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This circle of conspiracy and accusations in combination with huge ego’s will only further destroy relations between Burundi and Rwanda. While there are truths to the matters. Kagame has shown his hand before and he cannot run away from the blood on his hands. Neither can Ndayishimiye and his allies either.
That the Burundian President calls the Youth of Rwanda to “oust” and get out of “prison” is rich considering how the CNDD-FDD operates and keep themselves in power. The CNDD-FDD and the RPF isn’t that far apart. The only difference is the language and the means to an end. They are both self-serving parties that misuse power and use forces to stay in office. The dissidents are silenced and dies in both Republics. The reign of CNDD-FDD isn’t an honorary one, but one of cheer brutality, which is similar to the RPF.
That’s why Ndayishimiye is throwing stones in a glass house. It is one dictator undressing anther dictator. One tyrant calling for another tyrant to fall. He wants his mortal enemy to fall in Kigali. The ghost that haunts him and his allies. The scapegoat that he wants to get rid off. That’s what he wants right now.
However, Ndayishimiye don’t have the power or the reach to touch Kagame. Kagame doesn’t have the ability or the manpower to do the same with Ndayishimiye. These are two leaders that distrust each other or despise each other too. It is mutual in the disregard for each other and their will to cause trouble for each other too.
Ndayishimiye isn’t acting smart here. Neither is it wise. He is playing with open cards and isn’t doing it in darkness. As a man of a brutal hegemony and existence. He should know that these things are done behind closed doors and are clandestine missions of secrecy. It is not told in the open and for everyone to watch. Therefore, his not that brilliant when doing it like this.
If he would ever conspire or work to end Kagame. We all knew it, because he said so. If Kagame works to end Ndayishimiye, then there is a whistle-blower or a leaker from Kigali unleashing it. Making it “hear-say” until the documents or plans are “official” or “verified sources” can prove the allegations. Alas, the Burundian President aren’t winning by doing this. Instead his losing goodwill and only showing lack of concern with his neighbour.
Yes, the Republic of Burundi can have grievances with Rwanda. Just like Rwanda can have grievances with Burundi. That all makes sense, but right now…
Ndayishimiye needs to re-tool and re-consider his strategy. As this is just shooting wild and hoping that something sticks. He isn’t galvanizing any troops or getting vast support. Neither is Kagame getting much sympathy either. Because the truth is out and the lives are already taken. So, he cannot breathe life into their existence after they are gone.
Nothing good is coming out of this… no victories and no jubilation. Only shivering spines and more headaches. Peace.





