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Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

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A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: 07/11/2009 President Paul Kagame: Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

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07/11/2009 President Paul Kagame

07/11/2009 President Paul Kagame: Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

Paul Kagame led Rwanda out of genocide, but he still faces international criticism. Why?

President Paul Kagame has led Rwanda out of the genocide that took place 15 years ago. His country is thriving but he still faces international criticism. Why?

Paul Kagame is the man who has led Rwanda out of the genocide that took place fifteen years ago.

His priority has been to rebuild Rwanda and put the terrible ethnic divisions firmly in the past. 

His country is now described as bright and promising with a growing economy and a determined workforce. 

Yet President Kagame faces repeated international criticism for a lack of democracy and freedom of expression inside Rwanda, and his country's actions in Congo.

So which view of Rwanda is right?

President Paul Kagame talks to Owen Bennett Jones about the task he faces.

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