Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship

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Book Synopsis: The author of the acclaimed Stringer: A Reporter’s Journey in the Congo now moves on to Rwanda for a gripping look at a country caught still in political and social unrest, years after the genocide that shocked the world. Bad News is the story of Anjan Sundaram's time running a journalist's training program out of Kigali, the capital city of one of Africa’s most densely populated countries, Rwanda. President Kagame’s regime, which seized power after the genocide that ravaged its population in 1994, is often held up as a beacon for progress and modernity in Central Africa and is the recipient of billions of dollars each year in aid from Western governments and international organizations. Lurking underneath this shining vision of a modern, orderly state, however, is the powerful climate of fear springing from the government’s brutal treatment of any voice of dissent. “You can’t look and write,” a policeman ominously tells Sundaram, as he takes notes at a political rally. In Rwanda, the testimony of the individual—the evidence of one’s own experience—is crushed by the pensée unique: the single way of thinking and speaking, proscribed by those in power. A vivid portrait of a country at an extraordinary and dangerous place in its history, Bad News is a brilliant and urgent parable on freedom of expression, and what happens when that power is seized.

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Discover the untold story of Rwanda, brought to life in the gripping book, Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship. Written by acclaimed author Anjan Sundaram, this powerful narrative shines a light on a country trapped in political and social unrest, long after the devastating genocide that shocked the world. Get ready to embark on a journey through the heart of Rwanda's troubled history.

President Kagame's regime, often praised as a symbol of progress and modernity in Central Africa, hides a dark secret. Beneath its shiny facade, fear looms large. Witness the chilling realities of life within a government that ruthlessly silences dissenting voices. Experience the heart-pounding moments alongside Sundaram as he navigates through a country where freedom of expression is a luxury few can afford.

Unravel the truth behind the pensée unique, the thought control imposed by those in power, which smothers the testimony of individuals. In Bad News, Sundaram fearlessly exposes the clash between a modern, ordered state and the inherent human need for self-expression. This urgent parable challenges society's perception of freedom and forces us to question what happens when power is seized.

Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this extraordinary and dangerous time in Rwanda's history. Get your copy of Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship today and embark on an eye-opening journey that will leave you questioning the very essence of freedom. Order now and be captivated by this powerful tale.

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