“Divorce has made me a more present mother.” — Barbara Umuhoza (@UmuhozaB ) How does divorce change the way you raise your children? Barbara Umuhoza, a Christian leader and mother of two, opens up about the emotional challenges of parenting after divorce. From reassuring her sons that the separation was not their fault to sacrificing her own social life to be more present, she shares how the experience changed her approach to motherhood and taught her the importance of intentional parenting. 📺Watch the full episode on YouTube youtu.be/9YnPUJtgINk?si=Er31…

“Some people carry the shame in weddings like I did.” — Barbara Umuhoza (@UmuhozaB). How does divorce change the way you interact with society? Barbara Umuhoza opens up about the shame she experienced after her marriage ended, why she avoided weddings and social gatherings, and the fear of being judged simply for interacting with married men. She explains how society’s assumptions and gossip can push divorced women into isolation, even when they have done nothing wrong. 📺Watch the full episode on YouTube YouTube youtu.be/9YnPUJtgINk?si=lvND…

🚨 OUT NOW ON YOUTUBE! 🚨 She was a Christian leader. A wife. A mother. Then, after ten years, her marriage ended. Barbara Umuhoza (@UmuhozaB) joins The Long Form Podcast for an honest and deeply personal conversation about divorce, faith, motherhood, and finding the courage to start over. From the stigma of divorce within the Christian community to raising children after separation, Barbara shares her experiences and lessons learned. We also discuss Rwanda’s rising divorce cases and ask: Are people giving up on marriage too easily? 📺 Watch the full episode now on YouTube youtu.be/9YnPUJtgINk

🚨 NOW AVAILABLE ON PATREON 🚨 What happens when a marriage ends, but your responsibilities as a mother and a woman of faith remain? Barbara Umuhoza (@UmuhozaB) joins The Long Form Podcast to share her journey through divorce after ten years of marriage. She opens up about the challenges of rebuilding her life, navigating judgment within the Christian community, raising two sons, and the lessons she wishes she had learned before marriage. We also explore Rwanda’s growing divorce rates and whether society is becoming too quick to walk away from marriage. Watch this episode ad-free on Patreon. For just $4/month, you get early access to full episodes before they’re released anywhere else — no interruptions, no waiting, just deeper conversations first. 📺 Watch ad-free on Patreon patreon.com/TheLongFormPod/p…

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🚨 She was a Christian leader. A wife. A mother. Then her ten-year marriage came to an end. Barbara Umuhoza (@UmuhozaB) joins The Long Form Podcast for a deeply personal conversation about marriage, divorce, motherhood, faith, and starting over. How do you navigate divorce when people look to you for spiritual guidance? What lessons does a failed marriage teach you? And how do you raise children to believe in marriage after your own has ended? We also explore Rwanda’s rising divorce cases and whether couples are giving up on marriage too easily. Listen: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5ye…

🚨 NEW EPISODE MONDAY 🚨 She was a Christian leader. A wife. A mother. Then her ten-year marriage ended. Barbara Umuhoza (@UmuhozaB) joins us for a deeply personal conversation about marriage, divorce, children, faith and starting over. We discuss: · How do you deal with the shame of divorce when people look to you for spiritual guidance? · What mistakes do you wish you'd avoided before getting married? · And how do you raise two boys to believe in marriage when your own marriage didn't survive? · Rwanda's rising divorce cases and whether people are giving up on marriage too easily. ⏳ New Episode Out Monday. 6AM on streaming. 6PM on YouTube

“Eastern Congo is extremely rich, just with the soil and what you can produce on it.” — Dr. Bojana Coulibaly, Researcher. Can agriculture help Eastern Congo move beyond its dependence on foreign aid? Dr. Bojana Coulibaly discusses the region’s agricultural potential, how local production could drive economic independence, and why reducing reliance on NGOs could represent a shift away from the colonial mindset. 📺Watch the full episode on YouTube youtu.be/-wBEVNbPMPo?si=bIfi…

“We often talk about a Tutsi-led movement, but that is far from being true.” — Dr. Bojana Coulibaly (@CoulibalyBojana ) Researcher. Dr. Bojana Coulibaly discusses the historical roots of the AFC/M23 movement, the persecution and displacement of Congolese Tutsis, and how broader concerns about governance have shaped decades of rebellion and conflict in eastern Congo. 📺 Watch the full conversation on The Long Form Podcast on YouTube youtu.be/-wBEVNbPMPo?si=TDBM…

Meet Rosette Rugamba, a Founding Architect of Rwanda’s Tourism Revival Who Is Still Building Its Future via @CEOEastAfrica ceo.co.ug/meet-rosette-rugam…

“Why do we call it the M23 war?” — Dr. Bojana Coulibaly ( @CoulibalyBojana ) Researcher. With more than 100 armed groups operating in the DRC, why is the conflict largely defined by M23? Dr. Bojana Coulibaly questions the language used to describe the war in eastern Congo, the continued presence of groups like the FDLR, and whether focusing on M23 alone overlooks the bigger picture. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube youtu.be/-wBEVNbPMPo?si=wGca…

