Kagame: Democracy is not defined by the West

"Democracy is not defined by the West," Paul Kagame tells Richard Quest. In a wide-ranging interview, the President of Rwanda speaks with CNN about his political ambitions going forward, as well as the trial of his critic Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the movie "Hotel Rwanda."

[@ZachTheRantingGuy]

I'm American and I think Kagame is one of the best leaders in Africa. Since the Rwanda Genocide, he has done so much to improve his nation. He has achieved so much in such little time. Crime in Rwanda is one of the lowest in Africa, and poverty is also one of the lowest there too. I have mad respect for President Kagame! Good man.

[@thephoenix756]

That may be the case but the man should have retired a little while back; in light of how disastrous our 'Presidents' have been... we shouldn't have them in Africa anymore.

[@Speedy300]

@@thephoenix756 if you take him out, would the country continue to progress or not ? We have seen when they take out good leaders in the name of democracy that those countries started going backwards or gradually or barely progressing . I think the country has to get to a place where it could be strong enough to resist outside interferences before they let go of a good leader like the Rwanda president.

[@thephoenix756]

@@Speedy300 What, that one man is smarter and more competent than millions of Rwandans? The reason certain Countries immediately descend into violence and chaos after their despots fall, is simple... the despots centred the entire system of Government around them as individuals instead of creating Sovereignty affirming institutions.

[@Speedy300]

@@thephoenix756 I never said that and I know their many who are capable as well and you made a great point: strengthening the institutions. I hope that the president end up doing this(create strong institutions) and in turn, could leave power or have a peaceful transition.

[@lombaniwanyachali9775]

That's what the West don't want, period.

[@jamez1224]

Quest: There's no western leader that's been in power longer than you have Kagame: Do I care about that My favorite part of the interview lol

[@mikafelix7519]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@njkauto2394]

ANGELA MERKEL........CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY 2005-2021.

[@njkauto2394]

The SCOTUS SUPREME COURT justices of the USA are appointed for life and hold unparalleled powers.

[@njkauto2394]

THOSE ARE ONLY 2 EXAMPLES OF WESTERN POWERS THAT ENJOY LONGEVITY.

[@explorerlinks2267]

Was Queen Elizabeth not a 'LEADER'... she reigned longer than anyone else in modern history

[@angeuwamahoro4854]

Democracy is not defined by the West ! I love this 👍

[@rogerr2039]

Me too west is most undemocratic just look at the way they torture hungary for it's democratic rights or how cnn itself is under governemnet and calls itself democracy

[@filipesugden1982]

West is the most dominant region in the world, you africans and asians mass migrate to Europe just to feel freedom and little more confort, dont be hypocrite

[@DuniaYako]

@@filipesugden1982 and you westerners mass migrated to Africa and stole our resources. We are just playing the game you started 😄😄😄💪🏿

[@DuniaYako]

@@filipesugden1982 ....don't be a hypocrite too

[@filipesugden1982]

@@DuniaYako Everyone will steal and take advantage from a corrupt state or country, its human nature, you can see south americans( Brazil) and asians in Africa stealing because of those leaders, dont be a child, see the reality

[@nobs997]

I can't think of any infant democracy that has achieved what Kagame has achieved in 20 years.

[@sharafabalogun4956]

I absolutely agree with you 👍

[@virodict]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you funny.

[@franciscotshimanga4061]

You really are funny. . . . . Democracy lol sounds like you are buying Kagame’s snake oil

[@nobs997]

@@franciscotshimanga4061 We can disagree on "democracy" but why don't you address the accomplishment part?

[@franciscotshimanga4061]

@@nobs997 Stealing or plundering from your neighbours is not an accomplishment, this man is as much responsible as the west for mass killings and rapes in the democratic republic of Congo, but he is the same one ironically talking about democracy. It’s like the Spaniards preaching freedom when they were trading slaves in the 16th century, Hypocritical. Don’t get me wrong I want Africa as a whole to be able rely on its self without foreign military help or foreign finance

[@ghakiba2019]

“Democracy is not defined by the West!” I would love a T-Shirt with these words. Kagame you make me very love and proud to be Rwandan and African.

[@gataribenjamin7020]

We can make for you

[@MupenziInnocent]

How to order? I need two different colors (black and yellow)

[@Truthtella24]

Oh please, what kinda bulls.. Is this? First of all, if democracy isn't defined by the west, why do these African leaders still go to the west to ask for money to help their countries? If they were free individuals, why can't they drive the western out of Africa and devolop their own countries? This is what many Africans like to hear but never questioned if its put into action. So we don't want western democracy when they question us on killing our fellow Africans, or when we want to sit and rule forever!?🤔🤔 Pathetic is all I can say🤦🏽‍♀️. Rwandese problems is only Rwandese who know it better and I am sure Congolese people know it as well. So pls, whoever is applauding here has no idea what's going on.

[@munyandamutsapatrice8413]

Let's make it hash tag.

