Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.
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With Rivals Restricted, Kagame Looks Set for Another Term in Rwanda
The Central African nation is voting on a potential fourth term for President Paul Kagame. Opposition figures say they have been threatened and arbitrarily detained.
With Rivals Restricted, Kagame Looks Set for Another Term in Rwanda
The Central African nation is voting on a potential fourth term for President Paul Kagame. Opposition figures say they have been threatened and arbitrarily detained.
Many African Nations Want France Out. This Country Wants It In.
France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony.
Former Colonies Want France Out. This African Nation Says, Bienvenue!
France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony.
Rwanda Marks Anniversary of 1994 Genocide
The Central African country is marking the anniversary of a monthslong rampage by militiamen that killed some 800,000 people.
Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident, Lands in Qatar
His release ended more than two and a half years of captivity, during which he was tried on terrorism charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Paul Rusesabagina, to Be Released From Prison
Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired a Hollywood movie, was kidnapped by the Rwandan government and jailed. In a deal brokered by the U.S., he is to be set free.
Commonwealth Meeting in Rwanda Has a Long Agenda. Human Rights Isn’t on It.
A summit of the organization that was born out of the embers of the British Empire is being held for the first time in the African country, but discussion of the host’s alleged abuses is conspicuously missing.
At Rwanda’s Favorite Bars, Forget the Beer: Milk Is What’s on Tap
Milk is a favorite drink in Rwanda, and milk bars serve it up in abundance, fresh or fermented, hot or cold. “When you drink milk, you always have your head straight and your ideas right.”