Let no one think that flexibility and a predisposition to compromise is a sign of weakness or a sell-out.

Such problems are not solved in one day but there is a great step toward peace and security in the region.

The West has institutions that can punish the misconduct of individuals. What drove Rwanda and Africa into decline was the fact that certain people weren't held accountable. When we move to make corrupt mayors or officers answer to the courts, people always immediately say that we are repressive. But should we allow these people to continue to get away with it?

We've used aid to build capacities so we won't need aid in future.

Strong economic growth, and especially a significant increase in private sector investment, is the only sustainable path forward for Rwanda.

My purpose is to develop a country, to empower its population. It's from that same population that will emerge the man or woman who will succeed me. And they will be chosen based on the consensus that they have the capacity to lead the country.

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