a strange symmetry

Here in Rwanda the mood is gloomy as Donald Trump takes office. What a contrast to 8 years ago when Barack Obama was elected.  I also was in Rwanda that day and here is my post from 5 Nov 2008 titled "Joy in Africa":

Genevieve (standing) was the first resident to travel with me to Rwanda in 2008

Everyone here is thrilled about Barack Obama's victory!!! There is joy in Africa. Our house gathered together for a celebratory dinner. The two gentlemen on the left are Kenyan nurses and delighted with the news. Marete, on the left, told us the felt this was a profound change for the world like the fall of the Berlin wall. He believes this is sign that racism is on the way out and there is the dawning of a new era where we work together. Let's hope so.