“Do we really accept that, as black people, we are somehow less human and inferior?
Accepting it is not simply a matter of saying “yes.” No one will ask you that question directly. You can even say “no,” but if you behave in the very ways that brought us to the kind of history we have lived through, then, in reality, you have accepted it. You have diminished yourself. And your actions become the evidence. The evidence is in doing the very things that others did, or in trying to justify them with explanations that should never be accepted.
There are no two ways about it. Good politics and a good ideology produce positive outcomes. Bad outcomes come from bad ideas. You do not need any other evidence.
Many of you are still young. You go abroad to study. Under normal circumstances, there is nothing they know that you cannot also learn. But you can come back having absorbed ideas without questions, ideas that take you away from who you are and try to turn you into something else, something that is not yours.
Whether those ideas are good or bad, there is one illness I do not think we will cure anytime soon: when, in your own mind, you stop being yourself and begin wishing you were somebody else. Why would you want to become someone else? To achieve what? In our own history, with everything we have been through, that is exactly how we lost our way.
And then you wait for someone from outside to tell you, “This is wrong,” and you immediately agree, without realizing that what is being condemned is you. It is about stripping you of your identity, and you willingly accepting it.” President Kagame | Unity Club Meeting.
This morning at Intare Arena, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join Unity Club members and other leaders for a dialogue on the history that led to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the Campaign Against Genocide that led to Rwanda’s liberation. Follow live on https://t.co/9xu0ObzK4v
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received a delegation of constitutional experts from the East African Community (EAC), together with officials from the EAC Secretariat led by Andrea Ariik Aguer, EAC Deputy Secretary-General. Discussions focused on the ongoing work towards the East African Political Confederation, including progress on drafting its Constitution and on the next steps to advance the region’s integration agenda.
President Kagame also met with a Mastercard Foundation delegation led by Zein Abdalla, Chairman of the Board, accompanied by former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and other Board and leadership members. They discussed the Foundation’s partnership with Rwanda and ways to further expand opportunities for young people through skills development, entrepreneurship, job creation, and innovation.
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Daniel Libeskind, Founder and Principal Architect of Studio Libeskind; Nina Libeskind, Co-founder of Studio Libeskind; Stefan Blach, Partner at Studio Libeskind; and Holm Keller, Chairman of the kENUP Foundation. They discussed plans for the new National Genocide Monument at the current Kigali Genocide Memorial, envisioned as a powerful space for remembrance, education and reflection through cutting-edge technology and a deeply immersive, personal experience.
The U.S. welcomes the commitments made by the DRC and Rwanda at the sixth Joint Oversight Committee meeting. Together with the State of Qatar, Republic of Togo, and the African Union Commission, the U.S. remains committed to advancing the implementation of the Peace Agreement, protecting civilians, and supporting lasting peace and stability in eastern DRC.
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The financing conversation was central to this year’s Inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation. A dedicated plenary on Leveraging South-South Cooperation to Finance the Sustainable Development Goals, featuring Herbert Asiimwe (@RwandaFinance), @GomeraM (@UNDPSouthAfrica), and @JKananura (@Kigali_IFC), moderated by Dr. Olugbemiga Adelakin (@UNFPARwanda), focused on how #SouthSouthCooperation can move beyond solidarity alone, towards structured, mutually beneficial partnerships that strengthen financial governance and accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda.
Discussions highlighted the importance of institutionalizing #SouthSouthCooperation, moving away from ad-hoc agreements toward durable frameworks that can track and scale impact.
The panel emphasized defining shared principles for equitable partnerships rooted in horizontal peer learning and mutual economic benefit. Finally, the speakers focused on enhancing loan management and financial capacity across the Global South by strengthening local governance, mitigating risks, and leveraging regional hubs like the @Kigali_IFC to mobilize capital.
#SouthSouthCooperation
#Cooperation4Impact
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame met with Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation, and David Knoop, CEO of The Wood Foundation Africa. Their discussions focused on the Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Rwanda, including its investments in the tea sector, as well as the work of Kids Operating Room, the global health charity co-founded by Garreth and Nicola Wood to expand access to safe pediatric surgery.
