Project

Innovating the Rwandan Recovery

In 1994, the Rwandan genocide left nearly a million dead and many more displaced. Today, some are boldly dubbing the country "the Switzerland of Africa," as its economy continues to grow at among the fastest rates in the world.

As part of this turnaround, the government has put an enormous emphasis on connecting the country to the rest of the globe and instilling a palpable entrepreneurial spirit. Special emphasis is put on the country’s young people—many of whom were born after the genocide.

More plugged-in than ever, the youth are eager to move beyond the nation’s scars. But, with the healing ongoing, their coming of age could yet prove double-edged.

In this project, journalists Tik Root, Wyatt Orme and Juan Herrero explore this next generation of Rwandans and their place in a rapidly changing country.

Rwanda: Africa's Silicon Valley?

A peek into Rwanda's tech revolution through the story of a 14-year-old Rwandan boy who taught himself to code in a MS-DOS system and is now partnering with Heineken.