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By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere On January 17, 1961, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) lost a beacon of hope and independence. Patrice Lumumba, the country’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, was kidnapped, tortured, and assassinated. His tragic demise marked the end of a brief era of autonomy and …

By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere In my childhood, we would often play in the yard of Lieutenant General Kayumba’s father, where James Kabarebe, a young man taken in by the family, resided. Kabarebe, then in Senior 5, was a garrulous figure, always clutching a small notebook filled with meticulous notes. …

By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere In a world where morality is often shaded in gray, the actions of some figures starkly illuminate the darkness within human nature. The tale of Criminal Paul Kagame, a dictator whose notoriety is matched only by his greed, is a chilling reminder of the depths …

By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere The narrative surrounding the militia army of Criminal Paul Kagame, referred to by some as the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) or Kagame Defence Force (KDF), presents a compelling study in the dynamics of power and control within a military structure purportedly plagued by nepotism and …

By: Dr Théogène Rudasingwa A personal reflection Dr. Theogene Rudasingwa April 6, 2024 Washington DC USA Today, thirty years ago, I attended a Pan-African Movement conference in Kampala, Uganda. Later that night, as I prepared to go to sleep, I tuned in to the BBC news. I heard that a …

By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere In the intricate political landscape of Uganda, the ascendancy of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to the position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) marks a significant chapter in the nation’s governance and military leadership. For the uninitiated, Gen. Kainerugaba’s elevation to this esteemed role on March …

By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere Below, Major General Willy Rwagasana, also known as Afande Papa Wemba or Afande Mafreshere, is the head of Criminal Kagame’s presidential division, disregards General Mubarakh Muganga, despite Muganga being the official Chief of the RDF Defence Staff. It is, in fact, Major General Willy Rwagasana …

By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere Satanic Minds: Criminal Paul Kagame’s Lying Inept goons spent this past weekend sending a barrage of fake news on social media. This was a military intelligence media dissemination drive by Kigali to over shadow President Felix Tshisekedi’s landslide electoral win and the successful drone strike …

By: Robert Patrick Fati Gakwerere Financial Crises: Banking and financial sector instability NO MONEY FOR CLIENTS. People are going to withdraw their money and being told to come on a certain date set by the bank. Lack of liquidity is affecting all banks, and soon it will disrupt the entire …

By: Dr David Himbara What does the term “sycophant” mean? The Kinyarwanda phrase “Mpemucye Ndamucye” is a perfect description of the word “sycophant”. Mpemucye Ndamucye refers to an individual who does not hesitate to do evil for self-preservation. In political jargon, a sycophant serves the powers that be as a …