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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rwanda's presidential election

Kigali: Paul Kagame supporteers
Supporters of Paul Kagame wait for his arrival at the presidential campaign rally in Gisagara district, southern Rwanda
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Rwandan president Paul Kagame arrives at the presidential campaign rally
Rwanda's president, Paul Kagame (seen in the red t-shirt) arrives under heavy security at a campaign rally
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Union Trade Shopping Centre
The recent economic boom has enabled new projects such as the Union Trade Centre shopping centre in the heart of Kigali
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Union Trade Shopping Centre
An economic boom has boosted the disposable incomes of wealthier Rwandans
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Metal workshops in Gysozi suburb, Kigali, Rwanda
However, poverty is still endemic in Kigali, with many people working in low-paid jobs, such as at these metal workshops in the capital
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Woman works on a computer in Kigali
President Paul Kagame needs to retain the support of more modern Rwandans if he is to stay in power
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Worker waters plants in Place de l'Unite Nationale in Kigali, Rwanda
But Kagame also needs the vote of ordinary workers, such as those who water the plants at the Place de l'Unite Nationale
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Boys play football in Cyagugu suburb, Kigali,
Boys play football in Kigali
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
Kigali: Kagame supporters at a rally in
Supporters rally for President Kagame in Nyaruguru ahead of elections on 9 August
Photograph: Tadej Znidarcic
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