Edmond Tubanambazi

Diplomat @RwandaMFA

[Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe @onduhungirehe]

Hier à Paris, c'était l'heure de vérité dans la course pour le poste de Secrétaire général de la Francophonie. L'audition des quatre candidats, par la 47ème session extraordinaire de la Conférence ministérielle de la Francophonie (CMF), a permis à chaque postulant de présenter, pendant 20 minutes, son parcours et sa vision, et de répondre, pendant 35 minutes, aux questions des ministres. Ceci était une première dans l'histoire de la Francophonie, qui a été permise par la réforme de la gouvernance de l'OIF opérée par la Secrétaire générale actuelle, Louise Mushikiwabo.

49 États membres, dont 23 ministres, étaient représentés à la CMF, y compris les Ministres des Affaires étrangères des quatre États ayant présenté des candidats (trois - Mauritanie, Roumanie et Rwanda - en présentiel, et une - RDC- en visioconférence).

À l'issue des auditions, deux conclusions se sont immédiatement imposées:

1) Les présentations de tous les candidats ont été faites dans un esprit très constructif. En effet, les trois femmes africaines et le gentleman européen ont pu dérouler leur programme, sans confrontation aucune entre pays ou candidats. Les même personnes ont d'ailleurs pu échanger, de façon cordiale et courtoise, lors de la réception organisée par le Président cambodgien de la CMF;

2) Un contraste saisissant a quand-même sauté aux yeux de tous; entre d'une part, l'expérience, la compétence et la maîtrise des dossiers de Louise Mushikiwabo, et, d'autre part, celles de ses trois compétiteurs. Mais cela n'enlève rien à l'ambition sincère que tous les candidats ont pu exprimer pour notre organisation commune.

La prochaine étape sera le 20ème Sommet de la Francophonie, qui aura lieu à Phnom Penh au Cambodge les 15-16 Novembre 2026, au cours duquel les Chefs d'État et de Gouvernement vont, sur recommendation de leurs ministres, élire ou réélire le/la Secrétaire général(e) de la Francophonie.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

The Human Rights Council adopted the outcome of Rwanda’s fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review (#UPR).

The #UPR is a peer-review mechanism through which all UN Member States have their human rights records reviewed and receive recommendations aimed at strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights.

Rwanda reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the recommendations it supported through an inclusive, nationally led process.

Read the key highlights below ⬇️ and access the full statements here: https://t.co/mccfkHnmlu

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Int'l Cooperation @RwandaMFA]

Le ministre @onduhungirehe a participé à l’audition pour le poste de Secrétaire générale de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), tenue à l'occasion de la 47ᵉ session extraordinaire de la CMF.

Mme Louise Mushikiwabo, @LMushikiwabo, actuelle Secrétaire générale de l’OIF, est la candidate du Rwanda à un nouveau mandat.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

Today at #HRC62, Rwanda participated in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons.

Read key highlights from Rwanda's Statement below, and access the full Statement: https://t.co/sxxu8HyBNE

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

Rwanda participated in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights at #HRC62.

In her presentation, the Special Rapporteur noted that Rwanda has achieved significant progress in reducing poverty, with poverty rates declining sharply since 2017 and extreme poverty more than halved, reflecting sustained economic growth and strong public policies.

Delivering Rwanda’s national statement, First Counsellor @Ednguweneza highlighted that these gains have been driven by deliberate governance, public accountability and long-term investment in people.

Read Rwanda’s full statement: https://t.co/zBrRu2LmMh

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

''We therefore underscore the importance of international cooperation, including technology transfer and capacity buiding, to help bridge digital divides and strengthen digital skills, particularly for women and girls, in line with the SDGs and the Global Digital Compact''.

— @flavia_umulisa, Second Counsellor at @RwandaUN, delivering a joint statement on behalf of beneficiary countries of the LDCs/SIDS Trust Fund during the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls at #HRC62.

Ms. Umulisa is participating in the @ohchr LDCs/SIDS Trust Fund Delegates Programme during the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

Rwanda participated in the 38th Session of the @UNmigration Standing Committee on Programmes and Finance in Geneva.

Amb. @urujeniB welcomed IOM’s focus on resilience, innovation and results amid growing climate and displacement challenges, and highlighted the importance of scaling locally driven climate mobility solutions, strengthening health security, and ensuring predictable and flexible financing to support prevention, adaptation and long-term resilience.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Int'l Cooperation @RwandaMFA]

In Cape Town, South Africa, Minister @onduhungirehe
participated in the launch of the Rwanda Energy Compact at the Africa Energy Forum.

