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On the Absence of Political Writings by Fred Gisa Rwigema: A Factual Overview
There is no public record of any political or revolutionary writings directly authored by Fred Gisa Rwigema , the military commander who...
Gabriel Ndayishimiye
Jul 287 min read


The Infantilization of Opposition Politics in Rwanda
This metaphor reveals precisely what is wrong with Rwanda’s political imagination today. It suggests that the RPF alone drives the country forward, while other political actors are relegated to a symbolic, secondary role — as if their participation is not essential, but merely ornamental.
Gabriel Ndayishimiye
Jul 122 min read


“Kagamenize”: A Word I Should Not Have Had to Invent
There are words we create to celebrate insight, beauty, or progress. This is not one of those words. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame...
Gabriel Ndayishimiye
Jun 185 min read
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