Opinion: The Tories should settle in Kigali

Now that Rwanda is a “safe” country the first thing the Conservative Party should do is to have a Party Office and assemble their party there. That’s is if the people in Whitehall and the representatives of the Tories believe their own legislation. Because, they are accepting and legitimizing a violent dictatorship.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly can act like this is an achievement. Nevertheless, the only thing they have done is turning a leaf and living in an alternative reality. It won’t change the facts on the ground and how the regime operates in Kigali.

It is like the Tories don’t know how Paul Kagame runs his party and government. That they haven’t gotten the memo of how he silences critics and dissidents. The way he ensnare the public domain and expect total obedience. That’s their leader and who they are entrusting the refugees too. A guy who kills with ease and silence the ones who are in his way. This is the place they call “safe” and will transfer asylum seekers too.

The United Kingdom is a fallen empire. They are a tragic sort of Kingdom and nation. The Tories should better, but they don’t have the heart. They rather use this as an example and deterrent. Therefore, the Rwandan Safety Bill is just to ensure enough political capital. While they have vilified boats entering the Kingdom for ages too.

The Tories are accepting the dictator and his throne. They are in the mercy of Kagame. That is done because of the treaty and they are willing to accept his thirst for blood. They are now allies with a warlord and a kingpin. The Tories are now brothers with the Pilato. A man of wisdom and usage of violence to gain power. This is who they are and that’s where they trust the most weakest of them all. The ones fleeing wars, starvation and conflict. Those are sent to another place of uncertainty.

That’s why Tories should go and live in Rwanda. If they believe it’s safe. They should stay there and act like it’s the United Kingdom. If they can change the status over a law. They should just start to live and enjoy the perks of Kigali. That’s what they should do. These people should relocate and live in Rwanda. If they did so… they would set an example and prove it for a fact. However, we know the British wouldn’t do that and rather go elsewhere for a safe-haven. Let us not kid ourselves shall we…

The Tories are just willing to be cruel, serve injustice and doing so to serve the far-right within its own territories. The regime in Kigali is willing as it is cheap trade-off and can get legitimacy by the foolishness of London. That’s why this treaty was signed and the Tories did a fools errand. They are now in the hands of Kagame. The Tories should check everything his been up too and what is his legacy.

However, we know the Tories just want to scaremonger and be vile. Because there is no humanity in this and they are taking away the rights to seek asylum for a few. The few they are willing to send on planes to Kigali. That’s what they are up too and not taking into account the realities on the ground. This selfishness and disgusting behaviour, which no one should accept.

Now the Tories are gambling on the best behaviour of a dictatorship. They are bending the knees to Kagame and giving him a merciful chant. That’s who they are and we are all seeing it. Peace.

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Opinion: Kagame will win with about 98% in July 2024

“President Kagame, who is the Chairman of the RPF Inkotanyi party, was elected as a candidate in the presidential election. He received 99.1% of the votes. All voters were 1953, while those who voted for him were 1935” (Iwacu Times, 09.03.2024).

If the last election in 2017 is anything to go by. We can with assertive measures say that things will not change in Kigali. Neither are there any options for change or ability to do so. The public space, the civic space and the political sphere is locked. There is no avenue or places for people to usher in a different sort of leadership. Everything is encircling President Paul Kagame aka “Pilato”.

We know that he intends to reign supreme for life. There is no other choice or way out. A man who took the nation by force and he will not retire easily. This man will die of old age in office and a wary of any other consequences. There is too much at stake and he cannot loose out of any of it. He fought for this and now it’s all his.

In the election in July there will only be accepted “opposition” as the Democratic Green Party and their Presidential Candidate. We will see them and they will get “some” seats, but not be close to challenge the majority of the Parliament. That will be destined to the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) Inkotanyi Party and the ones who loyal to Kagame.

The ones that really challenge Kagame and is real opposition will face danger. They will be facing the law, destruction and totally silencing them. That being the candidate itself will be in legal jeopardy and possibly linger in jail. While the businesses and family members will also face trouble. Just like activists suddenly dies behind bars and cannot ever speak out. That’s how the state runs and we all should be aware.

Kagame will ruthlessly destroy the ones who are in his way. He don’t mind and neither does his loyal cadres around him. They are earning fortunes on his reign and don’t mind the cost of destroying other people’s lives to stay in office. That’s just how these things goes.

