Opinion: Propaganda Cannot Replace a Social Contract

Every government markets itself. The problem arises when marketing replaces accountability—when critics are painted as enemies of the nation simply for demanding evidence.

A durable social contract requires citizens who can organize, vote in meaningful contests, and change leaders without fear. Anything less is management of a population, not democratic self-government.

This opinion piece frames the Media Center’s editorial line: challenge official myths with documented analysis, and keep the focus on Rwandans’ rights and future.