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[IGIHE @IGIHE]

He was wrongly imprisoned for the assassination of Black American civil rights activist Malcolm X. It took more than 50 years to clear his name.

Muhammad Aziz now lives in Rwanda, where he has found a new life and peace, far from it all.

Watch his exclusive interview with IGIHE 👇
https://t.co/m12kz025dP

[IGIHE @IGIHE]

He was wrongly imprisoned for the assassination of Black American civil rights activist Malcolm X. It took more than 50 years to clear his name.

Muhammad Aziz now lives in Rwanda, where he has found a new life and peace, far from it all.

Watch his exclusive interview with IGIHE 👇
https://t.co/m12kz025dP

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

"America for me is the scriptural hell." Muhammad Aziz has no kind words for the country that jailed him 20 years for Malcolm X's murder and took another 36 years to clear his name.

"It destroyed my family," he says.

He's now rebuilding in Rwanda 👇
https://t.co/JoTbw0m0mc

[IGIHE @IGIHE]

For over 50 years, Muhammad Aziz's name was tied to Malcolm X's assassination. Wrongly convicted, he served 20 years before being exonerated in 2021.

Today, at 88, he lives on a hillside in Kigali, Rwanda, thousands of miles from the Bronx where it all began.

IGIHE sat down with him and his wife. This is his story, in his own words.

Watch the full documentary 👇.
https://t.co/m12kz025dP

[IGIHE @IGIHE]

From Malcolm X’s wrongful conviction to a new life in Rwanda: Muhammad Aziz’s story

https://t.co/ax55UiKPcA

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

He was wrongly imprisoned for killing Malcolm X. It took 50+ years to clear his name.

I met Muhammad Aziz in Kigali, where he's found new life, and peace, far from it all. 🧵

[IGIHE @IGIHE]

For over 50 years, his name was tied to one of America's most notorious assassinations, the killing of Malcolm X. He served 20 years for a murder he didn't commit. He was exonerated in 2021. And now, he's built a new life 7,000 miles from where it all began.

Muhammad Aziz lives quietly on a hillside in Kigali, Rwanda. IGIHE visited him, and he reflects on his wrongful conviction and his new life in the land of a thousand hills.

This Friday. Only on IGIHE.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

Rwanda has suspended the importation of Gilbey's Gin and Kenya King from Kenya, Konyagi from Tanzania, and dozens of spirits from India in a new crackdown on toxic liquor. .

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

Rwanda has shut down more than 100 alcoholic beverage manufacturers over regulatory non-compliance.

The Rwanda Food & Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered an immediate market recall of their products and a total ban on their advertising.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

"It's safer here than in the US." — NBA Legend Harold Keeling

In this exclusive feature with IGIHE, former Dallas Mavericks guard Harold Keeling opens up about his experience in Rwanda and how he’s using his platform to give back.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino cancels the "FIFA Forward Enterprise" project.

"Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions... As a result, this proposal will not proceed," the statement reads.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

"People are walking freely at 11 p.m. Boda bodas are still operating at 2 a.m. That really impressed me." Nigerian comedian Forever shares how Kigali's cleanliness, order and security exceeded his expectations during his first visit.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

Rwanda is set to phase out 3G mobile networks nationwide by June 30, 2027, followed by the retirement of 2G services, as country transitions towards faster and more reliable 4G and 5G connectivity.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

"Dependence is another word for stupidity...Don’t wait for somebody to feed you. You must strive to feed yourself."

President Paul Kagame tells young people to reject a culture of dependence and embrace self-reliance.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

Kigali has joined the BestCities Global Alliance as its 14th member, a global network of leading convention destinations, in a move expected to strengthen Rwanda's position in the international meetings and events industry. 🧵

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

Visit Rwanda has unveiled a new partnership with Aston Villa FC, becoming the club's Front-of-Shirt Partner, Exclusive Official Tourism Partner, and Official Coffee Partner.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

“Rwanda has welcomed us with open arms.”

Spiro Rwanda Managing Director Amit Chawla on why Rwanda stands out among Spiro’s markets in Africa.

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

"Building a $1 Billion AI Startup in Africa With My Fiancée."

Met this Nigerian couple, Dr. Yerins Abraham and Sarah Oba, in Kigali. They recently relocated to Rwanda, got engaged, and are now building their AI startup, Creovine.

Their goal? To build Africa's next unicorn.

[IGIHE @IGIHE]

"We've been here since and have never regretted it. Not even once."

In this exclusive interview with IGIHE, Nigerian couple Dr. Yerins Abraham and Sarah Oba open up about their surprise engagement in Rwanda, why they chose Kigali as their new home, and their bold ambition to build a billion-dollar AI company from Africa.

Watch full video 👇.
https://t.co/HJtrvG4ECM

[Wycliffe Nyamasege @w_nyamasege]

President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission.

The global initiative brings together leaders from governments, business and international organisations to promote responsible artificial intelligence development.