Democracy Pulse: Examining Rwanda’s state of democracy in light of election

As Paul Kagame prepares to be inaugurated for his fourth term on October 11, he extends a presidency that has lasted since 2000. Rwanda has increased significantly in prosperity, economic freedom, and rule of law under his tenure, but struggles in political freedom.

James Storen of the Freedom and Prosperity Center breaks down the trends in the latest episode of Democracy Pulse.

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