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

Technology has brought many possibilities in education and health that are key to women.

In Africa today, we recognise that trade and investment, and not aid, are pillars of development.

Reconciliation takes time. Sometimes many decades, as the example of Europe shows. It is hard work.

The history and national interest of Rwanda and the Rwandan people dictate our national orientation.

Aid makes itself superfluous if it is working well. Good aid takes care to provide functioning structures and good training that enables the recipient country to later get by without foreign aid. Otherwise, it is bad aid.

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?