[@ghakiba2019]

@@Truthtella24 Kagame was elected by Rwandese and we will always elect anyone who stands up for Rwandan interests. Remember Rwanda never begs any Western Government for AID. Westerns including journalists come to Rwanda and ask for news and corporation. As for Congo, it’s everyone’s punching bag, don’t blame Rwanda or Kagame. Anyone who goes to Congo will find a way to fuck it up

[@emmanuelwilliams1243]

As a Nigerian I've watched several Western Journalist interview this man called Paul Kagame and one thing that baffles me is that these journalists usually ask him questions that samples western values as the best point of view, which I think is a wrong way to ask a man who understands that the world cannot be viewed from one lens or perspective in order to get the right view of things. Also, he always try to correct them and let them know that he's not against their view but they should respect other peoples view and what works for them in their own dynamic space. Also this idea of superiority and inferiority of whose values are best to fit and fix this dynamic space called Earth or the world as we may know it, will surely leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth because one size doesn't fit all. Truly "Democracy is not defined by the West"....💯

[@abrahammatai4389]

Amen!

[@matildekams2150]

Well said.. thank u

[@tmtcrypto]

Well Said

[@APOLO-oq3ce]

The problem with Kagame's spin of defining democracy. The Greeks came up with that. It's a government of the people by people. Even if 90 % want him in power his still obligated to listen to the 10 percent who don't want him in power.

[@umutonijennifer4782]

"One size doesn't fit all" Thank u, well said

[@kenardgeeh6567]

The arrogance of these western imperialists is mind boggling 🤔🤔

[@jonathanlule4363]

Every man must take responsibility for his actions. A full continent of 54 countries can't make a single lab to make a vaccine so we don't have to beg. So if they decide not to send, we die like flies, which man takes pride in this. our presidents brag of sovereign states which they even medicate . Shame to all African leaders, i anybody disagrees kindly link a video of you or your family getting vaccinated

[@kenardgeeh6567]

@@jonathanlule4363 your rumbling indicates you are either pro imperialists or you lack a clear understanding of the history of our continent. Who killed Gaddafi? Wasn't Libya better off with him than what Libya has become? Why can't we be partners with these so-called developed countries bent on exploiting Africans and their resources? If these imperialist really cared about human rights, where were they when millions were being slaughtered in Rwanda?Dont confuse us with selective examples of what Africa can and can't do .Europeans will never accept a vaccine made in Africa coz it's not in their interest. Those big pharmaceuticals making vaccines are into business. They have always divided any people they colonize for a reason. It started at the Berlin conference in the scramble for Africa. Educate yourself about the history of colonialism, imperialism and neo colonialism. You will get a better picture and an understanding of why Africa, south America and some Asian countries are still struggling to develop without foreign interference or meddling. If you think Africans are a failure, then you are free to move to Europe. Let me know if they embrace you fully when you move there.Dont forget the way they treat those descendants of the slaves they captured from Africa by force

[@MrMaboboz]

@@kenardgeeh6567 well said.

[@followyourheart7766]

Amen Amen

[@Klauserasme]

@@kenardgeeh6567 well said

[@carlomorisset6748]

West, stop sticking your noses in African affairs, we don’t do it to you.

[@followyourheart7766]

AMEN to that.

[@TheHick1997]

I agree but Africa wouldn't be able to if you wanted anyway?

[@positivevybes247]

@@TheHick1997 we mind our own business. Have you ever seen us asking the west why they approve gay marriages??

[@TheHick1997]

@@positivevybes247 hahaha! That's a very good point. I do agree the West (i live in the uk) need to relax

[@ChampCarforlife]

@@TheHick1997 Leave Africa alone and let them control there destination.

[@renemabano4617]

I want to see Quest interviewing Barack Obama on whether Osama Bin Laden was legally caught, tried, convicted, and sentenced! Any archive? Hahahahah.

[@deerugzofficial]

@Gsr Guy you're misinformed but we move

[@tj-tr6zk]

@Dee Rugz official very well said

[@Gbwiza123]

Tell him@@deerugzofficial

[@inyamibwa]

@Gsr Guy seriously? Where do you get your facts?

[@justicesompo]

Idiot, Barrack Obama is the president of a super power and Ousama Bin Laden the leader of a powerful terrorist movement. Why are comparing it with a sweet potatoes field large as a football pitch where millions of poor idiot continue to praise a tyrant because of fear.

[@patrickverified]

😂😂 let the man face trial, Kagame is just 3 years ahead of Angela Merkel but i have never heard any western media asking her why she is still in office😂

[@mazimpakasekokobenson3319]

I also wonder why the west only question Africans, Democracy should only be determined by us Africans and we don't care what the west call democracy.

[@ntaganirasteven2231]

Thank u so much ,then what about queen of England

[@yoelmurokore7998]

@@jonathanlule4363 so to here that u were segregated against while in my country. That's not what Rwanda is. A few of those who discriminated you do not represent the whole Rwandan society. Calling our President a dictator when u are not Rwanda speaks volumes about ur intentions. He is a leader of a sovereign nation and he was elected into power. We are happy with him and don't care about whether u are happy with him or not. Elect your leader in ur country and we will elect ours. Wait for the time when Africa becomes one country, then u can be able to elect who leads us as a whole body of Africans.

[@mutakoalphonsine3240]

@@yoelmurokore7998 Kagire abana

[@youngcuddies6593]

She’s white

[@intensepassion3382]

I appreciate the patience and wisdom of President Kagame in answering these European people, it is like watching a Professor with kindergarteners.

