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Reflections and proposals on the current crisis between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda/M23
Reflections and proposals on the current crisis between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda/M23

Secretary Blinken’s visit to Rwanda and the DRC is taking place at a critical time. The Congolese people are more than ever revolted against Rwanda’s interference in the affairs of their country. The Rwandan population, although silent because under the yoke of a dictatorship, is going through a tense period. The resurgence of the M23 […]

Norman ISHIMWE, August 10, 2022
Neutralize or Dialogue: What Solution for the FDLR?
Neutralize or Dialogue: What Solution for the FDLR?

Since their creation, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) have been at the center of heated controversies, especially regarding their classification as a “genocidal organization” by the Rwandan government. In an interview with the BBC on November 4, 2024, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, reaffirmed this stance, categorically stating: […]

Norman ISHIMWE, December 6, 2024
Charles Onana’s trial; a historic judgement ahead?
Charles Onana’s trial; a historic judgement ahead?

In his book published in October 2019 by Éditions du Toucan, Rwanda: The Truth about Operation Turquoise, When the Archives Speak, Charles Onana takes the reader on a journey to uncover previously unseen documents, most of which were kept secret for decades in the archives of the Élysée, the Pentagon, and the International Criminal Tribunal […]

Gustave Mbonyumutwa, November 12, 2024
Rwanda’s Diplomacy of Lament in the M23 Crisis
Rwanda’s Diplomacy of Lament in the M23 Crisis

The conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), involving the M23, is escalating to a new level. The involvement of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the announced support of the UN, Burundi’s firm decision to back the DRC, and the DRC’s sovereign determination not to yield, are complicating Kigali […]

Norman ISHIMWE, February 19, 2024
Paul Rusesabagina’s Release: A Triumph for Democracies over Rwandan Autocracy
Paul Rusesabagina’s Release: A Triumph for Democracies over Rwandan Autocracy

The recent release of Paul Rusesabagina, a prominent government critic and human rights advocate, is a testament to the power of democracy and international pressure in standing up to authoritarian regimes. Rusesabagina, best known as the hero of the Hollywood movie “Hotel Rwanda,” was kidnapped from Dubai in 2020 and forcibly taken to Rwanda, where […]

Norman ISHIMWE, April 17, 2023
Time for the US to let go of Kagame
Time for the US to let go of Kagame

Rwanda under Paul Kagame is the typical authoritarian regime that the African people no longer want. Paul Kagame is a head of state who came to power by force of arms almost 30 years ago, who has won three presidential elections with Soviet-style scores and who, by his own admission, “plans to run for another […]

Norman ISHIMWE, November 29, 2022
M23 Rebirth and Kagame imperialism a Burden for East African Community.
M23 Rebirth and Kagame imperialism a Burden for East African Community.

Regional integration is premised on the assumption of the coming together of the nations to attain a common goal through cooperation. Regional economic and political integration allowing the free movement of goods, services, people, and capital between national markets as well as forming federations have been on Africa’s agenda since independence in the 1960s. Whatever […]

Jambonews, May 27, 2022
“Living in constant fear”: My 10 years of experience as a journalist in Rwanda.
“Living in constant fear”: My 10 years of experience as a journalist in Rwanda.

Power in most democratic countries is divided between the legislature, executive and judiciary. In democratic countries, news media is considered the fourth power, it is a segment of society that influences the political system by advancing public views. In contrast, in an authoritarian system, media is considered by those in power as either a tool […]

Jambonews, May 6, 2022
Happiness Index, why is Rwanda rounding out the bottom Five?
Happiness Index, why is Rwanda rounding out the bottom Five?

Opinion article by Prudence Nsengumukiza In the East African community (EAC), Rwanda tops the list of unhappy people with 3.3 score.  Uganda ranked the best in the region at 117 with 4.6 score, followed by Kenya at 119, and Tanzania third (139). For the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and South Soudan no data were […]

Jambonews, March 29, 2022
Rwanda: J.D. BIZIMANA the extremist, sworn in as Minister of Unity; what to expect?
Rwanda: J.D. BIZIMANA the extremist, sworn in as Minister of Unity; what to expect?

On July 14, 2021, the Government of Rwanda announced the creation of a new ministry to deal with matters previously entrusted to national commissions. It was about taking over the missions from famous National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNGL in French), as well as from the more discreet National Unity and Reconciliation Commission […]

Gustave Mbonyumutwa, September 7, 2021

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