‘Kagame Generation’: Rwanda’s youth who have only known one president

Rwanda is due to hold elections on 15 July and estimates predict Paul Kagame will be re-elected for a fourth term. Having led the country since the genocide of the Tutsis ended in 1994, President Kagame presents himself as a father figure, guaranteeing stability and prosperity. Over the past 24 years, he has been re-elected with no less than 93% of the vote. Most Rwandans under the age of 30 have only known Kagame as head of state. That acceptance contrasts with the view of many observers, who describe his regime as authoritarian. Although an overwhelming majority of young people fully support the presidential party, some are seeking change. A report on the “Kagame generation”.

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