In this special on-the-ground episode of The Long Form Podcast, I travel to Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to speak with Manzi Willy Ngarambe, the newly appointed Vice Governor of North Kivu Province. Just 100 days into his leadership under the AFC/M23 administration, we discuss his unexpected rise to power, his childhood escape from conflict, and his vision to rebuild a region long defined by violence and displacement.

We unpack the deep-rooted issues behind the decades-long war in eastern Congo, the marginalization of Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese, and the prospects for returning refugees, lasting peace, and justice in the DRC. Can the AFC/M23 bring real stability to the region? Is being a Congolese Tutsi still a death sentence? This episode dives deep into history, identity, and the fragile hope of a new beginning for Central Africa.

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The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment.

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In this deeply personal and important conversation, we speak with Dr. Celestin Mutuyimana, psychotherapist and founder of Baho Smile Institute, about:

· Rwanda as a "traumatized, low-trust society"
· Why depression and PTSD are rising
· Why women suffer more, and men are dying in silence
· The truth behind alcohol & drug abuse among youth
· The unseen dangers of social media
· What healing looks like—individually and nationally

This episode is a must-watch for anyone who cares about youth, family, and mental health in Rwanda and across Africa. The full episode will be available wherever you listen to podcasts at 6am and on YouTube at 3pm Kigali time tomorrow! LINK IN BIO

#MentalHealthLeadership #AfricanHealing #TraumaInformedCare #Rwanda #YouthMentalHealth #TheLongFormPodcast

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About Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya:

The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment.

If you want to share your thoughts on the topics I discuss use the hashtag #LongFormRw on Twitter and follow us on Twitter and Instagram on our handle @TheLongFormRw

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In this hard-hitting episode of The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with Charles Haba, founder and Managing Director of Century Real Estate, to unpack the forces reshaping Rwanda’s real estate market. From skyrocketing property prices and rising rents to the lack of affordable housing and the influx of foreign buyers, we explore whether Kigali is headed for a property bubble—and what it means for ordinary Rwandans.

Charles offers sharp insights on wealth creation through property, financing options for first-time buyers, and where smart investors should be looking in 2025. A must-watch for anyone interested in Rwandan real estate, youth investment strategies, and Africa’s urban future.

#CharlesHaba #RwandaRealEstate #KigaliHousingCrisis #AfricanPropertyMarket #TheLongFormPodcast #AffordableHousing #DiasporaInvestment #Kigali #YouthAndWealth

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About Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya:

The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment.

If you want to share your thoughts on the topics I discuss use the hashtag #LongFormRw on Twitter and follow us on Twitter and Instagram on our handle @TheLongFormRw

Be a part of the conversation.