#Turikumwe

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[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

President Kagame today received General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Their discussions focused on the strong bilateral cooperation between Rwanda and Uganda, as well as regional peace, security, and stability.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“To the young people, once again, this country expects a lot from you. And when I say the country, I mean you. You are, in fact, waiting for yourselves. You are the future you are looking toward. But it comes back to the process I was talking about, the mindset, the spirit, and everything else I mentioned, education and health. You must have knowledge, and you must have good health. Because if you are not healthy, what use is knowledge? What good is knowing anything if you do not have the health to make use of it? You must have both. And it is entirely possible to have both, if you make the choice to pursue both. It cannot be one without the other.

It is like raising a child, or planting a tree. You plant the seed, and as it grows, you continue giving it what it needs in order to thrive. It is the same with people. You need knowledge, and you should do everything possible to acquire it. But not simply to possess it. You must be able to use that knowledge to achieve the goals you have set for yourselves.” President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF | RPF Bureau Politique.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“Had Rwanda not stood up and taken responsibility and brought ourselves this far, we would be nothing. There would still be people coming to feed us.

When others complement what you are already trying to do, that is a good thing. But if you have done nothing yourself, if you have achieved nothing on your own, then you become nothing.

That is why we should always look back and remember. It helps guide us, including in the way we engage with others, whether in our region or beyond.

Most of you here are probably between the ages of 20 and 45.

Those who have gone before you are people who can look back and say : we did what we could. We gave everything we had, and this is the contribution we made. I am talking about those who fought for this country, and whose sacrifice made it possible for Rwanda to become what it is today.

Now, it is your time. I am speaking to you, the young people. Don’t wait until you are 70 and then start asking yourself: what did I do? I wish I had known. Take it seriously, understand it, and when you leave here today, act on it.” President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF | RPF Bureau Politique.

[Rwanda in USA @RwandaInUSA]

Bill Gates named Keza. Kevin Hart named Gakondo. Idris Elba named Narame. And many other global leaders and celebrities have taken part in Rwanda's unique tradition of naming baby mountain gorillas.
Now it's back.
Join us on September 4 for the 21st #KwitaIzina Gorilla Naming Ceremony and experience one of the world's most inspiring celebrations of conservation, community, and sustainable tourism.
Will you be part of the next chapter?
See you in Rwanda.

[#Turikumwe @WkpEvent]

What a beautiful country. 🇷🇼✨ Driving through Kigali at night reminds me why Rwanda is called the Land of a Thousand Hills. The city lights, the peaceful streets, and the incredible atmosphere never get old. 🇷🇼❤️💯#Rwanda #Kigali #NightDrive #VisitRwanda

[Africa View Facts @AfricaViewFacts]

Spain has confirmed its 2026 visa policy, allowing citizens of Botswana 🇧🇼, Namibia 🇳🇦, Eswatini 🇸🇿, Lesotho 🇱🇸, Mauritius 🇲🇺, Seychelles 🇸🇨, Cape Verde 🇨🇻, and Rwanda 🇷🇼 to enter visa free for up to 90 days with an ordinary passport.

The policy covers short stays in Spain and other Schengen countries.

Citizens of most other African countries will still need to obtain a Schengen visa before travelling.

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Aston Villa is pleased to announce Visit Rwanda as the club’s Principal Partner, Official Tourism Partner and Official Coffee Provider. 🤝

[Visit Rwanda @visitrwanda_now]

The Land of a Thousand Hills meets the City of a Thousand Trades.

A new journey begins with @AVFCOfficial.

We can't wait to welcome Aston Villa fans to Rwanda.

#VisitRwanda

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

This morning in Doha, President Kagame met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani @TamimBinHamad to convey his condolences on the passing of his beloved father, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and to express his solidarity with the people of Qatar during this time of mourning.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

President Kagame is in Geneva where will deliver a keynote address at the opening of the @AIforGood Global Summit 2026, and officially launch the AI for Good Global Commission, along with co-chair Marc @Benioff, CEO and Co-Founder of Salesforce, vice-chair Doreen Bogdan-Martin, @ITUSecGen, President @HallaTomas of Iceland and President @AlarKaris of Estonia. The Summit, co-convened by @ITU and Switzerland, is being held under the theme, “Unlocking AI’s potential to serve humanity.”

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“For decades, Rwanda was shaped by a deliberate system of exclusion, fear, and division. The purpose of the liberation struggle was to restore what had been taken away: the right of Rwandans to live in dignity.

However, the ideas behind the genocide have not disappeared completely. They persist in different forms, and remain present across our region. We have seen, and suffered too much to ever take this threat lightly.

Security and good governance are the foundation of everything we have built. Security is a matter of survival, not external approval. Without it, nothing else holds together. That is why we remain vigilant and firm.

What happened here will never happen again, for one simple reason: we will not allow it.”President Kagame | #Kwibohora32

[NBA Africa @NBA_Africa]

Honoring his roots. 🇷🇼

Nate Ament shows love for Rwanda carrying his heritage with him on draft night 🤩🌍🇷🇼
📹: @nbafuturestartsnow

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[NBA Future Starts Now @nbafuturenow]

"They mean so much to me and I'm proud to represent them on the inside of my jacket."

Nate Ament will proudly be repping Rwanda inside of his suit jacket for tonight's NBA Draft.

Watch the First Round of the 2026 NBA Draft tonight at 8:00pm/et on ABC & ESPN!

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

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.

[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]

“The current standing of RDF does not exist by default. It has been built over many years through dedicated service, discipline, and professionalism. You must lead with integrity, and never stop learning and improving.” President Kagame | RDF Senior Command and Staff Course 14 Graduation Ceremony

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

Perezida Kagame yavuze ko u Rwanda rwiyemeje gukomeza gukorana n’u Bufaransa ndetse ko ayo mahitamo yatangiye kubyara umusaruro.

Yagize ati “Uyu munsi u Bufaransa ni umufatanyabikorwa w’ingenzi ku Rwanda mu bijyanye n’ishoramari, ikoranabuhanga, imihindagurikire y’ibihe n’izindi nzego zihuriweho.” #RBAAmakuru

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

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Perezida Kagame yashimangiye ko umubano w’u Rwanda n’u Bufaransa, wubakiye ku cyizere hagati y’ibihugu byombi mu nzego zitandukanye, ukomeje kugana aheza.

Yabigarutseho ku wa Kabiri, tariki ya 2 Kamena 2026, ubwo Umukuru w’Igihugu na Madamu Jeannette Kagame bakirwaga ku meza na Perezida w’u Bufaransa, Emmanuel Macron na Madamu Brigitte Macron, mu Ngoro ya Élysée, mu Mujyi wa Paris.

Muri iki gikorwa cyakurikiye icyo gufungura ku mugaragaro Ikimenyetso cy’Urwibutso rwa Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu 1994, kiri i Paris, Perezida Kagame yagize ati “Uyu wabaye umunsi ufite igisobanuro cyihariye n’icyizere cyuzuye. U Rwanda rurashima intambwe mwateye.” #RBAAmakuru

[Basketball Africa League @theBAL]

🏆 THE 2026 BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: RSSB TIGERS! 🇷🇼🐯

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“The memorial before us is powerful, because it sets the truth in stone and protects it from the heartlessness of time, by instructing the living. It is not a validation, because none is needed. But it will stand as a mark of respect for the dignity of Rwandans and our history.” President Kagame | Inauguration of Monument in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.