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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…

PATRICK KAREGEYA’S LAST LETTER

Mr. Douglas E. Coe The Fellowship 1271 Washington Avenue San Leandro,CA 94577 USA 28th December, 2013 Dear Mr. Coe, Re: Ending the Crisis in Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region through Dialogue On behalf of the Rwanda National Congress (RNC) I am writing to inform you that the current situation in Rwanda is one of those that ought to be… Read More

Power is dangerous unless you have humility

A Conversation with Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa By: Jennifer Fierberg After a long flight to Washington DC, Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa sat down with this writer for an exclusive two-hour interview. Upon meeting him, one can immediately sense that Mr. Ayabatwa is a humble man with an obvious desire to improve the business community of Africa as well as empowering the lives… Read More

“We sacrifice more than people realize for this cause”

A conversation with Dr. Gerald Gahima By Jennifer Fierberg Recently at a conference sponsored by the Royal African Society in London and organized by Dr. Phil Clark, Professor at London University,  numerous academics presented research works on a variety of topics regarding the state of Rwanda under twenty years of post-conflict governance under the Rwandan Patriotic Front since the 1994… Read More

Behind the Presidential Curtains: Gen Kayonga spoke out before his detention

By: Noble Marara Towards the end of M23 war against the FIB, SADC, and FRDC the Rwandan President Paul Kagame consulted his top generals with the idea to seek advice of attacking and helping out the M23 in order to fight the enemy tirelessly and not withdraw. Among those attended the meeting was Gen James Kabarebe, Gen Charles Kayonga and… Read More

“Withholding information is the essence of tyranny”

By: Jennifer Fierberg  “The control of information is something the elite always does, particularly in a despotic form of government. Information, knowledge, is power. If you can control information, you can control people.”  On October 25, 2013, former Rwandan Presidential bodyguard and RDF soldier, Lt. Joel Mutabazi, was abducted from a UNHCR safe house in Uganda where he was in… Read More

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored

By Jennifer Fierberg Many have researched, conducted interviews, mapped the area and even written many reports on the assassination of former President Habyarimana of Rwanda and former President Ntaryamira of Burundi whose plane was shot down by a surface to air missile on April 6, 1994. The French crewmembers as well as both Presidential aides were killed as the plane… Read More

The dangers of doing business in Rwanda, foreign investors beware!

By: Jennifer Fierberg TheConstitution of the Republic of Rwanda makes for good reading and at first glance, one feels hope and prosperity for the landlocked country of Rwanda. However, once one embarks on further research of how these amendments are put into practice it is a quick lesson in the saying “not worth the paper it is written on.”  For example,… Read More

For true reconciliation, you must first know the truth

Dr. Theogene Rudasingwa testifies in Spain By Jennifer Fierberg In a brief statement on social media today, Dr. Theogene Rudasingwa, founding member of the Rwanda National Congress, made the following statement: PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KILLING OF NINE SPANISH CITIZENS Today, 14/10/2013, I appeared before the Spanish Investigative Judge Andreu Merelles to testify that President Paul Kagame is… Read More

Wiesel is a Hero, Kagame has Blood on His Hands

By Paul Rusesabagina As a Rwandan genocide survivor, Paul Rusesabagina was disturbed to hear that the NYU Bronfman Center and Jewish Values Network is providing a forum for Rwandan President Paul Kagame to polish his image & tell more lies to the international community. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sep. 24, 2013 One is a Hero, the Other has Blood on His… Read More

Terrorist Attack in Kenya’s Westgate Mall

By: Jennifer Fierberg On Saturday September 21st, 2013 Kenya experienced a horrific terrorist attack at Westgate Mall. Terrorists stormed into the shopping center and began shooting. There has been much speculation and various statements as to who is responsible and why but with the situation still ongoing there are no absolutes yet. Sadly, 79 people have been confirmed dead and… Read More