The Black History Month: A reflection on the dilemma of Black tyrants in Africa. Felicien Kanyamibwa, PhD with the edits from David O’Brian, AfroAmerica Network, Baltimore, MD, March 1, 2007. Recently, I read an article from Mr. Servilien Sebasoni, the spokesperson of the ruling RPF, about the dilemma of a liberator, comparing Rwandan General Kagame …
I.The Noose Tightening around General Ntaganda’s neck tautens General Kagame’s Throat This Tuesday May 8, 2012 we stumbled across a surprising article. Written by Joseph Rwagatare of The New Times of Rwanda and featured among the top headlines, the article has a surprising title:”Rwanda: Gen. Ntaganda Is Only a Pawn in a Wider Game.” Really!…
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…
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,…
By David O’Brian, AfroAmerica Network Editor. Cartoon: credit AgaculamamuKibunda AfroAmerica Network has been following with ambivalence the election process in Rwanda. Ambivalence because for one, in the absence of a serious challenge, Paul Kagame was a sure successor to himself, and most importantly because, despite our persistent criticisms of how Paul Kagame is leading Rwanda,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