[@mugeniyolaine4744]

It's the " DO I CARE ABOUT THAT " for me 😭😭😆😆😆😆 !!!!! SAY IT LOUDER SIRRRRR 👏👏👏🙌🙌

[@ernestmwesigye2928]

hahahaha i died when he said that coz that's exactly what everyone was thinking. Like honestly why should african leaders care if western leaders haven't served as long lmaooo

[@mugeniyolaine4744]

@@ernestmwesigye2928 People must know that Our Leader will be our President foreveeeerrrr 😆😆😆😆😆 !!!!! No one will sit in the Presidency other than Kagame 😆😆💪💪💪💪 !!!!!!

[@kayitarejeanpaul2211]

@@mugeniyolaine4744 Slow down sister, U're not 12 millions of Rwandese...

[@mugeniyolaine4744]

@@kayitarejeanpaul2211 What do you mean 🙄🙄 ??

[@kayitarejeanpaul2211]

@@mugeniyolaine4744 President forever??? No one will sit in the presidency other than Kagame???... that's too much, don't u think?

[@kaykayigor8568]

There should have been 10+ Mics in front of him. Well said Mr. President 👏🏾 "Democracy is not Defined by the West" PERIOD

[@congoleseyouthnetworkc.y.n1803]

KAGAME IS HITLER OF AFRICA. More than 10 million dead, 500,000 women raped... and still silence. Until when ? Between April and July 1994, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formerly Zaire, was invaded by an influx of Rwandan refugees and since then it has been constantly attacked and looted by troops from Rwanda and Uganda. What is happening in this country where the deaths are now counted in the millions and the rapes in the hundreds of thousands? Charles Onana demonstrates that since 1994 we have been witnessing the masked invasion of the Congo by militias and troops of Paul Kagame, the Rwandan head of state initially supported by the Clinton administration and then by France in Nicholas Sarkozy. Based on exclusive testimonies and documents from the CIA, the archives of the White House, the Elysée and the European Union, the author reveals how the United States trained this man without faith or law, to serve their interests in the DRC, the Central African Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, and other Central African states where the war between the West, China and Russia is fierce for the control of strategic mineral resources. Insatiable predators carve the DRC and plunder its wealth. After 20 years of research, the author alerts the public to the programmed extermination of local populations when several heads of state in the region and a European ambassador have already been assassinated. Charles Onana explains above all how the killing of the DRC is organized by using terror and lies in order to seize essential minerals for the world industry of armaments, mobile telephony and transition energy. An explosive document behind the scenes of the gigantic massacre of human beings which takes place a few hours by plane from our Western countries. Charles ONANA is a doctor in political science, specialist in the Africa of the Great Lakes and armed conflicts. Author of several reference books on this region including Europe crimes and censorship in the Congo (Duboiris), Rwanda: The truth about Operation Turquoise (The Gunner), Investigations into an attack: Rwanda April 6, 1994 (The Gunner), he worked for a long time with the investigator Pierre Péan on Rwanda and the DRC. Charles Millon, Jacques Chirac's Minister of Defense from 1995 to 1997, experienced the invasion of Congo-Zaire at the political outposts and recounts his personal experience in the preface to this book.

[@okwuchukwuikechukwu1871]

There has never been an African leader who concentrates in pleasing the west that could at the same time please his people. Kagame has tried to bring his people out of poverty. He has transformed Rwanda in record time. Only God will bless him. So many African leaders are not doing well. Let the west concentrate on those one bikonu!

[@beta6287]

You are not the president of my country but I’m proud of you 👍 telling the truth. 🙏🇨🇦

[@nickyberry9742]

Interviewer:their is no western leader who has been in power longer than you have. Kagame:do I care about that 😂😂😂 Classic comeback 🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏽👏🏽

[@HustleAndBustle396]

There are more monarques in the West than there are democracies. Uk, Norway, Spain, Monaco, Belgium etc...

[@sumanmajumdar7884]

Timestamp plz

[@lindakalinda2122]

We Rwandans are proud of our president. We love him and we have elected him for a reason, the fact that he chased out all evil that led Rwandans to a Génocide and brought back unity. Plus, why should anybody sympathise with a criminal like Rusesabagina who did something wrong to his own country. What Rusesabagina did is unforgivable and he should be punished by those who suffered the most from his crime.

[@frankbalibundi1962]

I AM UGANDAN I AM AGAINST THAT SWINE WHO CAUSED THE RWANDA GENOCIDE TO ASCEND TO POWERN IN RWANDA ! HE HAS FOOLED THE WORLD !

[@karamasaleh2126]

Whether you like him or hate him you have to respect Paul Kagame.

[@kylexy2901]

the Lord president who will remain in our history all the time

[@clementruzindana7652]

Our intelligence is one of the best in the World. trust me. Viva Rwanda 🇷🇼❤

[@thetruthsayer8347]

your economy disagrees. Do better Rwanda 🇷🇼

[@Klauserasme]

@@thetruthsayer8347 huh 😂😂 there actually doing good the fastest growing economy in the world and top 20 places to do buissnes

[@thetruthsayer8347]

@@Klauserasme bullshit economy. Unstable currency

[@louisng7497]

By stealing Congolese minerals and identity right?

