Rwanda
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Why we’re taking the UK’s asylum seekers: Rwanda’s explanation
Our detractors have chosen to misconstrue the reasons behind our partnership with London, not least one of our neighbours. In the years preceding and ... -
The return of M23: Is there a way out for the DRC?
Several international forces are deployed in the eastern Congo, where the Rwanda-backed rebel group continues to seize towns and territory. Last week, Angola’s President ... -
Rwanda gets free pass at African Court
Judges in Arusha had an opportunity to stand up for Rwandans’ freedoms of association. They didn’t take it. In January 2014, I was invited ... -
Rwanda’s economic plans have fallen short. The answer? Listen.
Low trust and lack of accountability are holding Rwanda back. Dialogue and opening up are in everyone’s interests. In 2000, Rwanda embarked on a ... -
Rwanda: A force for good in Mozambique’s “War on Terror”?
While Rwandan troops have helped stabilise the Cabo Delgado conflict, some are concerned by the lack of transparency around their involvement. In July 2021, ... -
From ethnic amnesia to ethnocracy: 80% of Rwanda’s top officials are Tutsi
Despite the state’s policy of ignoring ethnicity, most people know their leaders are mostly Tutsi. This research examines the extent of this trend. After ... -
Can Kinshasa’s changing relations mark a new chapter for eastern DRC?
Since President Tshisekedi took office in 2019, the Congo’s relations with key neighbours have changed significantly. In the last few weeks, President Felix Tshisekedi ... -
The Commonwealth must call for reforms in Rwanda
Rwanda joined in 2009 despite its poor human rights record. At the CHOGM summit this June, the Commonwealth must stand up for its values. ... -
Rwanda is eating its own (aka why you should read Do Not Disturb)
Michela Wrong’s book about the murder of Rwanda’s former intelligence chief is a masterclass in investigative journalism. Michela Wrong’s Do Not Disturb: The Story ...
