Rwanda's Borderless Assassins, Michela Wrong Writes

This book is a chance and an urgent need in the face of Africa’s most cynical regime." – Stephen Smith, former journalist at Le Monde and Libération.

"Michela Wrong highlights all these criminal acts for which we made all kinds of excuses – wrongly." – Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner.

This investigative book, which became a best-seller and was named one of the best books of the year by the Financial Times and The Economist, provides a powerful and dramatic look into Rwanda’s modern history. Rwanda experienced one of the most devastating genocides of the 20th century.

The book challenges the widely accepted story that a group of young rebels overthrew the genocidal government in Kigali and ushered in an era of peace, stability, and prosperity, making Rwanda a favorite among Western donors.

Exposing Rwanda’s Political Reality

Michela Wrong, an experienced journalist who has worked with Reuters, BBC, and the Financial Times, presents a detailed account of Rwanda’s leadership under Paul Kagame. She sheds light on events through exclusive testimonies from Kagame’s close associates, revealing a different side of the story.

One of the key figures in her investigation is Patrick Karegeya, the former head of Rwanda’s external intelligence. Through his story, she paints a picture of a dictatorship where revenge is a key part of Kagame’s rule, extending even to former allies who are hunted down worldwide.

Unanswered Questions About Rwanda’s Past

The book also raises pressing questions that still trouble the present. Why do so many former rebels dispute the official story about the attack that killed the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi, which triggered the genocide? Why did the massacres continue even after the rebels took control of the country? And why did some high-ranking rebel leaders, despite their victory, choose to flee Rwanda?

Michela Wrong, recognized globally for her deep knowledge of Africa, covered major historical events such as the final days of Mobutu’s dictatorship and the Rwandan genocide. Her dedication to honest reporting earned her the 2010 James Cameron Award for moral vision and professional integrity.

This book offers a fresh perspective on Rwanda’s leadership, challenging the official version of history and revealing the complexities behind Kagame’s rule.