In this final episode, Jean-Pierre Chrétien discusses how colonisation had a lasting and negative impact on social relationships in Rwanda and Burundi, which continued until independence and the emergence of a local far-right movement.
Interviews
Where does the “Hamitic” ideology originate from? Interview with Jean-Pierre Chrétien.
The belief in the false hypothesis of the existence of a "Hamitic" people lies at the heart of the reactionary and racist ideologies that have caused so much bloodshed in East Africa. In this exclusive interview, French historian Jean-Pierre Chrétien explains the...
“The old Burundi and Rwanda were no paradise”. Interview with Jean-Pierre Chrétien
In this second exclusive interview with African Facts, historian Jean-Pierre Chrétien discusses the political and social organisation of the Great Lakes region’s kingdoms prior to colonisation.
The initial spark for Jean-Pierre Chrétien, pioneer of oral history research in the Great Lakes region
First episode in a series of exclusive interviews between African Facts and the French historian Jean-Pierre Chrétien. He recounts his early days in the region and the beginnings of his research.
Death of Faustin Ngabu: the last message from the prelate of Goma
Faustin Ngabu dedicated his life to reconciliation and truth. He passed away in Goma on Sunday, 26 October 2025, aged 90. African Facts met with him twice, in February and September of this year. Here is a look back at his career and his final confidences. Exclusive....
“When you are caught up in ideology, human intelligence regresses”: an interview with Faustin Ngabu
Faustin Ngabu led the Catholic Diocese of Goma in North Kivu for thirty-six years, from 1974 to 2010. His time as bishop was marked by wars and armed conflicts that tore apart eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Consistent with his motto, “all may be one”, the bishop was committed to the unity of the Congolese people. Second episode.
“The Banyarwanda of Congo destroyed their own identity”: an interview with Faustin Ngabu
Faustin Ngabu led the Catholic diocese of Goma, in North Kivu, for thirty-six years, from 1974 to 2010. His time as bishop was marked by armed conflicts and wars that tore apart eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Guided by the motto “all may be one”, the bishop was steadfastly committed to achieving unity among the Congolese people. First episode.
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