Aba bagabo ntabwo bakiri kuri iyisi mu buryo bw'umubiri uretse ibikorwa bakoze tukibona nuyumunsi.
Kuva nkifite iyi X nkaba nkifite ubuzima, sinzatuma mwibagirwa abagize uruhare mu guha u Rwanda ubuzima rukwiye.
1. Lt General Jacque Musemakweli
2. Lt General Innocent Kabandana
3.Amb. Col(Rtd) Dr. Joseph Karemera
4. Judge Mugabo Pie
Ndahera kuri aba bagabo kuko mu myaka 7 ishize twari kumwe n'abo bari hano.
Ibyo bifurizaga u Rwanda ni ukurubona rushikama kandi ibyo bagezeho bubaka tukabisigasira.
Njyewe zakomeza nandika kuburyo adui atazaducengeramo kuko social media niyo Isi isigaye ikoresha mu gusenya cyangwa kubaka
Nabandi nzakomeza kugarura amazina n'amafoto yabo
May they keep resting in peace 🕊
Inkotanyi cyane ♥️
Kigali International Finance Centre, the Chandler Institute of Justice, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators have entered a partnership to advance legal and financial sector capacity building initiatives, including training programmes for legal practitioners, financial sector professionals, and regulatory bodies.
The partnership encompasses programmes in alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, and mediation, with a focus on commercial and financial disputes.
The MoU was signed on 22 June during the launch of a four-day training programme focused on strengthening Rwanda’s legal expertise to support financial services, investment, and dispute resolution.
@KiacRwanda
KIFC engaged with students at @Kepler_College last week in an insightful session aimed at highlighting emerging career opportunities, the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving financial sector, and key professional programs to pursue. The session was part of KIFC’s University Outreach Programme.
Through insights from industry leaders and certified professionals, participants explored how Kigali International Financial Centre is creating new opportunities for young Rwandans, the growing importance of professional qualifications, and the role of talent in positioning Rwanda as a leading financial hub in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Representatives from RUNHENG XINGYUAN Electrical Equipment Co. Ltd and WILD URBAN International Development Ltd visited KIFC to explore investment structuring opportunities.
With an existing real estate footprint in Rwanda, discussions focused on expanding into sustainable investments and electrical infrastructure solutions to support growth across Africa.
“When you see someone give himself so fully that he is even ready to lose his life, then serving the country at the level we have reached today, compared to that kind of sacrifice, should really not be too much for us.” President Kagame | Swearing-in Ceremony of New Government Officials.
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Hon. Amb. Stephen Mbundi, Secretary-General of the East African Community @jumuiya. Discussions focused on Rwanda's continued commitment to regional integration.
“Leaders often should not look at themselves alone. They are supposed to come last, not first, in sharing the benefits that come from doing things well.
Too often, however, it is evident that some people put their own interests first.
Many even add arrogance to it, forgetting that ours is a service to the nation, not a contest between one person and another. The interests of the country must always come first. And when you serve the country well, the truth is that you too are among those who benefit. What matters is for people to see their duty that way.” President Kagame | Swearing-in Ceremony of New Government Officials
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame is presiding over the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Trade and Industry, and Ministers of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure, and other recently appointed officials across various government institutions. Follow live: https://t.co/nBBDhyivJw
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined thousands of fans as RSSB Tigers defeated Petro de Luanda 90–88 to become BAL Season 6 champions, the first Rwandan team to lift the trophy.
“Air connectivity, at its core, is about Africa’s ability to act collectively and obtain concrete results. For decades, we have spoken about integration, trade and free movement. We know what has to be done. We just have to do it.” President Kagame | African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026
“A single market works best, when rules and standards are predictable and consistent across jurisdictions. The institutions mandated to lead this work already exist, and they deserve our support. The same principle applies to visa policies.
In Rwanda, we removed this particular barrier because we wanted people to visit, connect and discover opportunities. And as we know, it is just the right thing to do. We saw stronger business activity, increased tourism, and expanded air links.
Experience, therefore, shows us that openness and cooperation are powerful drivers of development. No single region has unlocked its potential, while remaining fragmented. Air connectivity opens immense opportunities and possibilities.” President Kagame | African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026