Wole Soyinka
Nigerian Author, Poet and Playwright
Nigeria
“Given the scale of trauma caused by the genocide, Rwanda has indicated that however thin the hope of a community can be, a hero always emerges. Although no one can dare claim that it is now a perfect state, and that no more work is needed, Rwanda has risen from the ashes as a model or truth and reconciliation.”
Mo Ibrahim
Sudanese Businessman - Mo Ibrahim Foundation
“Rwanda really did take very strong steps towards development. I mean, this place is unrecognizable. There’s a very good management of economy and resources – it’s a success story, and that’s great.”
Naomi Benaron
NA - RUNNING THE RIFT
USA
“I fell in love with Rwanda the moment I saw those verdant, rolling hills rise up beneath the wings of the plane as we descended toward Kigali airport.”