Aime Katabarwa

Electrical Engineer EPFL
Expertise in Construction and Energy
Special Expertise in Elevators

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

Kenya Wins Big In Regional Fuel War:

In a major policy shift, Rwanda has bypassed Tanzania's Central Corridor, choosing the Port of Mombasa and the Kenya Pipeline network to handle its new multi-billion shilling Government-to-Government fuel importation program.

#NTVTonight

[Oswald Oswakim @oswaki]

"Afande, biriya bintu byaratubabaje"

Gen (Rtd) Fred Ibingira avuga ko yababajwe no kuba Kayumba Nyamwasa "utari ufite icyo afite" yaravuze ngo yarokoye HE Paul Kagame mu gihe cy'urugamba rwo kubohora u Rwanda.

Perezida Kagame yunganiye Gen ibingira amwibutsa ko, ubwo urugamba rwari rukomeye, Kayumba yatanze ikifuzo cy'uko ingabo za RPA zasubira muri Uganda kubanza gufata ikiruhuko.

[Rodriguez Katsuva @Katsuva_R]

Traité de Rwandais hier à cause de sa morphologie... Yoane Wissa marque le 2e but de l'histoire de la RDC à la coupe du monde ! Des fois, c'est l'enfant qu'on a négligé qui vous sauve dans la vie !

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

"If you look at what has happened in Eastern Congo, and everything we have gone through over the past four or five years, and you look at what we have left behind, there is evidence. There are facts that speak for themselves. In Eastern Congo, in Goma and elsewhere, the whole world came together against Rwanda. The whole world lined up against Rwanda: the FDLR and all the groups associated with it that have been mentioned, the Wazalendo, the Burundian forces, the FARDC, the South Africans, and many others. I would rather not spend time naming them all; there were so many.

When you look at the scale of what they had assembled there and what they were up against, it is clear that what they were trying to do was wage war against Rwanda, destabilize our country, and reshape it the way they wanted. In fact, they said so themselves. Ordinarily, if someone were to say these things without evidence, you might think they were simply trying to frighten people, to intimidate them.

To convince themselves that what they wanted was within reach and that they were going to achieve it, they even brought in mercenaries. You know that many of them passed through here. We gave free passage to our enemies, allowing them to leave a war they waged against us, a war that was never theirs to begin with. That alone tells you something. And it is also something for which our forces, together with others who stood with them, deserve recognition.

As for Rwanda, we will always be in a struggle for our very existence. Regardless of those who wish us harm, surrounding us from many sides, one thing remains true: we should and will always be a step ahead of them.

It is our right. It is our will. And our history has taught us that we have within ourselves the capacity to defend and protect ourselves whenever necessary. And that is exactly what we will continue to do." President Kagame | Unity Club Meeting

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

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

[Florentine Kabasinga 🇷🇼✊🏾 @KabasingaF]

Monsieur @PatrickMuyaya, si vous n'étiez pas animé avant tout par l'obsession haineuse que vous nourrissez contre le Rwanda, vous sauriez, en tant que ministre de la Communication, que :

La présence d'une raffinerie d'or dans un pays ne prouve nullement que celui-ci possède d'importants gisements aurifères, même si, en l'occurrence, le Rwanda en dispose effectivement.
Le raffinage est une activité industrielle qui peut être totalement indépendante de la production minière nationale.
C'est une réalité économique élémentaire que tout décideur public se doit de connaître.
Plusieurs pays en apportent la démonstration éclatante :

Suisse : elle abrite les plus grandes raffineries d'or du monde, dont Valcambi, PAMP et Argor-Heraeus, alors que sa production aurifère nationale est quasi inexistante. Personne ne l'accuse pour autant de piller les mines d'autrui.

Émirats arabes unis : Dubaï est devenu l'un des plus grands centres mondiaux du raffinage et du négoce de l'or, sans être le moins du monde un pays producteur.
Le secteur y représente pourtant des dizaines de milliards de dollars d'échanges annuels.

Singapour : cette cité-État dispose d'importantes capacités de raffinage et de négoce des métaux précieux, en l'absence totale de production minière sur son territoire.

Belgique : Umicore, dont le siège est à Bruxelles, figure parmi les installations les plus importantes au monde en matière de raffinage et de recyclage des métaux précieux.
La Belgique ne possède pourtant aucune mine d'or significative. L'entreprise traite des matières premières provenant de nombreux pays et nul ne songe à l'en blâmer.

La conclusion s'impose d'elle-même : le fait que le Rwanda dispose d'une raffinerie d'or ne constitue en aucun cas, à lui seul, la preuve que l'or traité est extrait du sous-sol rwandais. Une raffinerie peut légalement, et couramment, traiter de l'or importé de divers pays, dans le strict respect des réglementations internationales et des exigences de traçabilité.

Le Rwanda a exactement le même droit que la Suisse, les Émirats, Singapour ou la Belgique d'exercer cette activité industrielle.
La différence, c'est que ces pays ne font pas l'objet d'accusations infondées.
Ce deux poids, deux mesures révèle moins une analyse rigoureuse qu'un parti pris idéologique difficilement dissimulable.
Tout compte fait, comme le dit l'adage, "les vents les plus violents forgent les arbres les plus solides", et "l'adversité est l'école de la force".
Les sanctions n'éteindront pas l'élan ni la détermination que notre leadership a su insuffler, au contraire, elles ne feront que renforcer notre volonté de franchir une nouvelle étape sur la voie du développement...

[AfroBallers @afroballers]

🚨 OFFICIAL: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NBA DRAFT HISTORY, 11 PLAYERS WITH DIRECT TIES TO AN AFRICAN NATION HAVE BEEN SELECTED IN A SINGLE DRAFT. 🌍🚀

[tems 𝖘z𝖓 @temsszn]

Tems & Michelle Obama ❤️🥹

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

.@TemsBaby and I met with some aspiring artists at the Obama Presidential Center’s new Media Suite! Barack and I hope this Media Suite will become a place where young people can find their voice, learn about music, and make beautiful art.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

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.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

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.

[Dr Sabin Nsanzimana @nsanzimanasabin]

I challenge young people to spend their weekends wisely—get out, move more, stay healthy, and discover the beauty of Rwanda. #VisitRwanda #TunyweLess

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

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

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“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

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

President Kagame has arrived in Lomé, Togo, where he was received by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé @FEGnassingbe ahead of the inaugural African Air Transport Convention & Expo.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

President Kagame also welcomed Hon. Shirley Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth @SGCommonwealth, who is in Rwanda on a working visit. They held constructive discussions on strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and the Commonwealth, and the forthcoming CHOGM 2026.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Amb. Johan Borgstam, European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region. Their discussions covered regional developments, including the need for concrete action to address the root causes of the conflict in eastern DRC and advance a sustainable path to peace and stability.

[Belen Calvo Uyarra @BelenCalvoEU]

A pleasure to host @JBorgstam in Rwanda on his 7th visit!

His visit highlight the value of continued engagement to advance peace & security in the Great Lakes region &the implementation of the Peace Agreements.

🙏🏽@UrugwiroVillage @RwandaGov for substantial meetings!

[Jennifer Hudson @IAMJHUD]

Performing at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center was a moment I will carry with me forever. I’m still processing it all and taking it all in…Being surrounded by all the living former Presidents of the United States while I sang our National Anthem was something I’ll never forget. The Impossible Dream took on new meaning as we celebrated @BarackObama’s legacy of hope and service to our country. And all of this happening where I grew up on the South Side of Chicago…It’s almost too much to put into words. I’m just so proud to have been part of this momentous day and to witness this historic occasion ! Look what God has done !

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“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.