The the list of those still behind bars demonstrates the continuation of his ruthless crackdown on political opponents.

Victoire Ingabira, who tried to contest the presidential election in 2010, has walked free, having served about half of her 15 year prison sentence.

Diane Rwigara, who tried to run against Paul Kagame last year, is still in jail.

Evidently, Kagame still regards her as a threat.

Rwanda has a higher proportion of women MPs than any other country.

Four of the country’s seven top judges are women. Almost half of Kagame’s Cabinet are women.

Significantly, none of them have ever opposed their autocratic president who has tampered with the constitution to enable him to stay in power until 2034.

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