In his remarks, he highlighted Rwanda’s remarkable energy journey—from just 43MW and 1% electricity access in 1994 to over 84% access today.

He also reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to achieving universal energy access by 2030 through a fully costed $3 billion plan to double generation capacity and mobilize $1 billion in private investment.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

The 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council #HRC62 is underway at @UNGeneva from 15 June to 7 July 2026.

Today, Rwanda delivered a statement during the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Annual Report.

Read key highlights from Rwanda's Statement:

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

At the Presidential Palace in Ljubljana 🇸🇮, Amb. @UrujeniB presented her Letters of Credence to H.E. Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia.

The audience underscored the growing partnership between Rwanda and Slovenia, as well as their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Discussions also reaffirmed the importance of advancing initiatives aimed at facilitating greater trade, investment and cooperation between Rwanda and Slovenia.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

The 114th Session of the International Labour Conference is underway in Geneva 🇨🇭, bringing together governments, employers and workers from across the world to discuss key issues shaping the world of work, including decent work in the platform economy, artificial intelligence, gender equality, and social dialogue.

🇷🇼’s delegation is led by Minister @CNkulikiyinka of @RwandaLabour.

#ILC114 #ILC2026

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

Rwanda participated in the World Family Office Forum Europe in Montreux 🇨🇭, a gathering of leading family offices, investors and business leaders organized by @ConnectGroupHQ.

Leading Team Rwanda 🇷🇼, CIO @Umurung_i of @RDBrwanda delivered a keynote presentation on "The Rwanda Opportunity" and joined a panel discussion on opportunities in emerging economies, highlighting Rwanda’s investment opportunities and business-friendly environment.

#WFOFEurope2026

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

À Berne, Amb. @urujeniB a participé à la célébration des 30 ans de la Suisse en @OIFrancophonie.
En présence de la Conseillère fédérale Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, Cheffe du Département fédéral de l’Interieur, et de la Secrétaire générale de la Francophonie, @LMushikiwabo, l’événement a mis en lumière l’importance de la Francophonie comme espace de dialogue, de coopération et de solidarité.

[La Francophonie @OIFrancophonie]

À Berne pour la célébration des 30 ans de l’adhésion de la Suisse à la Francophonie, la SG de la Francophonie, @LMushikiwabo, a été reçue par @ignaziocassis, Conseiller fédéral suisse et chef du Département fédéral des affaires étrangères accompagné d’@elisabeth_baume, Conseillère fédérale et cheffe du Département fédéral de l’intérieur de la Confédération suisse.

Les échanges ont porté sur l’excellente collaboration entre l’OIF et la Suisse. La Secrétaire générale a salué le soutien constant de la #Suisse à l’action de l’Organisation ainsi qu’aux importantes réformes engagées depuis 2019.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Int'l Cooperation @RwandaMFA]

Minister of State @UstaNcusta also met with her Spanish counterpart, Hon. Diego Martínez Belío, Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs. They discussed further strengthening bilateral ties between Rwanda and the Kingdom of Spain.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Int'l Cooperation @RwandaMFA]

Today in Madrid, Spain, for the 5h Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy, Building Peace and Democracy, Minister of State @UstaNcusta participated in the plenary session themed: “Towards a more inclusive Multilateralism: Proposals for Feminist Foreign Policy”.

She shared Rwanda’s experience on how gender equality is a core state-building strategy and advocated for a citizen-centred multilateralism.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

On the margins of the conference, Amb. @urujeniB met with officials from @MZEZ_RS, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia to discuss practical avenues for enhanced cooperation and partnership. The Embassy also engaged with private sector as well as development patners.

She also participated in the #BledWaterForum2026, joining international leaders and experts in discussions on the water-climate nexus, water resilience and the importance of international cooperation in addressing shared development challenges.

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[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

At the 15th Africa Day Conference in Ljubljana, Amb. @urujeniB presented Rwanda’s economic transformation, investment opportunities and business-friendly environment.

She highlighted the opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area, which is connecting African markets and unlocking new avenues for growth and development. 🇷🇼🇸🇮

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[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

Today in Ljubljana, Amb. @urujeniB presented Copies of Letters of Credence to Amb. Nataša Prah, Head of Diplomatic Protocol at the @MZEZ_RS.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange on areas of mutual interest and ways to further enhance cooperation between Rwanda and Slovenia. 🇷🇼🇸🇮

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

This afternoon in Paris, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron, along with senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, academics, researchers and friends of Rwanda for the unveiling of a monument honoring the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Follow live: https://t.co/vLzke9ogk8