For Western nations, Rwanda seems to be a reliable partner: it is an island of political stability in East Africa, writes DW's Cai_Nebe. But it is led by a ruthless president and a repressive government. Have Western nations misjudged Rwanda? ⬇️
Rwanda is perceived to use aid more effectively than its neighbors, having built a comparatively good infrastructure. Kigali invested in the education and health care systems. Rwanda was the first country in the world to have a female majority in parliament. Its cities are safe, the roads are clean and public service is well organized.Image: Cyril Ndegeya/picture alliance/Photoshot
Golooba Mutebi disputed that Rwanda had a worse human rights record that its neighbors. He described Rwanda's political system as one that"prioritizes consensus building rather than competition." Though Rwanda has 11 political parties, the RPF-led political system rejects what Golooba Mutebi calls "adversarial contestation" in favour consensus. This is at odds with most Western democracies, and has led to accusations of authoritarianism.
To survive, Rwanda's government has bet on making itself"useful to global, powerful actors", through migration deals and peacekeeping,"but also through sport," the expert said.President Paul Kagame's Rwandan Patriotic Front ended the 1994 genocide, and has been in power ever since. The 65-year-old head of state assumed office in 2000. No Western leader has served as long, nor with as much authority over their country.
"It is clear that Rwanda supports the M23. It is also clearly established that there are incursions by the regular Rwandan army in North Kivu and that this too is unacceptable."To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser thatThe same military, however, is revered in other circles across Africa as a fighting force that can quickly bring peace and stability, from Darfur to Mozambique, according to Clark.
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