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Safe country: A death, and a deal, in Rwanda

The Slow Newscast

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Rwanda's Economic Miracle

The Rwandan authorities claim that Paul Kagame won 99% of the vote in 2017. There is no doubt that the president is popular in Rwanda, but a system of oppression at home and abroad has allowed the government to control the narrative. If you really want to check this economy's pulse, the bustling streets of downtown Kigali are a good place to start.

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