Government begins second phase of transitional rule

The Rwandan government on Tuesday began the second phase of transitional rule to cover a period of four years. The new transitional phase would allow the government to complete the work initiated in various sectors, Rwandan radio reported. It mentioned areas such as cementing the reconciliation process, ensuring security across the whole territory, working towards better social welfare, improving the economy and establishing true democracy. Rwandan Prime Minister Pierre-Celestin Rwigema said plans were underway to "draft a constitutional law for
holding free and democratic elections after the current transition". The four-year extension of the transition government was reached by a forum of political parties in June. It was approved by the cabinet on 2 July.