Apr 26 Rwandans discover mass graves from genocide era, nearly 25 years after killings By Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press The new discovery is being called the most significant in a long time in this East African nation that is still recovering from the 1994 killings of more than 800,000 people. Continue reading
Jan 26 Trump praises African leader after disparaging comments By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump sought to mend relations Friday with a key African leader in the aftermath of his controversial comments about African nations, praising the U.S. partnership with Rwanda along the sidelines of the annual World Economic… Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 7:00 This all-women's college is training Rwanda's future leaders By Fred de Sam Lazaro The first all-female college in Rwanda is making strides in empowering women from all backgrounds to become the nation’s next business leaders, part of an effort to leave behind an image of a violent country, wracked by genocide. At the… Continue watching
Aug 08 When helpful refugee resettlement programs end, these mentors step in By Larisa Epatko Hello Neighbor, a Pittsburgh-based network, matches refugees with “mentor” families to help them become better accustomed to life in the U.S. Continue reading
Dec 29 Analysis: 10 elections to watch in 2017 By James M. Lindsay, Council on Foreign Relations Millions of people around the world went to the polls this year. The results provided plenty of surprises. British voters defied the pollstersand voted to leave the European Union. Colombians did much the same in … Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 8:01 Rwanda was first to prosecute mass rape as war crime By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green A new documentary takes an in-depth look at the difficulties of prosecuting mass rape in international courts. “The Uncondemned,” in theaters this month, reviews the landmark case in Rwanda that changed how mass rape could be prosecuted as an act… Continue watching
Oct 15 Global deal reached to limit powerful greenhouse gases By Bradley Klapper and Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press Nearly 200 nations have reached a deal to limit the use of greenhouse gases far more powerful than carbon dioxide. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 9:16 How Rwanda, once torn by genocide, became a global anti-AIDS leader By William Brangham, Jason Kane Rwanda emerged from its genocide in 1994 to build one of the most successful AIDS responses in Africa and is now working mightily to halt mother-to-child HIV transmissions. They’re doing it with a creative mix of science, technology and “aggressive… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 5:50 New generation of Rwandan entrepreneurs offer tech solutions to farmers' dilemmas By PBS News Hour Twenty years since a genocide devastated the country, Rwanda has made a remarkable recovery and a new generation sees entrepreneurship, empowered by technology, as its patriotic duty. Continue watching
May 28 Which countries are doing the best at achieving 'well-being'? By Larisa Epatko Much like people try to achieve work-life balance, countries that engage civil society, battle corruption and take care of the environment -- rather than just focusing on economic growth -- tend to serve their populations best. Continue reading