Countries / Africa
RWA
Elections in Rwanda
semi-presidential system
Elections in Rwanda: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Paul Kagame; the system of government is semi-presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Paul Kagame live
Head of state - Rwandan Patriotic Front
In office since
24 March 2000
Party
Rwandan Patriotic Front
Head of government
Justin Nsengiyumva
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
semi-presidential system
Capital
Kigali
Population
14 569 341
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Rwanda
Established
1962
Currency
Rwandan franc
Official language
French
Capital
Kigali
Region
Africa
Area
26,338 km2
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Election history
15 July 2024presidential
Rwandan presidential election
15 July 2024parliamentary
Rwandan general election
3 September 2018parliamentary
Rwandan parliamentary election
4 August 2017presidential
Rwandan presidential election
won: Paul Kagame · turnout 98.2%
18 September 2013parliamentary
Rwandan parliamentary election
9 August 2010presidential
Rwandan presidential election
won: Paul Kagame · turnout 88.3%
15 September 2008parliamentary
Rwandan parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Édouard Ngirente Justin Nsengiyumva
peaceful - no coup recorded
2017 - Anastase Murekezi Édouard Ngirente
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Rwanda?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Rwanda?
The head of state is Paul Kagame (Rwandan Patriotic Front).
When was the last election in Rwanda?
The most recent was the Rwandan presidential election on 15 July 2024.
What type of government does Rwanda have?
Rwanda is a semi-presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.