240623) -- MUSANZE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame reacts during the launch of presidential campaign in Musanze, Rwanda, June 22, 2024. Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, launched his campaign in Musanze district, northern Province, where he told a huge rally that the RPF politics is about ensuring the development of all Rwandans without leaving anyone behind. (Rwandan Office of the President/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

(240623) -- MUSANZE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame is pictured during the launch of presidential campaign in Musanze, Rwanda, June 22, 2024. Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, launched his campaign in Musanze district, northern Province, where he told a huge rally that the RPF politics is about ensuring the development of all Rwandans without leaving anyone behind. (Rwandan Office of the President/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

(240623) -- MUSANZE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame waves during the launch of presidential campaign in Musanze, Rwanda, June 22, 2024. Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, launched his campaign in Musanze district, northern Province, where he told a huge rally that the RPF politics is about ensuring the development of all Rwandans without leaving anyone behind. (Rwandan Office of the President/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

RWANDA-MUSANZE-PRESIDENT-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

(240623) -- MUSANZE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame speaks during the launch of presidential campaign in Musanze, Rwanda, June 22, 2024. Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, launched his campaign in Musanze district, northern Province, where he told a huge rally that the RPF politics is about ensuring the development of all Rwandans without leaving anyone behind. (Rwandan Office of the President/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM