Since 1959 Rwanda's political and social instability has had serious economic repercussions. Intense demographic pressure, the shortage of arable land, and lack of access to the Indian Ocean have been three critical problems in Rwanda's economic development.
Beginning in 1994 and lasting only 100 days, the Rwandan Genocide is one of the most notorious modern genocides. During this 100-day period between April and July 1994, nearly one million ethnic Tutsi and moderate Hutu were killed as the international community and UN peacekeepers stood by.
Water, electricity, and internet are all reasonably reliable. Rubbish is collected at the door. Moreover, the social climate is pleasant; people are mild-mannered and sweet. So day-to-day life in Rwanda today is quite unlike anything in Rwandan history.
Weaknesses. The country is landlocked and exposed to geopolitical tensions in the Great Lakes region. Tensions with the DRC have intensified, but a direct military confrontation between the two countries remains unlikely.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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