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1978 in Rwanda

Explore 2 historical events and records for Rwanda in 1978.

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Historical records for Rwanda in 1978

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December

24 December 1978

Habyarimana Confirmed in Office

Habyarimana, Juvenal · Rwanda · President of Rwanda · Politics / National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development

MRND dominance is reinforced through the national vote.

24 December 1978

Presidential Election

Habyarimana, Juvenal · Rwanda · President of Rwanda · Politics / National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development

Is confirmed as president in a single-candidate election.

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