[@virodict]

@@Klauserasme you have no idea what you are talking about

[@zikondenyirenda]

it's not ruining his reputation in any way. It's building his reputation as an honourable man that won't rest until he sees justice.

[@amosmunezero9958]

Wow, I am speechless by President's logical and eloquent answers!! President Kagame is a true face of 21st century Africa

[@FirstLast-ms6hn]

What did you think? He'd have logic of a baboon??? Eloquence of Floyd Mayweather?!

[@lonnsoworld8976]

My question is where was the west when that genocide was taken place ? What I hate the most is when the west tries to destabilize Black countries Haiti, Nigeria, and now Gambia, is going through the same thing but for some reason South Africa isn’t 🧐

[@spencerdickson9693]

What was the west suppose to do? Re-colonize Rwanda?

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

@@spencerdickson9693 cry the tears of crocodile as usual

[@Qwizera]

@lonnso World My question to you, is why Kagame refused the UN troops who could have help to stop the genocide?

[@spencerdickson9693]

@@Qwizera Kagame wasnt president at the time. He was a rebel leader. It was his decision to accept or deny UN workers in any area he didnt control militarily. There were UN troops in Rwanda but too few and not effective. Also the Hutu were too determined to carry out the Genocide. So once again, nothing short of a full blown European occupation would have stopped it.

[@Qwizera]

@@spencerdickson9693 at this time, june 94 he had already the control of the country. He sacrificed the tutsis who were inside the country. He shot the plane of the former president Habyarimana knowing what would be the consequences. He had his men infilitrated the interahamwe and killing tutsis with them. Tito Rutaremara (he is in high command of RPF=Kagame) confirmed it on tv in may 2020. Sorry, Tito was there, he was in the war with Kagame, he knows better than you and me. Kagame did not deny that he was implicated in the assassination of former president.

[@afrankindian926]

I am neither an African,nor a Rwandan,but you have my respects sir.Kagame is a great leader,a true leader,and no matter what the West claim,the way he transformed Rwanda is impeccable.Well said sir.Truly,democracy can never ever be defined by the west.

[@vasstuff]

It's impressive how calm and collected they both managed to stay in this interview. In addition to that Kagame does makes a good point about democracy. Democracy isn't defined by the West and it looks different in every country. If so far the country is doing well and the citizen are happy with their leader as well as the change their leader has brought to the country why should they change their approach to democracy to mimick western countries? If it ain't broke don't fix it

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Westerners want you to look in the mirror and see them not you. That is how they have managed to colonize, brainwash. How are they gonna still brainy people if people are happy in their countries?

[@positivevybes247]

I agree... Back when Europe had kinds and queens ruling them, where was democracy then??... Now that people are choosing presidents and prime ministers, suddenly its, we're doing it the right way and all countries should follow us!!

[@zikondenyirenda]

Their aim is to destabilize African countries and that's why they do that.

[@thephoenix756]

Nations like that crumble when the chosen, anointed one dies or is overthrown; stable, mature Nations are governed by institutions -- not individuals.

[@thephoenix756]

@@zikondenyirenda We make it far too easy for them by relying on the apparent brilliance of an individual instead of socialising the Sovereignty affirming philosophies and ideologies that would keep our Nations safe.

[@waesabdullahi2257]

It's sad that in the 21st century the west still thing they are small 'gods' on earth.....No amplification of the transformation going on in Rwanda by the Leadership of his excellency Paul kagame. Mungu ibariki Rwanda.... Mungu ibariki Africa....Viva Africa 🌍

[@mour1s91]

My family in Rwanda tells me a different story. Hes just another African dictator enthralled with his power.

[@ahmedweli3120]

@@mour1s91 That is you Families opinion, i live in Rwanda too, my six years here have been by far the best. Government is fair in social and in Business. No corruption, and there is fair trial.

[@mour1s91]

@@ahmedweli3120 If you say so. Opinion? And they lived in Rwanda their whole lives. Countless stories of corruption and dictatorship rule.0 You probably live in a more affluent part of Rwanda where u can speak so highly.

[@friedrichkrone5141]

​@@ahmedweli3120 wait for the next leader, who does not care as much about your citizens but has far reaching power. Then you can have fun with another genocide or widespread corruption or whatever.

[@niange5404]

@@mour1s91 yes he is

[@JamesMwantisi]

“Do I care about that?” 🤣

[@AA-ws2uw]

That got me rolling

[@jabezjedidiah1429]

I keep going back to that statement, perfectly put 😂

[@journeywithkeleene3641]

Well said sir 💪🏿👍🏿👊🏿 democracy is not defined by the west 👍🏿

[@gastonlaberge2119]

democracy is not defined by the west. It's not defined by Africa either. You can vote for anyone you like ...as long as it's me.

[@johnracoon4859]

“Do I care about that?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@petma5551]

I love that

[@delphineiracyadukunda4608]

😅😅😅

[@gastonlaberge2119]

@@petma5551 I'm sure he does care about that......hence the press shut down and political rivals in jail. He certainly did a number in this interview

[@marlonmarvelousrichardson955]

“Do I care about that!” Classic lol I love it

[@agasarodiane4711]

Always there for him as Rwandan 🇷🇼

[@zionakinjide650]

well, why should he care about that lol...I may not agree with him on everything but I admire his spine and testicular fortitude for standing up to any external influence and their psuedo-morality and complex.

