The icon of the struggle against oppression , Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, passed away today December 5, 2013. As the South African President Jacob Zuma said, “Although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss. His tireless struggle for freedom earned him the respect of the world.”…
Rwanda: Quand La Recherche de la Paix Devient Terrorisme par Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD le 19 mai 2011 INTRODUCTION Le 5 mai 2011, The New Times, un journal largement connu pour être sous la coupe du président rwandais général Paul Kagame et de ses services de renseignement, a publié un article écrit par Tom Ndahiro,…
Washington, D.C.: “Crossing the chasm: The pride of African shepherd’s exuberance.” AfroAmerica Network. Baltimore, December 26, 2008. On September 1, 2004, AfroAmerica Newtrok editors wrote the article titled “Baraka Obama, from goat shepherd to US Congress: “ I will make you the shepherd of man””. Little did they know that the prophesy will become true….
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,…
PRESENTATION AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY: Requirements for Peace in the Great Lakes Region of Africa Rutgers University, Thursday, December 4, 2008 Day when all began: October 1, 1990 a group of Tutsi refugees, supported by the Government of the neighboring Uganda invade Rwanda. PEACE IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION MUST START IN AND WITH RWANDA 18…
Rwandan Patriotic Army vs. Democratic Liberation Forces of Rwanda: The Untold Story of the Congolese Tragedy Beyond the Myth of Ex/FAR Interahamwe. By Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD* January 15, 2009 On December 5, 2008, the Rwandan and the DRC Governments signed in Kigali yet another agreement for the military disarmament of the armed groups roaming the…
The country is recognized by Transparency International as the Least Corrupt in Africa. Its leaders have received accolades across the World for their unrelenting efforts to lead their country and its people towards sustainable development. Graced with rich minerals, especially diamond, the country also has massive natural reserves, that are home to wildlife, including giraffes,…
Felicien Kanyamibwa, New York City Statue of Liberty in 2009
La Mémoire, l’Honneur et La Reconstruction Ne Sont Pas à Politiser par Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD. Habituellement, à cette époque j’écris un article sur un sujet qui me tient à cœur. Au moment où j’essayais de m’imaginer quelle pensée je devais partager avec les autres, je me suis surpris moi-même: je me suis retrouvé entrain de…
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…
