Mariama Diallo

Print As protests resumed in Kenya, some families were visiting morgues Monday to collect the bodies of relatives who died during last week's demonstrations against proposed tax increases.

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday ordered significant cuts in the federal budget along with other government reforms

No media source currently available Rwandans will decide on July 15 whether to grant a fourth term to President Paul Kagame, the country's ruler since 2000.

Print Three candidates are vying for the presidency in Rwanda, where incumbent President Paul Kagame has won every election since 2000 and is widely expected to win again Monday.

Print Rwandan President Paul Kagame wrapped up his reelection campaign Saturday, two days before voting takes place on Monday.

Voters head to the polls today in Rwanda, where three candidates are vying for the presidency in Rwanda. Incumbent President Paul Kagame has won every election since 2000. In a recent campaign rally, Kagame told supporters a lot has been done but more is possible if they choose him again. For a look into the vote's proceedings, VOA's Linord Moudou spoke to VOA Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo in Kigali, Rwanda.

Print Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the country's presidential election with 99% of the vote, according to preliminary election results released late Monday evening.

Preliminary results from Monday's presidential election in Rwanda show that incumbent President Paul Kagame has gained 99 percent of the votes counted. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) says Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party received 0.53 percent, while independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana received 0.32 percent. President Kagame has ruled Rwanda since 2000. VOA's Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo is in Rwanda covering the election. She tells VOA's James Butty that voting was generally peaceful.

Print Paul Kagame's win in Rwanda's presidential election this week was widely expected, although critics say the vote was neither free nor fair.

Print Kenyans watching the U.S. presidential race say they agree with President Joe Biden's decision to not seek a second term.