JENNIFER FIERBERG

Written by Jennifer Fierberg

Internet and Media Maven…working to inform, advocate and promote for causes in Central Africa. Having started out as a UN Volunteer many years ago in the media sector I was exposed to the human rights abuses that are rampant in the Great Lakes Region of Africa and have taken this information into internet and social media in order to expose and educate the greater public. Skilled in print and radio interviews, press release publication, intensive research skills and all around comprehensive journalist. I have also edited many books, both fiction…

“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.”

June 19, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergDRC, FDLR, Kagame, Kikwete, RNC, rudasingwa, Rwanda

By Jennifer Fierberg Foreign Policy is a complex labyrinth of balancing local needs with international interests. This act requires awareness of one’s population, needs of the community, financial and peaceful stability as well as serving the interests of the greater good. These are all signs of a mature and aware politician. The key here is being able to look beyond… Read More

CHRISTIAN SAVIORS & THE ADOPTIONS INDUSTRY IN CONGO EXPLOITING AFRICA’S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE: CHILDREN

June 19, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer Fierbergafrica, Child Trafficking, DRC, International Adoption, Jennifer Fierberg, Keith Harmon SNow

First Published: 18 June 2013 Jennifer Fierberg & Keith Harmon Snow An investigation in the adoptions industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals that the U.S. Embassy is facilitating the trafficking of Congolese children. Interpreting the bible to prophesize the adoption of children as a soul-saving imperative, affluent U.S. Christians have spawned a new and massive movement using their privileges… Read More

Rukokoma! Rukokoma! Faustin Twagiramungu plans his return to Rwanda

June 14, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergFaustin Twagirimungu, Kagame, RDI, RPF, Rwanda, Rwanda Dream Initiative

An interview with Jennifer Fierberg By: Jennifer Fierberg Will democracy ever be realized in Rwanda? Nearly twenty years ago one of history’s worst genocides took place in Rwanda where over 800,000 Tutsi, Hutu and Twa were murdered in less than 100 days. The Rwanda Patriotic Front claims to have “stopped the genocide” and brought peace and justice to a land… Read More

FDLR: Why President Kagame will not negotiate

June 11, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergDRC, FDLR, Kagame, Peace, Rwanda

By: Jennifer Fierberg The Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) remain a topic of much debate among those who research and spend time in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. There are a few schools of thought as to who this group is and what their motives are. The first school of thought is the ‘official narrative’ provided… Read More

Un makes history: Over 156 States vote in favor of the Arms Trade Treaty

June 4, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer Fierberg

By Jennifer Fierberg at the UN More than 500,000 people are killed by armed violence every year. The over 156 states voted in favor of the Arms Trade Treaty need to show leadership by signing and ratifying the treaty as quickly as possible. On Monday June 3, 2013 history was made the UN with the signing of the Arms Trade... Read More

Rwanda’s incongruous response to Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete proposal for a political solution to the Congo crisis

May 30, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergCharles Kambanda, FDLR, Kagame, Rwanda, Tanzania

By: Professor Charles Kambanda Edited by: Jennifer Fierberg The Addis Ababa Peace Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo signed in February of this year highlighted that the UN intervention brigade meant to take on all armed groups in DRC must be backed by a politically sustainable strategy. At the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the… Read More

When elephants fight is the grass that suffers

May 30, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergFDLR, Kagame, Kikwete, Rwanda, Tanzania

By: Jennifer Fierberg Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, urged the Governments in the great lakes region to work together and end the war which has been going on for nearly 20 years, President Kikwete stressed that the only way out of that situation the region is facing was to speak to the rebels. Talks with the M23 in Uganda between this… Read More

“Dictators are rulers who always look good until the last ten minutes”

May 17, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergKagame, RNC/FDU, RPF, Rwanda, Rwanda Day

Rwanda Day in London 2013 By: Noble Marara with Jennifer Fierberg Rwandans are preparing to attend Rwanda day in London, UK. People are coming from all corners of the earth, some of them having to dig deep from their pockets and others borrowing money or being transported by the Government of Rwanda. They are coming to pretend to provide an… Read More

Rwanda’s Major John Sengati assassinated in Gitarama, Rwanda

May 12, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer Fierbergassassination, Kagame, Major John Sengati, Nziza, Rwanda

By: Jennifer Fierberg Rwandans are saddened by the death of Major John Sengati who was assassinated in Gitarama (appx 50km from Kigali) on May 10th, 2013. John Sengati was a retired Major, and ADC to Gen. Kayumba Nyamwasa from 1993 to 2001. After Gen Kayumba went to UK to further his studies, Major John Sengati was appointed Commanding Officer (C.O.)… Read More

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself ~Nelson Mandela

April 22, 2013March 30, 2021 Jennifer FierbergFDU, Kagame, Oslo, RNC, Rwanda

By Jennifer Fierberg Over recent months the opposition parties of the ruling regime in Rwanda have taken on the challenge of what are the next steps for them in order to serve the people of Rwanda in the best way possible. Some groups have chosen to face the odds and return to Rwanda despite the many politicians who remain… Read More