Two decades after the genocide, Rwandans are enjoying longer and wealthier lives, yet extreme poverty persists and activists complain of political suppression. Here’s a statistical breakdown of the major developments since 1994
Twenty years after the 1994 genocide that claimed the lives of 800,000 people, much of the international commentary about Rwanda swings between extremes – astonishment at the country’s dramatic public health and economic success, and condemnation of alleged political repression under President Paul Kagame.
Development indicators tell a story of significant changes in education, public health and the economy – Rwandans are living longer and are better off economically than 20 years ago – but extreme poverty remains a reality for more than 60% of the population. FULL STORY