Beyond Ethnic Politics and Fear: Hutu, Tutsi and Ethnicity in Rwanda
Felicien Kanyamibwa Leading the Chamber of Commerce (Board of Trade) and business leaders in a meeting with Rwandan Government in Kigali, Rwanda in 1989
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What Are We Proud Of?
This week, Americans, including me, commemorated the 237th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In public places and churches, and surely in private places, American sang their favorites songs, hymns, and the national anthem. In America the Beautiful, God Bless USA, or Star Spangled Banner, the theme of freedom rang in the singers’ ears: In…
The Dilemma of Dictators: Part II
In our discourse titled the Dilemma of Dictators Part 1, we set a stage by contrasting a few African dictators with a figure from the Hebrew Bible. In this second part, we will continue by looking at the dilemmas faced by dictators and propose how to overcome them. We focus on how dictators come to…
Why I Voted For President Obama
Why I voted for President Barack Obama for the Second Term. I just casted my ballot. I took a minute as I reflected on the importance of the moment. I voted for President Barack Obama for the second term. I voted for Barack Obama for three reasons: he is the right president for the United…
If BBC, how about the common people
If Rwandan Government Can Stifle International Media, what is it doing to common Rwandans? picture; Tom Ndahiro by Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD AfroAmerica Network, June 11, 2008 The renowned and mighty British Broadcast Corporation (BBC) is facing an unlikely foe in an unlikely place: a rogue journalist in a tiny country of Rwanda. How media professionals spearhead…
The Dead and the Undertaker: Paul Kagame Defies the West
The Dead and the Undertaker: Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame threatens the West. by Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD and David O’Brian AfroAmerica Network. London, Great Britain, March 20, 2009 It is often said that the dead doesn’t argue with the undertaker and that one of the most puzzling phenomenon is why criminals return to the scenes of…
The Dilemma of Dictatorts Part V: Focus on Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea
Part IV of AfroAmerica Network’s series: The Dilemma of Dictators focused on arguably the most ruthless, corrupt, and cunning dictator that Africa has ever known: the self styled General Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda. As we write this, the extent of his appalling human rights record and massacres and his empire of corruption is being…
Rwanda: Do not politicize Memories, Honor and Rebuilding
Do not politicize Memories, Honor and Rebuilding by Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD Usually, around this time I write a piece on a topic dear to my heart. As I was thinking about the compelling thoughts I should share, I surprised myself: I found myself reading a speech by General Paul Kagame of Rwanda. On April 7,…
12 Years A Slave: A Movie I invite Everyone to Watch; A Journey of Overcoming, Hope, and Optimism, and To Freedom
12 Years a Slave: A movie I invite everyone to watch; A journey of overcoming, hope, and optimism, and to freedom. by Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD Today, I watched the movie “12 Years a Slave: The Extraordinary True Story of Solomon Northup”. I can’t find words to describe the experience of watching the movie, directed by…
Hello Friends and Children of Africa!
Welcome to Aroni Blog. With this blog you start a great journey. A journey of Discovery, Brotherhood and Sisterhood, and Sharing. Sharing of ideas, opinions, knowledge and Wisdom. But most importantly a journey to the magic region of the Great Lakes Region of Africa, arguably known as the place where all started, the birthplace of…