It all started as a simple PR campaign to promote tourism in Rwanda. But the Burundi basketball gaffe in South Africa the other day has given VISIT RWANDA more oxygen than we could have ever imagined. Bear with me. Let me tell my story. The Burundi...
During the last shambolic elections in the DRC where Tshisekedi was seeking a second five-year term in office, he made wild childish and baseless accusations against Rwanda, and many empty threats that he cannot keep. He mindlessly threatened to...
In 1957 Ghana became the first African country to gain independence — that is political independence. That is more than six decades ago. Several African countries followed suit. But how independent are we? Why have so many things remained the same...
Yes, you are reading this correctly. And why should they? Every Rwandan, wherever they are, whatever their background and history, and all we have been through has a different take and perception of The Motherland. I say all positive. We have had a...
On May 31, 2023, it was twenty nine years since this gallant Senegalese warrior was murdered in Kigali doing what his conscience demanded : saving Tutsi from the marauding genocidal forces of the Habyarimana regime and the thuggish criminal...
Rusesabagina, the self-styled humanitarian and alleged philanthropist, is a free man today following the commutation of his 25-year prison sentence by Presidential decree, along with 18 other co-defendants. Let’s see how long he remains free. I will...
There is a spirited and vigorous energy at home and in the Diaspora about protecting and keeping alive our brand – The Brand – that unique Rwandan spirit that defines who we are as a People. It means different things to each and everyone...
And what a year it was. In spite of many challenges and hysterical detractors whose noises are for not, Rwanda had a very busy and successful year. Let us review together. The 26th Commonwealth Conference (CHOGM) was held in Kigali with 54 Heads of...
In an unprecedented diplomatic gaffe, the other day, DRC Permanent Representative to the UN, Georges Nzongola Ntalaja accused Rwanda of fueling unrest by supporting a militia group and stealing gorillas and chimpanzees from the DRC to Rwanda. And he...
In September, the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convened in New York and most Heads of State were present, except for the besieged Russian President, Vladmir Putin who is overwhelmed by a personal war against Ukraine that he is losing...