Paul Kagame

Famine and Plenty, Both in Times of Drought

Josh Ruxin | Posted 10.16.2009 | World


Josh Ruxin

In Rwanda and across Africa, the Millennium Villages project has demonstrated that food scarcity can be all but vanquished if the required resource management, investment and political will are available.

Rwanda: Heeding History's Lessons Before It's Too Late

Joseph Sebarenzi | Posted 12.01.2009 | World


Joseph Sebarenzi

For Rwanda to thrive, economic performance, for which President Kagame deserves credit, must be coupled with political reconciliation and strong democratic institutions.

Rwanda's President on Past Horror and Present Hope

Joel B. Schwartzberg | Posted 11.11.2009 | World


Joel B. Schwartzberg

OW on PBS host David Brancaccio interviews Rwandan President Paul Kagame about why he believes universal health care in Rwanda is crucial for the country's social, political, and economic advancement.

Stop "Crimes Against Humanity and Geological Scandals": Give AFRICOM a Chance In Congo

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 09.19.2009 | World


Georgianne Nienaber

This is going out to the end of a very long limb, but contrary to the rumblings in progressive think tanks, let's suggest that AFRICOM must be given a chance in eastern Congo.

Dear Secretary Clinton: Could You Please Find Out if This Congolese Child Is Still Alive?

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 09.03.2009 | World


Georgianne Nienaber

I know you won't have a lot of free time when you visit the DRC, so perhaps you could skip some interviews and visit eastern Congo. The people there believe that you will help them.

Lalibre Reports: Is it Too Late for Eastern Congo?

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 07.25.2009 | World


Georgianne Nienaber

Recent events and an ignored report by the independent United Nations' Special Rappateur predicted the current escalation, but no one in American media appears to be listening.

UN: Arms from Sudan Add to Congo Humanitarian Disaster

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 06.29.2009 | World


Georgianne Nienaber

How involved was the United States State Department in the destabilization of the Kivu provinces in eastern DRC? Did our State Department officials become "terrorists" in the eyes of a revolutionary movement in Congo?

DRC: Nkunda Languishes While Women Are Raped

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 05.14.2009 | World


Georgianne Nienaber

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is reporting ongoing brutal rapes by Rwandan rebel soldiers and regular Congolese army troops in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Looking to Rwanda for Lessons on Gender Equality

Andrea Friedman | Posted 01.03.2009 | World


Andrea Friedman

Rwanda is primarily known as the site of a horrific genocide. It is now the first country to have a majority of women in the legislature at 56%, up from a high of 18% before the conflict.

Next Administration Must Address Conflict in Congo

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 12.03.2008 | Home


Georgianne Nienaber

The humanitarian crisis in Congo has worsened, with tens if not hundreds of thousands of people displaced. It is time for world leaders to take on this issue and contribute to bringing an end to the conflict.