The Kigali government says criticism of the designated ambassador — the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General Johnston Busingye — is being pushed out by those who are “desperate to salvage the reputation of Paul Rusesabagina”, who was recently sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges.
If his appointment is confirmed by the UK government, Mr Busingye will replace Yamina Karitanyi who has since taken office in Kigali as head of the Rwanda Mines, Gas and Petroleum Board.
