For decades, Paul Kagame has ruled Rwanda with an iron fist in the mold of the archetypal strongman African leader.
Kigali, Rwanda
Under his rule, the East African country has emerged from the ruins of a devastating 1994 genocide that left nearly one million people dead to be hailed by Western allies as the model for growth in Africa.In recent years, the country has forged a strong and financially rewarding alliance with Asian powerhouse China, which is also known for its authoritarian rule.
Rwanda is this week hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the capital Kigali, the first gathering of Commonwealth leaders in four years. Prince Charles, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are among world leaders attending. The UK is ermerging as one of Rwanda's strongest allies and PM Johnson said in interviews from CHOGM that criticism of Rwanda is based on"stereotypes of Rwanda that is now outdated." UK Home Secretary Priti Patel recently brokered a £120 million deal with Rwanda to send asylum seekers to the East African country, an accord that hangs in the balance after a last-minute intervention by the European Court of Human Rights .
CNN asks Rwandan president about trial of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero 07:11Speaking to CNN at the time, Kagame denied claims that Rusesabagina was kidnapped and renditioned to Rwanda."It was very proper and legal," Kagame said of Rusesabagina's arrest.
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