"Rwanda's Ongoing Struggle: From Commemoration to Coexistence"

Rwandan President Paul Kagame blames the international community for allowing the 1994 genocide to happen as Rwanda commemorates 30 years since the tragedy. Despite strong recovery and economic growth, questions remain about genuine reconciliation under Kagame's long rule. Foreign visitors, including Bill Clinton and Israeli President Isaac Herzog, attended the somber events in Kigali. Kagame emphasized the need for unity and criticized those who question the history of the genocide. The country has outlawed ethnic organization and imposed strict laws against denying the genocide, but critics accuse the government of silencing dissent. Kagame, who has been in power since 2003, faces accusations of creating a climate of fear and troubled relations with neighboring countries.