Step through the pages of history as we unravel the complex tapestry of Rwanda's path to independence and the shadows of its colonial past. What if the struggle for true independence is just the beginning? Witness the irony as President Grégoire Kayibanda, on the day of liberation, speaks in the language of the oppressors, highlighting the persistent grip of colonial influence. Explore how colonial structures were ingeniously repurposed by new leaders to consolidate power, fostering divisions and exclusion, particularly against the Tutsi population. Our exploration reveals the seeds of discord that eventually led to Major Juvénal Habyarimana's 1973 coup, a regime cloaked in promises of development but rooted in deeper national fractures.

As the narrative unfolds, journey into the pivotal events surrounding the 1990 RPF invasion and the chilling metamorphosis of Rwanda's administrative systems into instruments of genocide. Understand the international community's tragic oversight, a failure to grasp the intricate historical dimensions that paved the way for one of the darkest periods in human history. Through this episode, we aim to provide a profound understanding of how governance, history, and global neglect intertwined to shape Rwanda's tragic evolution, allowing listeners to reflect on the enduring challenges of post-colonial realities.

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