Africa’s story has been written by others; we need to own our problems and solutions and write our story.

Reconciliation has taken place here in Rwanda and was successful because Rwandans reconciled themselves internally. If the tribunal had taken place in Rwanda, it might have helped. People could have watched justice being done.

The situation in Congo shows nothing for which you could hold Rwanda responsible.

My own experience from a decade ago taught me I cannot trust the UN. But it is a world body and we have to live with it and tolerate it. But I can't hide my feelings about its inefficiency and its not being productive.

Democracy holds little appeal for people who are struggling to survive.

Up to a certain extent the UN soldiers are useful. But they are consuming a lot of resources in relation to the little work they are doing.

Rwanda is not over needing aid, but we can survive with less aid than before.