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President Paul Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Ruhango District on August 25, 2022. Courtesy

Critical thinking, leadership and governance in Africa

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
US President Donald Trump, President Paul Kagame and DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi sign the Washington Accord in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025. Photo by Village Urugwiro

When the teachers fail the test: The crisis of Western human rights credibility

Monday, May 25, 2026
The 2020 US presidential election prompted recounts, court battles, and culminated in the January 6 Capitol attack, a plain demonstration of how contested democratic processes can become.

When the teachers of democratic governance stumble

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Fake news and disinformation fuel propaganda, mistrust, and conspiracy theories across societies.

When the narrative machine turns on its makers

Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Trade, state, and society – Part I: The historical fault line

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Rwanda’s recognised heroes are laid to rest at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum in Remera, next to Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The unsung heroes in our midst

Sunday, February 01, 2026
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Africa “experts”: Moral certainty and local ignorance

Saturday, December 06, 2025
UN peacekeepers on a MONUSCO armored vehicle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Why fix DR Congo? Chaos pays the bills for UN experts

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Why engaging Tshisekedi in good faith is a strategic mistake

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
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Election outcomes and political dynamics in Rwanda and beyond

Friday, August 23, 2024
International observers inspect how Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections proceed in Kigali on July 15. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda’s 2024 elections: A lesson in democracy

Sunday, July 21, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi flag bearer Paul Kagame during his campaign in Ngororero District on June 24, 2024. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

The whole World may hate Kagame but he is the choice of Rwandans

Wednesday, July 17, 2024