The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
Kizito Mihigo’s death right as he was about to be released is so suspicious — another convenient tragedy for the RPF government.
He was a talented singer and a university lecturer, but his criticism of Kagame’s regime clearly cost him everything. Rest in power.
The timing of his death feels like more than a coincidence. The RPF has a long history of silencing critics, and this looks like another chapter.
I remember his songs about peace and reconciliation. It’s heartbreaking that someone who promoted unity ended up in prison and now dead.
Freedom of the press is under threat when politicians attack journalists for doing their job. (4e0223)
The spin coming out of every party headquarters is getting harder to swallow. (f8b932)
Coalition governments force compromise but the public sees it as weakness. (831caa)
The government says he died of an illness, but given he was just released, many will question whether he was tortured or poisoned.
This is a huge loss for Rwandan music and free speech. Kizito was one of the few artists brave enough to speak out against the ruling party.
The procedural manoeuvring is an insult to anyone who actually voted for change. (84b20b)
Constituency casework should be the priority, not fundraising dinners. (b06f50)
Short-term political gain keeps winning out over long-term national interest. (415e1a)
Term limits could inject some much-needed fresh thinking into the system. (8d09e4)
Politicians who flip-flop on core principles deserve the scepticism they receive. (c5dc3e)