“There is one sure way of making a difference. Keep trying, even when you fail, try again. Be stubborn about trying.
Don't go away, even if some people would wish you to go away, just refuse. You stay and say, I am not going anywhere. I will just try until I get it right.” President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF, closing remarks at the RPF Extended Bureau Politique meeting that brought together over 2,000 participants to discuss ways to sustain the party’s vision over the next 30 years.
“In Rwanda, we survived, 31 years ago, our own tragedies, and we now have to survive many other things that come in from outside. But history has also taught us that even when there is darkness, whether in Rwanda, or in Africa, or in the whole world, some of these small places can glow and show some light.
Our Rwanda, in that darkness, glows.
We need to make sure we survive our own struggles and develop, and move where we want to be and where others are that have made it well before us.
Changing this little place of ours is within our means to do so as we keep surviving the blows from the bigger guys.” President Kagame | Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting.
“No one should think that just because we are making progress, there is room for complacency. We are not where we want to be yet, the journey is still long. There is still a lot of work to do, and it still requires your service and resilience. You, the young people, still have so much to give as we move forward.
The Rwanda Defence Force has played a role in building and developing our nation, and continues to do so to this day. By joining this profession, that is what the country expects from each and everyone of you, both now and in the future.
As you take on your roles, remember that service to Rwandans is your foremost duty.
When you serve Rwandans, the people you come from, your brothers and sisters, you are working for yourself.
The future of our country is in your hands. We see your potential, use it to the best of your abilities. We have high expectations of you.” -President Kagame
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined the Officer Cadets Commissioning Ceremony in Gako where over 1,000 new officers received the rank of 2Lt.
Today’s #Kwibohora31 celebration at #RwandaConvention2025 in Dallas was a powerful reminder of our shared history, resilience, and unity as #Rwanda-ns
Thank you for answering the call in large numbers. We invite you to join us again for the remaining two days as we celebrate, connect, and shape the future together.
“Remember this whole journey, remember your responsibilities, individually and collectively, and do yourselves and your nation proud.” President Kagame | #Kwibohora31 Reception.
“For Rwanda, the progress we have made speaks for itself: building the unity of purpose, the strength to preserve ourselves and live. This Rwanda cannot live on the whims of others. No, it happened once, it will never happen again.
It’s an act of survival. We don’t owe our living to anyone.” President Kagame #Kwibohora31
Sincere wishes of peace, prosperity and continuous growth to #Rwanda 🇷🇼 on #LiberationDay! We look forward to continuing our active political and economic engagement.
@RwandaMFA | @RwandaUN
Reporter: “Do you think the mainstream media will finally give you credit where credit is due?”
President @realDonaldTrump: “No. The media will never give me credit, but the people give me credit. That’s why I’m here.”
Today in Washington, Minister @onduhungirehe and the Foreign Minister of the DRC were received at the White House by President Donald Trump following the signing of the Peace Agreement between Rwanda and the DRC.
Rwanda thanks President Trump and the United States for brokering this milestone agreement and looks forward to working with all parties involved to advance peace, security, and prosperity in our region.
On the sidelines of #AIF2025, President Kagame met with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, to discuss opportunities for cooperation between Rwanda and the Council across various sectors.
President Kagame and President @TokayevKZ witnessed the signing of key agreements between Rwanda and the Republic of Kazakhstan, strengthening cooperation in:
- Diplomatic and Political consultations
- ICT
- Education
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Mining
“Kazakhstan has made remarkable strides in national development, matched by a growing and constructive role on the world stage. This speaks to your leadership, Mr President, and to the determination of the Kazakh people. We are happy to be partners and friends. In Rwanda, we know that such progress is built over time through good governance, and working with the right partners. That is why we are here“ President Kagame | Bilateral meeting with President Tokayev and their delegation.
“When the genocide was taking place in our country, and the rest of the world looked the other way and didn’t pay attention to us, that taught us a lesson. That’s when we began putting our pieces together, trying to build from within, bringing everyone to contribute, and creating that level of trust that gave us an opportunity to build institutions that were accountable to our people’s needs directly.
But this did not stop us from cooperating with the rest of the world. In fact, we received support from a number of friends and partners. However, that support would not have been helpful - would not have had an impact - if we were not standing together ourselves and doing our part from within.”President Kagame | Astana International Forum #AIF2025