🚨 OUT NOW ON YOUTUBE 🚨 How much do we really know about what’s happening in eastern Congo? This week on The Long Form Podcast, Dr. Bojana Coulibaly (@CoulibalyBojana), a researcher who has visited AFC/M23-controlled territory, including Goma and recruitment centres, shares her firsthand observations. We discuss why young people are joining M23, the role of women in the movement, life in Goma, Congo’s minerals, and the propaganda shaping narratives around the conflict. A conversation that challenges perspectives and invites you to keep an open mind. 📺 Watch the full episode now on YouTube youtu.be/-wBEVNbPMPo?si=QgcP…

🚨NOW AVAILABLE ON PATREON🚨 What’s really happening inside AFC/M23-controlled territory in eastern Congo? This week on The Long Form Podcast, Dr. Bojana Coulibaly (@CoulibalyBojana), a researcher who has visited Goma and M23 recruitment centres, shares her observations on why young people join the movement, the role of women, the battle over Congo’s minerals, and how propaganda shapes narratives about the conflict. Watch this episode ad-free on Patreon. For just $4/month, you get early access to full episodes before they’re released anywhere else — no interruptions, no waiting, just deeper conversations first. 📺 Watch ad-free on Patreon patreon.com/TheLongFormPod/p…

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🚨 We’ve heard countless debates about M23, Rwanda, and the war in eastern Congo. But how much do we really know about what’s happening on the ground? This week on The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Bojana Coulibaly (@CoulibalyBojana), a researcher who has visited AFC/M23-controlled territory, including Goma and recruitment centres. We discuss why young people join M23, the women within the movement, life in Goma, Congo’s minerals, and the role of propaganda in shaping the conflict. A conversation worth watching with an open mind. Listen: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0f0…

🚨 NEW EPISODE MONDAY 🚨 We've all heard the arguments about M23, Rwanda and the war in eastern Congo. But how many of the people shaping those arguments have actually spent time in the territory they're talking about? My guest this Monday on The Long Form Podcast is Dr. Bojana Coulibaly (@CoulibalyBojana), a researcher who has visited AFC/M23-controlled territory, including Goma and recruitment centres. We discuss why young people are joining M23, the women inside the movement, what life looks like in Goma, the battle over Congo's minerals, and how propaganda shapes our understanding of the war. This is a conversation I want you to watch with an open mind. ⏳ New Episode Out Monday. 6AM on streaming. 6PM on YouTube

“Luxury has stopped being excess. It’s now more about wellbeing, a sense of peace, a sense of calm.” — Rosette Rugamba (@rcrugamba ) Founder of Songa Africa (@SongaAfrica ) What does true luxury look like today? Rosette Rugamba explains why luxury travel is no longer just about expensive experiences, but about authenticity, meaningful connections, personalized care, and finding peace in places that offer something truly unique. 📺 Watch the full episode of The Long Form Podcast on YouTube youtu.be/XghEsFQWzZw?si=2YT6…

“We actually had no choice.” — Rosette Rugamba (@rcrugamba ) Founder of Songa Africa (@SongaAfrica ) Why did Rwanda choose high-end ecotourism over mass tourism? 🇷🇼 Rosette Rugamba explains how Rwanda’s small size and the need to protect its natural resources shaped a tourism strategy focused on quality over quantity, conservation, and sustainable growth. 📺 Watch the full conversation on The Long Form Podcast, available on YouTube youtu.be/XghEsFQWzZw?si=F9m7…

“If my finances say it’s one cottage, it’s going to be that one cottage. But it’s not going to stop my dream from happening.” — Rosette Rugamba (@rcrugamba ) Founder of Songa Africa (@SongaAfrica ) From starting Amakoro with just two cottages to building a successful lodge, Rosette Rugamba shares why you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. It’s about starting with what you have, learning from your mistakes, and having the courage to keep going. 📺 Watch the full conversation on The Long Form Podcast on YouTube youtu.be/XghEsFQWzZw?si=G14L…

“Dare yourself and start. You don’t have to do the ten. Start with one.” — Rosette Rugamba (@rcrugamba , Founder of Songa Africa (@SongaAfrica) Every big dream starts with a small step. Rosette Rugamba shares why understanding your purpose, starting with what you have, and building the right team are essential to turning passion into reality. You don’t need everything figured out to begin. Sometimes, one small step is all it takes to build something extraordinary. 📺 Watch the full episode of The Long Form Podcast on YouTube youtu.be/XghEsFQWzZw?si=n2Au…

NOW AVAILABLE ON PATREON! 🇷🇼 How did Rwanda become one of Africa’s most remarkable tourism success stories? In 2003, Rosette Rugamba left a successful career at British Airways to help transform Rwanda’s tourism industry at a time when its future was far from certain. On this episode of The Long Form Podcast, we explore her extraordinary journey, the story behind Kwita Izina, how Rwanda positioned itself on the global tourism map, and the bold decisions that helped sell Rwanda to the world. Watch this episode ad-free on Patreon. For just $4/month, you get early access to full episodes before they’re released anywhere else — no interruptions, no waiting, just deeper conversations first. Patreon: patreon.com/TheLongFormPod/p…