Paul+Kagame

**Paul Kagame ** President of Rwanda

** - ** __ ** Basic Information ** __ o Current City: Kigali, Rwanda o Hometown: Ruhango, Southern Province, Rwanda o Sex: Male o Birthday: 23 October 1957 o Political Views: Rwandan Patriotic Front o Religious Views: Roman Catholicism o Bio: Paul Kagame was born into a middle class Tutsi family. When Kagame was two his family had to flee their village because of sparked debate that resulting in Hutus killing 150,000 Tutsis. Kagame and his family fled to neighboring Uganda and there they sought refuge. He spent his childhood years here going to school; he attended Ntare School in Uganda. Kagame then later went to University in London and studied military and became very familiar with the different programs offered in England. When Kagame was in the U.S receiving military training back in Rwanda the RPF or Rwandan Patriotic Front had already invaded Rwanda to free the people. They had invaded Rwanda in October of 1990. By the time Kagame returned back to Rwanda Fred Rwigyema had died on the second day of fighting so Kagame was appointed the leader of the RPF. After Years of fighting the fighting came to an end with the RPF on top. Kagame had ordered many ruthless things during his time in the army and he had used his training to his benefit. After the killings/ war were over creating a government was very difficult to do because of all the tensions between the Hutus and the Tutsis. Many were not ready to live which each other yet because of how recent all the killings were. However on September 12th 2003 Paul Kagame was sworn into presidency of a six year term. Kagame has served his country well releaving the stress between the Hutus and the Tutsis and trying to create and keep the peace. After many years Kagame has accomplished a lot even though it has been slow because of the healing process. Kagame now runs the country working hard every day to benefit his people and his country. o Favorite Quotations: " Do whatever it takes to finish on time"- Paul Kagame **- __Relationships__** o Mother: Asteria Rutagambwa o Father: Deogratius Rutagambwa o Wife: Jeanette Nyiramongi o Daughters: n/a o Sons: n/a o Brothers: n/a o Sisters: n/a - **__Likes and Interest__** o Activities: Reading, and Playing Tennis o Interests: Keeping peace in Rwanda, and Watching Football (Soccer) o Music: "Why Can't We be Friends?"- War, "Amazing Grace"- John Newton o Books: //Paul Kagame and Rwanda// - Colin M. Waugh, //A Thousand Hills//- Stephen Kinzer o Movies: //Hotel Rwanda// o Television: "I Shouldn't be Alive", "CNN News" - **__Education and Work__** o High School: State School in Ntare o College/University: Open University of London o Employer: Rwandan Patriotic Front (Government)


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**ALBUM 1: Military**  **ALBUM 2: Family** **  ALBUM 3: President  ** =====

__ **Groups:** __ I joined this group because the military has really contributed to where I am now. I am proud to have been part of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, because they wanted to stop the fighting. I went to school to study the military and traveled to England to take part in a special program that I really benefited from. Being part of the military has been a great part of my live and I am proud to have been in the military.
 * GROUP 1: MilitaryPrideNews

GROUP 2: takeaction I joined this group for many reasons most are quite obvious. They are because this group benefits the people hurt, and scared from the Rwandan genocide. I really like what this group was doing too because they want to do the same thing I want to do as president. I want to help this group in any way I can because this is another way that I can help my people which is all that I want to do.

GROUP 3: holocaust_genocide I joined this group because it was made for people to talk about the genocide and other issues and their opinions. By joining this group I can see what other people thought about the genocide and if there is anything that I can do now to make it better. I can also give my knowledge and opinion and maybe others will follow me and change the way they think. This group would just be great to find others who went through it and need helpa dn comfort which I am sure I could give because I also went through the same thing.

GROUP 4: rwanda-| This group seemed interesting to me because it delt with the development of my country. It talked about the resotration of Rwanda and The Great Lakes region which would be a great thing because it is something that is ongoing. I have tried to deal with this issue but it is a big country and so I can not deal with everything so it would be nice with a little help. This group seemed to have a great idea that I totally agree with.

GROUP 5: Democracy_Human_Rights I liked this group because of what it stands for. It stands for constructive critisim on human rights and other ideas. This would be a good group to be part of because I could see what things need to be changed. I could also put out ideas and see what people respond to them as and take it into consideration. This is a great group because that is one thing I am known for; peace within my country.

