Nigeria is on the brink of eradicating polio, with efforts involving street-by-street vaccination campaigns, cooperation from local communities, and overcoming challenges such as misinformation and resistance from groups like Boko Haram. The World Health Organization is set to review Nigeria's data for potential certification, which would mark the entire African continent as free from wild polio. The success is attributed to various strategies, including training local women as vaccine ambassadors and engaging traditional leaders and imams to promote vaccination.

The article critically examines the Rwandan genocide and the subsequent conflict in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) from 1990 to 1997, highlighting the role of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) led by Paul Kagame in instigating violence and genocide. It argues that the US blocked significant UN humanitarian interventions, allowing Kagame's military campaigns to proceed unimpeded. The narrative challenges the conventional understanding of the genocide, presenting evidence of atrocities committed by the RPF against Hutus and the US's complicity in these events. The article underscores the need for more rigorous and independent research into the period's complex dynamics.

Activists in Savannah, Georgia, led by Pastor Larry Gordon and Reverend Leonard Small, are campaigning to memorialize the site of the largest slave auction in American history, known as the Weeping Time. Despite the city's plans to build a homeless shelter on the site, activists argue for its historical significance and seek to create a memorial. The debate reflects broader national discussions on how to commemorate painful aspects of history. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson supports a memorial but suggests it be built at the precise auction location, currently a privately held site. The Savannah City Council has also voted to rename Calhoun Square, previously named after a pro-slavery figure.

Maryland has become the first state to formally address its history of lynching and racial violence through a truth and reconciliation process. The article highlights the lynching of Matthew Williams in 1931 in Salisbury, Maryland, and the ongoing efforts to acknowledge and memorialize this violent history. Historian Charles Chavis, Jr. discusses the complicity of local authorities in such acts and the persistent silence within the community. The piece underscores the importance of breaking this silence to move forward and ensure that the truth is validated.

Paul Rusesabagina, known for his heroic actions during the Rwandan Genocide, has been targeted by the Rwandan government for his opposition to President Paul Kagame. After being lured to Rwanda under false pretenses, Rusesabagina faced trial, which his supporters argue is politically motivated. His family, particularly his daughters Anais and Carine Kanimba, have faced threats and surveillance, allegedly by the Rwandan government. The article underscores the broader issue of authoritarian regimes extending their reach to silence critics abroad, with experts warning of the dangers to global democracy.

Human rights groups and individuals criticize the NBA's decision to launch the Basketball Africa League in Rwanda, citing the country's repressive regime under Paul Kagame. Concerns are raised about the potential public relations boost for Kagame and the negative implications for the NBA's image as a socially responsible organization. The article highlights the plight of Paul Rusesabagina, a critic of the Rwandan government, and calls for reconsideration of the venue choice. The NBA defends its decision based on Rwanda's infrastructure and safety, while critics argue that this overlooks the country's severe human rights issues.

The article criticizes the Western narrative of the Rwandan genocide, portraying Paul Kagame as a dictator responsible for mass atrocities with the support of Western powers. It highlights the plight of Paul Rusesabagina, who is being subjected to a sham trial by the Rwandan government. The piece draws parallels between Rusesabagina and Ken Saro-Wiwa, emphasizing the role of international organizations and Western governments in perpetuating false narratives and supporting oppressive regimes. The article also discusses the historical context of violence in Rwanda and the role of the Rwandan Patriotic Front in committing war crimes and genocide.

Strong evidence implicates Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame and the CIA in the downing of Hutu President Juvénal Habyarimana’s airplane, which triggered the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. The article details the events leading up to the assassination, the subsequent genocide, and the investigations that followed, highlighting the involvement of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) and Kagame's rise to power. It also discusses the geopolitical backdrop, the role of Western intelligence agencies, and the barriers to prosecuting Kagame despite substantial evidence. The narrative is critical of Kagame, the CIA, and the UN, suggesting a coordinated effort to cover up the true perpetrators of the crime.

Ann Garrison reflects on the bravery of Rwandan political prisoner Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, who challenged the dominant narrative of the Rwandan Genocide by asserting that Hutus were also victims of the Tutsi army. Despite being released from prison, Ingabire remains under strict surveillance in Rwanda. The article discusses the impact of her actions on the perception of the genocide and the subsequent resource war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, facilitated by Western powers. The Women’s International Network for Democracy and Peace honors her legacy with an annual prize. Ingabire's address emphasizes the need for democracy, an end to impunity, and transparent economic interests in the Great Lakes Region.

The article discusses the trial of Paul Rusesabagina, a Rwandan dissident known for his portrayal in 'Hotel Rwanda,' who is facing terrorism charges in Rwanda. It highlights the broader context of Rwandan President Paul Kagame's alleged authoritarian practices and international crimes, including the recent murders of a Rwandan dissident in South Africa and the Italian ambassador to the DRC. The article criticizes Western countries, particularly the US, for their continued support of Kagame despite these allegations. It questions whether these events will prompt a change in Western policy towards Rwanda.