[@henryvojygerbaiden8408]

Well he's built Rwanda

[@hayaafridi3001]

I love it!!! Democracy isn’t defined by the West….This man is a power house….

[@issakariet558]

I love how he punches arrogance in the face !!!

[@Amanda-zt7lj]

Rwandans did not have to sympathize with a criminal. Proud of our presidents choice👏🏾

[@virodict]

Where is the proof that he was a criminal.

[@shawnstuart9719]

My conscience tells me this man is legitimately a transcend leader, the likes of the great Nelson Mandela 👏. I love him!!

[@kriskris4776]

Kagame inspires me and all Africans. Kagame truly is a HERO.

[@nathmay8103]

Not for all africans believe me

[@richardasiimwe3726]

President Kagame i’m with you 101%!!! No one will backtrack the achievements and the giant strides Rwanda has taken thus far!

[@frankbalibundi1962]

Just another ignorant African ! Lord have mercy !

[@legacystudios1028]

I love how kagame speaks everything clearly without any fear of contradictions.the best leader

[@sharafabalogun4956]

Anytime I Listen to President Kagame, he always inspire me.

[@issakariet558]

He 's such a great leader!! On the other side CNN and Quest are such ugly and badmouthing liars!! The contrast is enormous ...

[@kingsleymatabula1436]

Greetings from the Kenneth Kaunda (KK) boys. You speak for us all who truely love africa. We love and your wisdom president PK, may you have many more years on this earth.

[@sergiosimoes8365]

President Kagame is a model of strong, focused leadership in otherwise chaotic times. He provided intelligent and pointed responses to an otherwise skewed interview cluttered with biased questions. My best regards to the determined people of Rwanda as they continue to build a shining country. I hope to visit one day!

[@twayigizearistide7215]

You are welcome Dear Brother!!

[@niyomwungelipatrick610]

You are welcome in our country brother

[@iradukundaeric2604]

You will be welcomed in our country.

[@harisonfekadu]

“Do I care about that?” 😂😂

[@tanakasu9192]

Respect to that black president he's very clever Jah bless him forever Africa needs a lot of leaders like him👊💪💪👍👍

[@michelinjosue2706]

Do I care about that? Our hero kagame ❤️

[@jasonwalker6866]

he is a violent dictator. We don't need dictators in Africa

[@Truthtella24]

He will care soon!😂😂😂😂

[@edmondnsonera4550]

@@Truthtella24 You wish

[@kylexy2901]

Love him our president

[@kylexy2901]

Love him our president

[@justinb3355]

This is the types of presidents we need in Africa!!! Dear Africans, please let's rally behind the vision of this man. President Kagame is a true panafricanist!!! Smart, strong and powerful.

[@googleytube3439]

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[@virodict]

The dictators we are in 21st century comeon

[@thephoenix756]

We shouldn't have 'Presidents' in Africa anymore.

[@jashuasmith9361]

Damn, he seems like a knowledgeable and intelligent dude. He flipped and reversed that attack narrative rite back at the reporter, of an opposing viewpoint, 110%! 😮

[@williamsjones1045]

Ukileta ujinga Afrika, ukijifanya we puppet wa wazungu lazima utashughurikiwa tu.. 👏🏿Rwanda👍🏿 Sending lots of love from Tanzania🇹🇿

[@philsinzoya3515]

do I care about that? umeiskiaj bwana

[@nolastar12]

I hate to see these nosense question human right ,western. In 1994, I saw with my eyes western people carrying dogs ,cats to the airport where we needed them most. But once they moved ,the blood was blood only they could take photos us assisting a movie 🎥 🤧 u went away and did nothing. After that our hero, saver Paul kagame and our brothers, sisters joined him and saved us .where where u?.probably having coffees and watching tv. So let him be our president and if you don't know kinyarwanda find translater or interview the people in Rwanda 🇷🇼 🤔 🙄. Enough, period. We had our story dont compare us with other countries period

[@wanyimyehappiness6819]

True

[@user-pz7rq9df7z]

You’re right my dear👏🏽❤️

[@yajeneza8902]

Noella Alice 😍😍 I just love you, God bless you and this country 🤗

[@Truthtella24]

Who lied to you??? what kind of history did you study?? In 1990 there was war, in 1993 peace agreement was signed forced by the Western after they sanctioned Habyarimana, in 1994 there was genocide. The Western tried to intervene and who stopped them, the man himself PK, read the letter he sent to those who wanted to stop the killings of the tutsi people. Listen to Tito Rutaremara stating how in order to eat an omelette, eggs had to broken. Get your story straight and stop with this nonsense talk, western didn't come to save us. And don't come telling me, well Clinton came and apologised and for that we will go with "the Western didn't help". Those who tried to help, ask the man above what he told them since you love him so so much.

[@jkjk1194]

Louder 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@tambonelson1679]

The west should know that we the Rwandan citizens democratically elected His Excellency Paul Kagame to be our president and we will elect him again and again we don't care about their perceptions about that.

[@blessingskadzuwa7627]

The is no Tambo name in our name go to hell

[@kagerukamilleire1023]

RWANDAN wake up this is our time to liberty our Country 🇷🇼 RWANDA. DICTATOR kagame must goo... Enough is enough KAGAME must goo... enough

[@estherkabarere9619]

It pains them. I don't know what's human rights, when black in America a killed each second

[@madameclark3453]

Does he, Kagame, have the balls to tell it line it is.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Vote for him over and over. You know why they hate him so much. They have failed to use him. They want to send their nasty GMO foods for the poor hungry rwandans after they have helped them to kill each other

[@kuntu1943]

Well, reading from the comments. Africans are telling Quest to mind his business. 😝

[@kingsleyoppong-wereko7239]

We won't fall for them fooling us again... All over Africa. We saw what they did with Gaddafi, we won't be fooled again.

[@Samuelbloh]

Quest is a Moran here. Kagame is an absolute legend and is absolutely right. I wouldn't compare him to Gaddafi man, i don't agree with US intervention, but i don't think Gaddafi was good for Libya or Africa. Kagame is one of the greatest figures of world history, nothing like Gaddafi in my mind. (all this as a white American).

[@kingsleyoppong-wereko7239]

@@Samuelbloh you’re wrong about Gaddafi bro. Africans will forever celebrate that man because we are beyond what propaganda serves. Anyone that knows what that man did for his country, his region and his plans that ultimately got him killed would see beyond what was supposedly his flaws. If you compare good with the bad you’d see the bigger picture and choose between the lesser of to evils and pertaining to him the benefits of the lesser evil.

[@thephoenix756]

@@kingsleyoppong-wereko7239 Gaddafi was an Arab and his downfall is of no relevance to black Africans.

[@merlimcabeca8452]

I'm not one of those people 😂😂😂😂😂😂 in otherwise i wanted to say that he is different and special..... I love this man

[@OneAfricaforlife971]

This brother here is spot on, let west run the west. AFRICA will be led by the best leaders like President Kagame. Love you brother. Teach them what real leadership is and the dictate that goes on in the west. Awesome

[@emaiipunk2110]

1:08 President Kagame is more concerned with Rwandans' safety more than his reputation or how the west perceives him. Don't talk about no "tarnishing reputation"

[@googleytube3439]

Paul Kagame the man who changed constitution to remain on power for only one reason: To avoid prosecution. Kagame is a good leader with amazing trophies www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/australian-troops-remember-kibeho-massacre-in-rwanda/news-story/1c6be840029a30cb1be26b0f3b96242c

[@kylexy2901]

@@googleytube3439 look at this guy.prosecution by who.and secondary can he change it when his people don't want it they would have denied that

[@googleytube3439]

@@kylexy2901 If you can respond to these very simple question then you know who can. Otherwise don't waste my time. *Who arrested General Karenzi Karake in UK?* *Who arrested Maj. Rose Kabuye in Germany?* Now you know. Paul Kagame is only protected by the immunity he has as (edited) a president of a sovereign country. Period.

[@benjaminm3165]

@@googleytube3439 Are you seriously saying that H.E P.Kagame made sure military officials who fought with him during the liberation struggle(which means they know further secrets) get arrested???They were arrested outside of the country...how could that have been of any good to him Also you saying that he stays on power simply because he doesnt want to be prosecuted is absurd..Majority Rwandans want him to stay on power because honestly there is NO alternative and he is the best choice at the moment. Once there is a better choice maybe then you can bring back the debate but as long as you are misinformed please take your time by doing something important like creating a better username.

[@kylexy2901]

@@googleytube3439 yes they were arrested by UK and Germany as you said so what does it have to do with rwanda

[@tewodorthirddd9551]

This is it man..you tell them ! Africa is a sovereign continent ..it should be really united to stand strong!!

[@zikondenyirenda]

exactly！！ sovereign is the word！！

[@etienneumukiza4760]

Africa, Let's be human beings with at least with same right by creation, Tell me which of those powerful countries can be tolerant with someone who wants to attack them militarily? Noneone can ask why Kadhafi was killed, Why Edouard Synoden is not free, Why such interference in Africa!!!! Please Africans know your rights to respect yourselves

[@virodict]

We don't want dictators and we American we shall come for all the dictator museveni next. Then kagame

[@etienneumukiza4760]

@@virodict: To move leaders is not a solution at all, whoever will succeed those you qualify dictators of today, will face the same problem. Therefore, the weakness in the midset of many powerful countries is always a handicap. Even a good leader in a bad region can not do a miracle. Kagame is a deserved leader but working in a hard area. How to be democratic while facing to armed groups of rebels? As "American " tell me how democratic way will be dealing a leader of USA the presence on the armed group in preparation to attack ?

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

That is why corrupt leaders have to go. Africans enemies use them to oppress.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

@@virodict 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

[@virodict]

@@etienneumukiza4760 all this English you have written, your analogy is baseless, superficial and shallow.

[@richboycchibz8474]

His one of the greatest leaders ever existed in the world

[@MrJoseph2020]

Paul Kagame, We, Rwandans are proud of you. We are with you and we are proud of your speeches about how you understand that democratic is not definitely defined by the west countries.

