The world knows that the people of Rwanda suffered through a horrific genocide between April and July 1994, during which close to one million people lost their lives. But do news reporters and relief workers have to keep reminding them about it when discussing other troubled areas of the world such as Darfur?

Is ‘Germany’ synonymous with ‘holocaust’? No! Do we ever hear the phrase, “...another Germany on our hands?” No! Then why can’t news reporters, relief workers and the like, when talking to the world on TV news channels simply say, “…another genocide on our hands,” and let the people of Rwanda get on with their lives with dignity.

Rwanda has made remarkable progress since 1994. It has established a stable government, secured peace and stability in its territory, and begun restoring and reforming the economy. The government, under the strong leadership of President Paul Kagame has also articulated an inspiring vision of Rwanda’s future – Vision 2020 – that sees the per capita GDP quadrupling over the next thirteen years.

These facts about Rwanda are little known abroad. Almost the only thing that is known is that Rwanda was the scene of one of the most appalling tragedies of recent memory – one that claimed the lives of about one-tenth of the country’s population. However, although this painful recent history is well known, the extent to which it is history is not.

Rwanda – A Rising Nation 2007

The primary focus of the 2007 edition of the publication Rwanda – A Rising Nation 2007 is to portray the fact that the Rwanda of today is far more than a place with a tragic past; it is a place with a future that has much to offer discerning investors and tourists.

The complete publication can be accessed (in PDF format) from the homepage of Diplomatist Online – www.diplomatist.com. Take a look; you might be surprised!