Democracy Pulse: Examining Rwanda’s state of democracy in light of election
Freedom and Prosperity Center
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08-Aug-2024
As Paul Kagame prepares to be inaugurated for his fourth term on October 11, he extends a presidency that has lasted since 2000. Rwanda has increased significantly in prosperity, economic freedom, and rule of law under his tenure, but struggles in political freedom.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 08/09/24
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