[@mutijima1]

Yes we are ❤️. I know there still a lot to do but at least we got someone who love and fight for his people. God bless Kagame

[@mugeniyolaine4744]

@@mutijima1 Thank you all for loving us and we love you back 🙏

[@googleytube3439]

Say you @Joseph is proud of Paul Kagame. I am also Rwandan but not proud of Criminal Paul Kagame. Speak for yourself. Rwanda has 12 million people. You and I do not represent them. *I cannot prove that All Rwandans are or not proud of him but I can prove that he is a criminal protected by the west.*

[@kagerukamilleire1023]

RWANDAN wake up this is our time to liberty our Country 🇷🇼 RWANDA. DICTATOR kagame must goo... Enough is enough KAGAME must goo... enough

[@dikeatk]

Dear human rights watch, where were you when Rwanda was bleeding in 1994?

[@amonone399]

YEAH!

[@googleytube3439]

Ask CIA dont ask Human rights. *Everything was controlled by CIA.* You cannot complain about the super boss.

[@kingsaya23]

@@googleytube3439 how do you know the CIA was involved

[@googleytube3439]

@@kingsaya23 It is public record, search for Rwanda documents on google an archive by n sa

[@MegaDeadwrong]

Kagame have been bleeding Congolese since he shut down Abriarimana’s plane, what goes around comes around this is Kagame’s time to bleed...🇨🇩🇨🇩✌️

[@pacifiquemazimpaka4880]

Thank you Mrs President we love ❤️. Hold suspect accountable have nothing to do with Democracy.

[@jeanm3988]

we need the full interview please!!! it was interesting where the western is been told the fresh truth directly in to their face.

[@salimamri9488]

The will never put the all interview.

[@zikondenyirenda]

exactly！！ I'm studying journalism and I've seen how these guys deliberately cut out sections to spread their propaganda. And that's why they neither show nor add a link to the full interview.

[@jonatodossantosluciano342]

Absolutely Mr. President democracy is not defined by the west, totally agree with you

[@theincrediblekhasi9873]

Interviewer : There's no western leader that's been in power longer than you have LORD Kagame : Do i care about that ME : If they did a good job like this man they wouldn't have to worry about that. well said MR president i salute you and your will power. don't let anybody tell you what is right. Love from INDIA

[@ousmanecamara3596]

I admire and respect Kagame. thank you

[@louisng7497]

For what? He was part of that genocide as a leader find up?

[@louisng7497]

Kagame was leading genocide in rwandais so what u talking about?

[@virodict]

It is only you

[@Josee2030]

@@louisng7497 You must be from another planet. Who will beleive what you are talking about. Everybody knows that it was genocide against Tutsi which he is one of them.

[@henyochabo2268]

@@Josee2030 but Hutu die to you idiot and he was him and his rebel who shot the president

[@avikerendiangghtxhuellasme6743]

They should focus on the implementation and improvement of global health policies in low-and middle-income countries through health policy change

[@adamelyy1148]

Do i care about the western leaders brave man mr president We need more leaders like kagame He knows how to treat the westerns May Allah bless Rwanda 🇷🇼 Greetings from somalia 🇸🇴 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽

[@KipAl254]

This looks like court Trial by CNN!!!

[@mustaphashykhsbarnoma4135]

He is indeed one of the best leaders Africa ever had

[@abisanana5067]

I wish a good leader like him to stay on power as long as possible. I Don't care how he does that

[@Cali-ssippian]

I like this guy more and more!

[@tawiahansen4108]

Where were you when Rwanda was suffering.

[@BashiyrDouglas]

We are Global African Indigenous people!! Love and Unity is the best key for us all together!!💯 Also Giving thanks to the Great Mother's/Goddesses and Great Father's/Gods and the Ancestors and Guardians!! Saying from Snefer aka Bashiyr!!🤴🏿👸🏿

[@bernardwanjohi7201]

I love kagame 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@alemshiferaw1656]

He is damn right, DEMOCRACY IS NOT DEFINED BY THE WEST!!!!!!

[@kotiyhteis3864]

Democracy was invented in west and in Africa and Asia democracy is rare.

[@sugira5652]

Rwanda is stronger than never before, no one can disrespect us

[@Truthtella24]

Really?? Are you sure about that?? Stop lying to yourself! 🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂😂

[@chriskhali915]

@@Truthtella24 😂😂😂 but somehow true but also not 100%

[@clariseuwihirwe6017]

@@Truthtella24 Are you sure about that

[@deniskk2]

begging for foreign aid that gives strength ? get real & stand on your own first.

[@clariseuwihirwe6017]

@@deniskk2 You ignorant show me any country in Africa where they are not asking for aid

[@jeffgachihi8225]

Quest - _"There is no western leader who has been in office as long as you have."_ Kagame - _"Do I care about that?"_ Jim Ross - *_"AS GOD IS MY WITNESS HE'S BROKEN IN HALF!!!"_*

[@michaelrutazigwa9285]

Richard Quest , your intro. In cnn tv is disgusting, hypocritical and full of opinions not facts .