GROUP 6: peace_reconciliation_group I choose this group because it talks about lasting peace for the Rwandan people and thats all I want. As president everything this group is for I have tried my best to accomplish. I could also learn from this group since they offer constructive critisim on peace and reconciliation in Rwanda. This group is something that could also benefit from my input, but of course I could benefit from them too.

GROUP 7: RwandaConnection RwandaConnection talks about rasing awareness of the Rwandan people. This is a good group because they want to raise awareness of the Rwandan people and their progress and what had exactly happened. Also this awareness could prevent something similar to what happened from happening again. This group has a good idea and I think that the world should know about Rwanda and everything thats happened and whats being done to make it better again.

GROUP 8: rwandadialogue I liked and then joined this group because it really spoke to me. It spoke to me because it talked about the children of Rwanda and helping them. I like this cause because it helps my people and so when I can not get o everyone this helps them. This group also raises awareness of the children in Rwanda and their situation.

GROUP 9: cambodian_cura This group deals with refugees from many different places. One of these places is Rwanda where people were hit with the slaughter of tutsis. These people fled and they still do not want to come back but no one is to blame them because it was a horrible thing which they are still scared of. I think it is a good think to help the refugees and these people who are just so scared to come back to their ome country.

GROUP 10: africachildfriends I choose this group because not only does it help orphans in Rwanda it helps orphans on all different parts of Africa. I joined this group because even though I am trying my best as president there is still a lot to be done for my country. These orphans need help which I can not necessarily give them. With the help of outside sources these children can get the money and care which they need and that they absolutely deserve. __ Quizzes: __**

[|**http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/result/16653847/7608540/**] My Result was, "You like living in cottages in small quiet areas whether it's on a farm or a field. You're a little bit eccentric, but that's why people love you. You're not easily influenced and you have good morals. ROCK ON!!!" I believe I got this because I love life and I am very well liked. I also believ I got this because of my morals and how I believe that my people should have the best. Also this is the type of life I lived before me and my family where forced to leave our town because of the hutus. So this quiz shows what I am like and how I try and do the best for my people.
 * QUIZ 1: Which feeling are you?**

[|**http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/result/16585245/7589972/**] My Result was Earth, "The natural power to give life to plant and to make earthquakes belongs to you. This is the only power that can heal and you must be proud of it." This result shows that I give "life" to plants so where ever I go I can help others with crops. Another thing is that I can heal people which I try to do as president. I heal people in the sense that they can forget about the genocide and heal them from that horror. Also earthquakes belong to me which could be useful because I could stop them from happening which could prevent more disaster from my country.
 * QUIZ 2: What's your magic power?**

[|**http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/result/16678269/7615029/**] My Result was Dawn, "you are nice,calm and laid-back. You might be a bit shy even with friends" The result shows that I can be a shy person from time to time. Another thing that this quiz shows is that I can be laid back which is true since I do not just emphasize on my work. The part about being shy though does not fit me since I am not shy at all since I am the president. Even though I am not shy this quiz seemed to fit me very well. [|**http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/result/16720079/7625718/**] My Result was suspence and action, "You live in a big thriller. You are fighting against the other in almost everything, even if you don't know who the other party." The result was pretty acurate I would say for multiple reasons. The first reason is that I like thrillers/ actions and I am always on the move and thinking of new things. I think of things that help my country and I fight against the opostion and when we were in the war against the Hutus. I like to fight for what I believe in and I will do almost anything for the good wealth of my country.
 * QUIZ 3: What time of the day are you?**
 * QUIZ 4: What kind of novel are you?**

[|**http://quizilla.teennick.com/quizzes/result/16633902/7603589/**] My Result was a strong friendship, "It's impossible for you to not have strong friendship! You get along and hardly ever fight! Your friendship will last a long time" I feel like this is how my relationship is between me and my wife. We have a strong relationship and we are there for each other. Another thing is that we do not get into many fights which is a good thing. I hope that this is true that out friendship will last a long time because she has helped me through many things and continues to stand by my side.
 * QUIZ 5: How strong is your friendship?**