There is a pattern of nations whose difficult histories have resulted in authoritarian governments peddling grievance.

In the history of Rwanda's reconstruction, particularly during efforts to expand the kingdom and suppress rebellions against Gihanga Ngomijana's legacy – the founder of the Rwandan kingdom, countless ...

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

The past three years have been turbulent for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region that has experienced ...

Kagame’s leadership has been marked by authoritarianism, intolerance of dissent, and a willingness to destabilise neighbouring countries to achieve his goals.

Recognising the vital role of youth in shaping Rwanda’s future, the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement launched “Rubyiruko menya amateka yawe (Youth, know your history),” a programme that ...

In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support ...

Rwanda has a long history of military intervention inside Congo. It and Uganda invaded in 1996 and 1998, claiming they were defending themselves against local militia groups. U.N. peacekeepers are ...

where leaders see Rwanda’s trajectory as a model to draw lessons from. “The history of genocide still plays a role, but Kagame has very cleverly set up relationships with western capitals and ...