[@ngomanzunguconstantin2199]

It's CNN, remember?

[@TopNotch770]

President Kagame is a Boss! Respect from Belgium!

[@samoramachelsms3798]

Afande Paul KAGAME, I'm proud to have you 🙏🇷🇼

[@niniarutek7257]

Mr. President you left me shaking my head i do respect you and i am proud to be under your leadership 🙏🙏

[@googleytube3439]

So is this jailed woman: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKasfayFa9tld8U

[@carlexpetgidoximoni7130]

I watched this video, to see if I could dislike him, but I love him even more

[@omondiotiyo8402]

CNN and BBC have really tried to make Kagame look like a villain but Kagame is still quick witted as ever...The BEST African president in my view 🙌

[@munerik_ii9495]

Not ready to live Imperfections of western--thanks

[@ML-yu5ij]

"elections normally throw people out, the nature of elections and democracies is that people get tired of it and they move to another person"...thats just a warped Western way of thinking.

[@iali00]

So glad this president is leading Rwanda. I hope all the other African countries are watching.

[@tonshbenosh2275]

5:54 “do l care about it ?💯✊🏿

[@carlexpetgidoximoni7130]

If democracy is defined by the west, the contradictions in other areas is not taken to account, than why is it democratic at first

[@eyeamtheomen]

Yes. YES! I liked every bit of that display of national leadership, President Kagame! He could not have been more clear or unimpressed by any judgement from or against "western" leadership. I'm proud of the job the Democrat party has done to get 🇺🇸 back to respectability, but ooo wee, we could use some of this 'IDGAF what it looks like to others; I know what I'm dealing with' energy rn indeed. I love it!

[@tribalpeacock]

Love and respect for President Kagame and the Rwandan people from South Africa!

[@leonardmaganja4627]

I'M A TANZANIAN, PRESIDENT KAGAME IS OUR BEST AFRICAN PRESIDENT EVER!

[@brunobugingo1390]

What if we still like him? It is not the matter of how long but how far we are getting with him!

[@Truthtella24]

Who likes him? 🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂😂😂

[@tresorchristiansenga1284]

I do

[@natashanassar9818]

Until you use your god given right to free speech, and then you will find yourself imprisoned for 10-15 years under the Rwandan penal code. It's sad to see people brainwashed by a dictatorial regime. The Rwandan people deserve better.

[@Gbwiza123]

@@natashanassar9818 The PEOPLE of RWANDA are at PEACE and busy developing their COUNTRY! So take a way your SYMPATHY please I BEG 😀

[@tresorchristiansenga1284]

@@natashanassar9818 and this the problem...y'all believe the western media on what they say but no one have ever given a chance to actual Rwandans who live in rwanda. And that is why I recommend you to come and see for yourself what's happening in Rwanda and stop judging on what you read or listen ...come to Rwanda #visitRwanda. So you will make your final judgment..!!

[@kevinfrank3334]

As you can all see, we as Africa have to be firm in our ways and ideas. We already fought for independence now we have to be independent on what we choose and wish to do.

[@CM-gh3jy]

My President🇷🇼👆🏻👌

[@ravindertalwar553]

Justice, Liberty, Equally, Fraternity, Democracy Zindabad Zindabad

[@positivevybes247]

I agree... Back when Europe had kings and queens ruling them, where was democracy then??... Now that people are choosing presidents and prime ministers, suddenly its, we're doing it the right way and all countries should follow us!!

[@niange5404]

That is true but a dictator isn't doing anything right and Europa learned that from history and there are telling us that cz those dictator ended up bad just like in North Korea just like in nazi thank you for listening

[@habiyaremyejeanbaptiste2348]

Always the same RUBBISH rhetorics From the troll like you.

[@thephoenix756]

They progressed and we haven't. They had a period called the Enlightenment; it removed the divine right of kings and constrained their leaders.

[@xxxyz326]

Well done my African leader!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kevinkennedy5424]

Paul kagame one of africa great leader keep doing what you're doing mr president great job

[@muzakisarah5239]

Paul Kagame our man👏🏾✨👏🏾✨👏🏾✨👏🏾.

[@ericmbasha4467]

U keep inspire me great man in da world.I can like yor reply do I care. No more terrorism .in fact u came in time. Whose westerns better stop yor indirect colonisation My president me proud ov you I swear

[@ralphkarnuah8639]

Notice how he’s has no response when Kagame flips the question on him. He goes right into “It’s the raining season” Lmfao

[@virodict]

You not a journalist so you have no idea how they are supposed to respond

[@mitchmazamez1989]

@@virodict You not a president so you have no idea how they are supposed to respond

[@omwami9071]

Democracy is not defined by the west! POINT !

[@shamali2426]

A schoolteacher widowed by the terrorist attack for which Paul Rusesabagina and his colleagues now stand trial, penned an open letter to Rusesabagina’s daughter. “I lost my husband, Fidel Munyaneza on 19 June 2018 when a group of armed infiltrators, who we later came to know were FLN, attacked Nyabimata Sector and went on a killing spree…. My husband’s promising life was cut short by gunshots discharged by the FLN of which your father has admitted to forming. It doesn’t matter now how many excuses you make on his behalf, your father has confessed.”