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Later, she was disqualified from appearing on the ballot due to an alleged lack of signatures.
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President Paul Kagame
Rwandan president hits back at US over extending his rule
January 6, 2016
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit back at the United States for criticizing his decision to seek a third term in office, repeating his earlier stand that foreigners shouldn’t determine the destiny of Rwandans. More than 98 percent of Rwandans voted in a Dec. 18 referendum to lift term limits and allow Kagame extend his time in power, possibly until 2034. The U.S. is “deeply disappointed” by Kagame’s decision to run for re-election in 2017, a State Department spokesman said on Saturday. “With this decision, President Kagame ignores an historic opportunity to reinforce and solidify the democratic institutions