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Kagame to face two challengers in Rwanda vote

Rwandan President Paul Kagame proceeds to cast his vote in Kigali, on August 4, 2017. [AFP]

Rwandan President Paul Kagame will face two challengers in next month's election, according to a provisional list published Thursday.

National Electoral Commission chief Oda Gasinzigwa named Kagame, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party and independent Philippe Mpayimana as candidates for the July 15 vote.

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