Bad News

Set against the backdrop of Rwanda's post-genocide recovery, the narrative explores the stark contrast between the country's touted progress and the oppressive media environment under President Paul Kagame. Anjan Sundaram's experience as a journalism trainer reveals the harsh realities faced by local reporters, many of whom were arrested or exiled due to stringent government censorship. The book delves into themes of freedom, repression, and the complexities of Western aid in a nation grappling with its traumatic past.