@yale0214@AugustCohen4@PaulKagame Actually the sanctions against Rwanda 🇷🇼 are just a threat to Peace agreement. We don't see any change with America being partial in this process.
I called for more pressure on Rwanda and for it to end its support for M23 last year. I'm now concerned and have written several times this year in supported analytic assessments on how US diplomatic pressure and coerceive measures against Rwanda without equal enforcement for the DRC's shortcomings is undoubtedly emboldening Kinshasa and giving it even less incentive to comply with its obligations, which now risks undermining the whole deal. The Washington Accords truly has the potential on paper to transform the region, and the text of the peace agreement clearly recognizes that Rwanda has legitimate security claims and political grievances that both parties must work together to remediate under US oversight.
But since the DRC signed the SPA and sanctions started coming down in March, the Congolese government has been negotiating in bad faith in the Doha talks, continued using adversarial rhetoric in public statements and international fora that further weakens mutual trust as if no deal was ever signed, conducting drone strikes across the front lines in the Kivus on a weekly basis, targeting senior M23 officials in air attacks in urban areas, building up troops on the front line and using Burundi as a rear base for South Kivu operations, and dragging its feet on the FDLR ops and refusing to end state support—I’m told even increasing support in recent weeks—for the group and its associated groups in contravention to respect for Rwanda's territorial integrity under the text of the peace agreement.
How is that contributing to a peaceful resolution to the conflict?
You’re entitled to your opinion, and I've seen your posts blasting Rwanda as the Israel of Africa, now calling Kagame a liar whose animating aim is to use the false pretext of a genocide to swipe minerals under the feet of Congolese. But I'm not objective?
The bottom line is that a seeming unwillingness on the part of the US to put pressure and hold the DRC to account—and not with symbolic sanctions on a low-level FDLR field commander—while taking the stick to Kigali, is not a sustainable or balanced strategy, and it works against the very framework that has been set up. It also makes Rwanda question the impartiality of the US, whether real or perceived, which reduces their buy-in to a process they think is rigged, unfair, or otherwise unproductive.
@US_SrAdvisorAF I like the timing of these useless, empty, one sided and corrupt announcements of sanctions towards Rwanda. It tells how the Genociders were hit by #M23_AFC and #Twirwaneho. Its the same timing two idiots met to discuss security matters. Never joke with fighters for survival.
The real plunder of DRC minerals is happening under the Tshisekedi family. A formal complaint was filed in Brussels against 9 of his relatives (including the First Lady) for looting mines in Lualaba and Upper Katanga accused of corruption and stealing state resources.
Accusing Rwanda and M23 of being the main culprits looks like a convenient deflection to shield Kinshasa’s elite capture of wealth while eastern DRC suffers endless chaos from multiple armed groups (including those backed by Kinshasa like FDLR remnants). Transparent supply chains and peace require addressing root causes on all sides not selective sanctions that ignore the bigger picture of governance failure in DRC. 
The Congolese people deserve better than their resources funding elites or endless conflict. Focus on accountability everywhere.
I often see some people outside Rwanda saying, “Why do Rwandans defend their government?”
We don’t defend our government! We defend ourselves, as we are part of the government.
Are you surprised?
In Rwanda, we come together to decide the country’s agenda. Yes, we are part of the process.
Rwandan governance is bottom-up (decentralization); we are part of the government.
We work as a community: doing community service every month together as a country, electing our leaders democratically and so on.
Also things work in Rwanda.
It takes a Rwandese two days to get his/her passport, a 15-minute walk to a government sectoral hospital, and nine years of basic education is free. Health insurance costs less than $5 a year and for poor families is free. The Rwanda National Police is ranked second-best police force in Africa. The list goes on.
Mind you, we are still a developing country, meaning we still have financial challenges, but every sector has at least a plan for moving forward and covering the gaps.
This is how u know Rwanda works, when electricity is gone, u will see posts on X asking Rwanda Energy Group why there’s no electricity in this area and they respond straight away! To Rwandese, it’s normal to hold institutions accountable.
This is President Paul Kagame’s philosophy and we go along with it and we love it.
@_AfricanUnion Aren't you ashamed of being silent on entry refusal of an African referee with all required documents? #AU same as other organisation like #UN are just toothless dogs in actions especially in situations like these.
I honestly think we need to start having more balanced conversations around accountability, especially among us young entrepreneurs . Not every situation is simply about blaming authorities or portraying ourselves as victims.
In this particular case, one thing that stood out to me was the lack of acknowledgment toward the institutions and people who initially supported the project. If the City of Kigali and even the Ministry of youth took their time to mediate and support someone’s vision, that shouldn’t be overlooked. Gratitude is part of our culture and it matters.
We should not forget that , agreements are agreements. If there was a contract with clear obligations on both sides, then responsibility also has to be respected. Having influence, fame or a large online following shouldn’t place anyone above accountability.
Of recent i have also noticed a growing tendency where, once consequences come in, the conversation immediately shifts to victimization instead of reflection. We saw similar reactions in the recent DC Clement case, where he openly admitted giving “giving a kickback ” to facilitate a project in a non-permitted area, but once the issue caught up with him, many people focused only on portraying him as a victim.
Young entrepreneurs deserve support, opportunities and mentorship, absolutely. But we also need to encourage responsibility and ownership of our actions. I think both conversations can exist at the same time.
Social media often rewards emotional reactions faster than nuanced reflection, which can sometimes make honest self assessment more difficult. Wishing you all you a happy weekend ahead!
I didn't know, I wasn't aware, no one told me, it wasn't me, ask God, it was my predecessor, it was Rwanda, it was the governor, etc. It's always someone else. After all these different versions of the story, only one question remains: What are you responsible for that you can take responsibility for?
After five years (a full term) as Head of State, President of the Republic, and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and the Police, not only were you unaware of the state of the army, but you're also complaining that no one told you? Who was supposed to tell you? Who withheld the information from you? Certainly your predecessor, right? Or your advisors! So, you blamed someone else for making a threat for which you're now asking for forgiveness? The skirmish.
Can we assume that this time you actually know? Otherwise, you will have no more excuses because there is a report from the National Assembly's Defense and Security Committee that details the current state of the army, of which you have been Supreme Commander for seven years. I have just informed you, and the internet is witnessing it. Please read it so that next time you can take responsibility and tell us what you have done to reform this army, which, in your own words, is a bunch of bums, disoriented, decaying, and disorganized. This report paints an apocalyptic picture that has nothing to do with yesterday's self-congratulatory statements.
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One of my greatest regrets from my time as US AsstSecState for Africa was advocating for US to support Tshisekedi as winner of Congo's 2018 election. I thought he would really be different and advance the Congolese people's interests. How wrong I was!
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@KenRoth Trump is Busy protecting America 🇺🇸 Interests. His Excellence Paul Kagame. Is Busy Building and protecting his own country and you are Busy talking nonsense. Your nonsense won't change our vision and won't last. Your voice has no more influence.
The General Assembly of Mahoro Peace Association (MPA) has permanently expelled Bosco Manyota, Patrick Bagabo, Faziri Renzaho, Emile Muhizi, Douglas Sebaziga, Museveni Musafiri, Marcel Ntagora, Gakunzi Karanzi, Charles N. Byabagabo, Mereweneza Rutikanga, and Sebatware Kiyana.The decision follows their meeting with Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye.
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