“Kagame’s star has definitely waned,” said French historian Gerard Prunier. “Ten years ago he was seen as a knight in shining armour, a wonder boy delivering development miracles. If “Rwigara” and “Kizito” are hardly household names outside Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, the inspiration for the Hotel Rwanda film, is. “That’s allowing old hands at the state department who have followed Rwanda for decades to get a hearing once again,” commented one European diplomat. Kagame has now been at the helm for 27 years, and such longevity carries its own message.

Source: The Guardian May 27, 2021 11:03 UTC