How the West Has Made Kagame Arrogant:

How the West Has Made Kagame Arrogant: Too Much Foreign Aid, Impunity for War Crimes in Rwanda and the DRC, and the West's Guilt Over the Genocide

Introduction

Paul Kagame, Rwanda's long-time leader, has often been portrayed as a visionary who transformed a country devastated by genocide into a stable, fast-growing economy. However, this narrative largely ignores the darker side of Kagame's rule—his authoritarian grip on Rwanda, his interventions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and his record of suppressing opposition and dissent. The West, driven by guilt over its failure to prevent the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has enabled Kagame to act with impunity. Excessive foreign aid, diplomatic cover, and tolerance for human rights abuses have emboldened Kagame, making him one of the most unchecked rulers in Africa.

1. Excessive Foreign Aid and Economic Dependence

One of the primary reasons Kagame enjoys unchallenged power is the vast amount of foreign aid flowing into Rwanda. Since the genocide, Rwanda has been one of Africa's largest recipients of international assistance, with Western governments and institutions pouring in billions of dollars to rebuild the country. The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have supported Kagame's government with little scrutiny.

More:

https://africanrightsalliance.blogspot.com/2025/03/how-west-has-made-kagame-arrogant.html