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Rwanda's bold move: Separating state and religion

Josephine Mahachi | Eddy Micah
August 23, 2024

During President Kagame's recent inauguration, religious prayers were notably absent, unlike previous ceremonies. His government has clashed with religious institutions, shutting down over 6,000 churches and 150 mosques for not meeting standards. Should other African nations follow Rwanda's lead in separating state and religion? Josey Mahachi talks to Dr Rev Peter Odanga and DW's Alex Ngarambe.

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