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The One Hundred Day Genocide: What You Missed

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It was a story that transcended the boundaries of time and etched itself into the collective memory of humanity. The Rwanda Genocide, a tragedy that unfolded over one hundred days in 1994, shocked the world with its brutality. But beyond the headlines and historical accounts, there were untold stories, unspoken moments, and overlooked details that painted a fuller picture of the human experience during those harrowing times. In the quiet hills of Rwanda, where the vibrant colours of the landscape once symbolized peace, the echoes of anguish began to reverberate. Amidst the chaos, there were moments of humanity that defied the brutality surrounding them. In a small village, neighbours turned into lifelines, sheltering one another from the storm of hatred that swept through the country. Meet Jeanne, a young woman who, against all odds, maintained a secret friendship with a neighbour from a different ethnic group. Their clandestine meetings in the dead of night became a testament to the r...

Whispers of Betrayal: Shadows in the Hall of Power

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  How many are working in a country’s government? Top-ranking officials to be precise.   Have you ever been confronted with a situation that is of grave importance and that could lead to helping your nation a great deal? Well, the African Continent has seen some officials conspiring to topple democratically elected governments for reasons best known to them, let me not delve into this but as sure as it sounds, it is what is really happening and the main reason why I decided to share this story to find out how many would choose to sacrifice their ambitions or more to that, for the greater good. For instance, consider this story and let me know your position as regards your next course of action.   "In the heart of a sprawling ‘metro city’, where towering skyscrapers cast shadows on secrets buried deep within the government's corridors, a male government official named Adrian Okusimba stumbled upon a sinister truth that shook the very foundations of his beliefs. A secret so...