The recent visit by the Chinese President to Rwanda, the first ever, speaks volumes about the strides Rwanda has taken to be on the world stage, having risen from the abyss following the genocide against Tutsi in 1994. This visit was followed by the...
The just concluded meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin willl go down in history as the single embarrassing performance by an American President on the world stage. The other embarrassing moment on the world stage was...
In a superbly played game today, the second win for France in the WC since 1998, Africans played a vital role in a stunning defeat over the under-dog, Croatia scoring 4-2. But you have to take your hat off for Croatia: they played a good and valiant...
Today all Rwandans, wherever they are celebrate Liberation Day 24, our triumph over evil, resolve over desperation, patriotism over sectarian politics and a genocidal ideology. Celebrating along with us is the United States which marks 241 years of...
Yes, you cannot make this stuff up. In a recent visit to Israel, under his usual claim of being a “hero” claiming to have saved 1,268 people at the height of the genocide against Tutsi in 1994, Rusesabagina stated that the Shoah (Holocaust) was...
If you have never heard of Filip Reyntjens, don’t miss sleep over it. He is not that important, or relevant. He is a Belgian Professor of Law and Politics at the Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB) at the University of Antwerp in...
In a recent decision the Rwanda government closed down a reported 700 churches for various infractions, ranging from noise pollution, un-hygienic conditions, poor infrastructure and failure to comply with security regulations. None of this is a bad...
Winnie Mandela, the woman South Africans fondly refer to as “Mama Winnie” – Mother of the Nation – will be put to rest next Saturday, as she follows other ANC greats in the struggle against the criminal enterprise otherwise known as...
Yesterday as the whole world looked on at the events un-folding at the Kenyatta International Airport, the government of Kenya gave the judiciary the middle finger — in broad daylight. It all started when Joshua Miguna Miguna, the fiery Kenyan...
The man who allegedly called his boss a “moron” has been fired in Idi Amin fashion: without ceremony, and over the airwaves. Rex Tillerson who served as Secretary of State, and fourth in succession to the presidency was yesterday humiliated upon...