“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
Ce mémorial en hommage aux victimes du génocide perpétré contre les Tutsi au Rwanda est un lieu vivant. Il cultive la mémoire et projette vers l'avenir la relation entre le Rwanda et la France.
À nous de transmettre avec rigueur, dignité, vérité et justice.
Twibuke Twiyubaka.
“This has been a day of great meaning and promise. Rwanda appreciates the steps you have taken. We have chosen to look forward, and write a new chapter together, and that choice is already bearing fruit. The ambition is there on both sides. But what matters most is the renewal of trust. Today, France is an important partner for Rwanda, in investment, technology, climate, and many other common priorities. Rwanda looks forward to working with France to deepen our collaboration, and expand the possibilities between our two countries.” President Kagame
Last night in Paris, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended a dinner at Palais de l'Élysée, hosted by President @EmmanuelMacron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, following the inauguration of the memorial commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
“Confronting historical responsibilities requires real courage, because it generates fierce opposition by those with a case to answer. You need a strong sense of humanity to see it through. President Macron, I want to commend you on both counts: courage and humanity.
You acknowledged that France could have stopped the genocide, but did not. In response, I described your words as something more valuable than an apology: namely, the truth. This door was first opened by President Nicolas Sarkozy, and I wish to commend him today.
The Genocide against the Tutsi was foreseeable, and in fact foreseen, and France was in a unique position to observe and to act. It took too long for France to come to terms with its role, causing additional pain. And on some points, we still have not found consensus. I fully understand the feelings of those survivors and advocates, who remain dissatisfied with the official record. But I believe that our common work has initiated a journey towards truth, which is irreversible.
And France was not alone in falling short, far from it. Many other countries did so as well, but none has gone as far as France in setting the record straight and accepting its part in the tragedy.” President Kagame | Inauguration of Monument in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
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
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.
Congratulations to our #VisitRwanda partner Paris Saint-Germain @PSG_inside on their well-deserved UEFA @ChampionsLeague title and on being crowned champions for the second consecutive year.
Congratulations as well to @Arsenal on reaching the final and fighting with determination until the very end.
Both clubs have made their supporters proud, but tonight, PSG proved to be the better team!
🔴 La Caméra d'or, qui récompense le meilleur premier film dans toutes les sections du festival, revient à la réalisatrice rwandaise Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo pour "Ben'imana".
#Cannes2026
“Sports, necessarily unifies people. In Rwanda’s case, we have seen a lot of benefits. We can see how it has increased numbers in tourism, people who want to come to Rwanda, people come for conferences, they come for events like this. It comes to choices you make, it comes to mindset as well.
When countries come together, when leagues come together, when people come together, the benefits are multiplied by a much bigger factor. You don’t want to have such a good thing isolated in one region or one country. The more people that work together, that come together, it forms a much bigger market that makes sense of everything you are doing.” President Kagame speaking on the transformative power of sports investment during @theBAL Investors Summit
“For Africa, energy is not simply a development issue. It is the foundation of industrial growth, and competitiveness. At the centre of this endeavour, is the question of investment. Too often, investors hesitate because they perceive many risks in Africa. We must work to strengthen regulation, ensure consistency and accountability, in order to build confidence and attract long-term capital.” President Kagame | Opening of the 2nd Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa #NEISA2026
This evening at Parc des Princes in Paris, President Kagame attended the UEFA Champions League semi-final, where defending champions and Visit Rwanda global partner Paris Saint-Germain delivered a 5–4 victory over Bayern Munich.
WATCH: Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has launched an SME Growth Fund, stepping in as a cornerstone investor with an initial $30 million commitment, alongside partners like Enko Capital Rwanda.
This fund will unlock long-term, flexible local-currency financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fueling business growth, jobs, and innovation. Aligned with the second phase of National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), it’s another step toward a stronger, private sector–led economy.
📹: @EmNtirenganya /TNT
“We find these powers who want to impress upon us that we really don’t have much, we don’t mean much, we can only survive because of them. This notion has to be challenged, and has to be challenged by all of us.” President Kagame #WPC2026
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Xu Hui, Chairman of Rich Resource International Investments (RRII), Vice President and Board Secretary of Chery Holding, and his delegation for discussions on potential investment opportunities, including the possible establishment of a local electric vehicle assembly plant in Rwanda, in line with the country’s industrialization and e-mobility priorities.
“We owe future generations of Rwandans more than survival. They deserve to inherit a secure, united, and bold country, and an integrated and confident Africa.” President Kagame #Kwibuka32