Rwanda
Kagame's Grip on Power
Rwanda held its presidential and legislative elections on July 15. Thirty years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, two-thirds of the country have grown up under only one president: Paul Kagame. New Lines dives into their lives and the nature of his power.
The Inheritors of Genocide
At age 7, Kanyoni saved a woman’s life, only to discover that his father had been imprisoned for his part in her rape during the Rwandan genocide. Now 25, he represents a generation that didn’t directly experience the violence but must still grapple with its legacy, 30 years on.
Africa Insights: UK-Rwanda Deal Still Falls Short
The U.K. government has introduced legislation to revive its scheme to send illegal migrants to Rwanda after the Supreme Court ruled that the plan is unlawful. Journalist Michela Wrong and security expert Kayumba Nyamwasa explain why the U.K. is keen on executing its plan.