Africa’s ‘lawless third’: duty of care Swathes of the continent are home to people whose efforts at self-rule or traditional ways of life have challenged state attempts to deal with COVID-19 The lack of access to...
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Telling the story from both sides
Peace journalism: West Africa Conflict-sensitive journalism must ensure inclusive and impartial coverage, with the media fulfilling a role as “appeasers” The media today have a considerable influence in society. They...
The facts are stubborn
Rwanda: the genocide archives Amid mounting calls for an honest investigation into the Rwandan genocide, the UN and certain governments appear to be opposing full disclosure “Everyday we learn to forgive,” President...
How inclusive is Rwanda’s reconciliation project?
Rwanda: the official truth The RPF government’s version of history is a tool of power rather than a story shared by all By Filip Reyntjens In 1994 a new government came to power in Rwanda after the country had seen a...
Re-education for reconciliation: participant observations on Rwanda’s ingando
A Canadian academic is ordered to pay attention, keep quiet and learn the country’s official history In the midst of my doctoral fieldwork, the Rwandan government ordered me to undergo “re-education”. I was just over...