We should expect a 98% or 99% of the votes. RPF will have a total majority and the Greens will have ceremonial seats. Therefore, this is just a procedure to give Kagame and his party another 7 year term. That’s what is coming up and we can all see it.

Pilato won’t jeopardize his power and that’s common knowledge. He has already consolidated power and he certainly won’t let that go. Everyone is supposed to be praising him and being loyal to him. Therefore, why should he leave?

There is no incentive to leave. He got everything… and that he will never give up. Even if he steps over bodies and destroys his enemies completely. Peace.

Rwanda: Rwanda National Congress (RNC – Press Release (23.02.2024)

Burundi: Presidence de la Republique – Secretariat general de l’Etat – Communique du Governement du 23 Janvier 2024 (23.01.2024)

Opinion: Ndayishimiye – the words you used against Kagame… these could easily be used against you…

President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi spoke high and mighty in Kinshasa recently. Sparking an outcry and furthering diplomatic tensions between Gitega and Kigali. Not that it’s surprising or out of the norm. At this stage it is a continuation of what happened a week ago or a month ago.

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.

Burundi: Bujumbura ceases all ties with Kigali (Rwanda)

“the Burundian minister in charge of internal affairs says #Burundi has suspended all relations with the Rwandan president. “Paul Kagame is a bad neighbor. We have suspended all relations with him until he comes to his senses. He has unhealthy plans” (…) ““He is harboring criminals who are destabilizing #Burundi. All criminals go through his country!”, accused Mr. Niteretse” (SOS Medias Burundi, 11.01.2024).

In a hasty reaction from the CNDD-FDD and the elite of Bujumbura/Gitega, the Burundian government has now closed their borders with Rwanda and suspended all relations with Kigali. This is a result of prolonged tensions and questions of insurgency from the parties.

While Rwanda and the regime in Kigali has claimed not be involved or directly sponsoring it. We know by facts and historical patterns, that the Rwandan authorities or army has helped proxy militias with bases within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to attack and muster force. Which is what the President and the leaders of Burundi has claimed. They have claimed the Rwandan government have sponsored the Red-Tabara and their cause to uproot the CNDD-FDD in Burundi. Therefore, now it isn’t about dialogue or talks, but action from the Burundian counterparts.

The Rwandan government have come out with a custom statement and “regretted” the decision made by Burundi. However, it hasn’t addressed the counter-claims or the reasons for the closure. Only used free flow of people and business as motivation for the “sadness” of the border closure. Which is interesting in itself.

We have seen how this played out and was a prolonged agony between Rwanda and Uganda not long ago. As the Republic’s stood tall on their principals and needed lots of talks to eventually open up the borders again. The same will be most likely happening here, as they need talks in Luanda and elsewhere to get into a feasible agreement. However, I wouldn’t count on it coming anytime soon. As these things are fickle.

The Burundian President wants to show force and that he can handle his office. He wants to extol power and be at the helm. That’s what he needs right now and the skirmishes or attacks on Burundian soil is damaging his reputation as a leader. That’s why this is a response. We cannot with certainty say that the Rwandan authorities or army is supporting Red-Tabara or other militias, which could attack Burundi. Nevertheless, it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary in 2024…

Alas, that is where Kagame has a problem. We know and he knows that we know. Even if he isn’t responsible for this. His been in the past elsewhere and he has had his men on the ground in the DRC fighting his battles. That’s just a mere fact and he could easily have another proxy hurting his nemesis and advisory in Bujumbura. Because, why not? He did so in Kinshasa, so why not with another neighbour?

Well, that is just mere speculation, but with this knowledge and past aggression. I cannot blame Burundi for acting like this. They are answering Kigali and we know Rwanda will act like a victim. While they should look into the grievances and possibly address it. Especially, if they are concerned about the suspension of ties and closure of borders. That’s up to Kigali to answer the call and find ways to up-ease Bujumbura. However, I wouldn’t count on it.

The EAC won’t matter much here and neither IGAD. The AU will not know how to grasp this and therefore, this will a long stalemate. Peace.

Burundi: Red-Tabara – Resistance pour un Etat de Droit (Red-Tabara) – Communique (03.01.2024)