Kagame sworn in as President for new five-year term

President Paul Kagame was sworn in as Rwanda’s Head of State on Sunday, August 11, beginning his new five-year term (2024-2029) before tens of thousands of Rwandans and international guests at Amahoro Stadium.

The inauguration ceremony, held nearly three weeks after Kagame’s landslide victory in the July 14-15 elections, saw the President securing over 99 percent of the votes cast.

The 45,000-seat stadium was filled to capacity, with attendees including Rwandans from across the country and leaders from various countries who included 22 Heads of State, four Vice Presidents, two Prime Ministers, one Deputy Prime Minister, two Speakers of Parliament, and five leaders of international and regional organizations.

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