Simon Cyusa

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

In Rwanda, the name Paul Kagame evokes more than leadership, it symbolizes resilience, vision, and Africa’s potential.

Rising from rebel movement commander to global statesman, Kagame has guided a nation from the brink of annihilation to international admiration. His legacy is not built on rhetoric but on results.

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[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

@masala3_mike @michombero There are no Rwandan troops in DRC. What we have is defensive measures around our borders and that will remain there as long as the threat is not removed.

[Albert Rudatsimburwa 🇷🇼 @albcontact]

“Francophonie”

Why Louise Mushikiwabo deserves a third term as OIF Secretary-General

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[Mukobwa Winfred @MukobwaWinfred]

How the Rwandan youth rose from instruments of hate to architects of hope

During the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, young people were weaponized in unprecedented numbers. Roughly 70 percent of Interahamwe militia members were aged under 30.

Young people were taught to see Tutsi as threats to “Hutu Power,” an ideology that asserted the absolute right of the Hutu majority to rule, dehumanising the Tutsi as "subhuman", "cockroaches", "deceitful", “foreign Hamites” who had come to oppress the “native” Hutus.

After the genocide, under President Paul Kagame, Rwanda deliberately redefined the role of its youth. Recognizing that young people are the engine of growth not instruments of hate, the government introduced programs that combined skills development, leadership training, civic education, and psychosocial support. Youth were treated not only as beneficiaries of recovery but also were positioned as active agents of it.

Initiatives such as YouthConnekt Rwanda, the Imbuto Foundation, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Girinka (“One Cow per Poor Family”), and Smart Rwanda equipped thousands of young people with practical skills, leadership opportunities, and access to business financing.
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[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

@sdianda_ @RwandaMFA We know what Rubio is up to. You're duped to believe that Rwanda is a bad boy but it will not take long to recognize your mistakes. Time will tell

[The Great Lakes Eye @TheGreatLakesE1]

A monument against denial: why Paris memorial matters beyond remembrance

✍🏻In the heart of Paris, Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Paul Kagame unveiled France’s first national memorial to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on June 2, marking a historic act of remembrance and a decisive stand against genocide denial in Europe. Represents far more than a site for solemn reflection; it serves as an active judicial and political eviction notice for the genocide fugitives and denial networks that have lived comfortably in French society for a generation.

✍🏻For the survivors, it is a tangible validation of their memory. For the fugitives still hiding in plain sight, the message carved into the stone is undeniable: the France that once protected you is gone, and the truth has finally caught up.

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[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

@sdianda_ @RwandaMFA We know your intentions😄

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

Youth are the lifeblood of any society, the engine of growth, innovation, and change; however, they are also vulnerable. When exploited, their energy can be turned into a destructive force. Rwanda tragically exemplifies both possibilities. Full story 👇 https://t.co/Tm2V31izD3

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

@sdianda_ @RwandaMFA Fully committed by refusing to leave our borderlands defenseless.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

We have always stood for peace. But when a threat approaches our borders, we will not hesitate to act in defense of our people and Rwanda’s sovereignty at any cost. Protecting our nation is not optional—it is our duty. We will do whatever is necessary to safeguard our borderlands.

The FDLR, which you have harbored and sheltered for decades with the intent of attacking us, remains at the heart of this crisis—whether you choose to acknowledge it or not.

Protest if you wish, but we will not allow you—or the genocidal terrorist group FDLR—to exploit our restraint or leave our borders exposed. Rwanda will not stand defenseless in the face of threats to its security.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

What weakens peace in the DRC

For decades, the DRC has been trapped in cycles of violence and protracted armed conflict, with innocent civilians consistently bearing the heaviest burden. But what truly lies behind this tragic fate?

One cannot speak about the crisis in eastern DRC without addressing the FDLR, a genocidal militia designated as a terrorist organization by the US and the UN.

The FDLR remains at the root of the chaos in eastern DRC. Even more troubling is the persistent suppor by Kinshasa.

This would already be alarming. But it becomes even more dangerous when the militia openly harbors intentions to attack Rwanda, topple the government in Kigali, and pursue its unfinished agenda: the killing of Tutsi.

Western powers are fully aware of this reality, yet confronting it has proven politically inconvenient. Instead, Rwanda has repeatedly been cast as the primary culprit behind eastern DRC’s instability.

We have witnessed condemnations and punitive sanctions directed at Kigali, while Kinshasa—the central actor in this crisis—continues to operate with impunity.

This pattern does not appear accidental. It reflects a calculated and well-orchestrated approach that keeps the region in perpetual instability, creating conditions that allow the continued exploitation of the DRC’s vast mineral wealth.

The bias is evident in numerous initiatives presented as solutions to the conflict. Many appear one-sided, offering little realistic hope for sustainable peace.

Recent pressure from the United States on Kigali further exposes this imbalance. Rwanda is asked to lift its defensive measures, yet there is little serious effort to confront the very threats that necessitated those measures in the first place.

Condemnations of Kigali are frequent and forceful. By contrast, criticism of Kinshasa remains rare—despite repeated ceasefire violations, civilian bombings, reported support for the FDLR, noncompliance with signed agreements, and controversial constitutional maneuvers.

This is not a misunderstanding. It reflects a one-sided approach to conflict resolution—one that fails to address root causes and therefore cannot deliver lasting peace.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

@zachcoelius @visitrwanda_now Rwanda is always open, and thank you for speaking out with transparency and sincerity. Rwanda is one of Africa’s top destinations for holidays, tourism, and so much more.

#VisitRwanda

[𝑹𝒖𝒌𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂 𝑨𝒍𝒊 @Ali_Rukaliza]

𝐀 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚!

Clearly unable to digest being banned from entering Rwanda 🇷🇼, Clémentine @demontcl just published YET another frantic article screaming that two "journalists" were arrested in Rwanda—conveniently hiding the fact that they were detained under cybercrime laws that penalize spreading false information to incite public panic, identical to statutes in the UK, Germany, and France—not that the comparison is necessary, but that's how it works when dealing with white arrogance.

The truth is, these two men are NOT professional, accredited journalists; they are simply YouTubers chasing clicks, views, and followers. By inflating digital content creators into "journalists," Western NGOs deliberately rebrand a standard domestic law enforcement action into an "attack" on global press freedom.

When a Western country locks people up for spreading dangerous online fabrications, it is praised as "protecting public safety." When an African nation— especially Rwanda— applies the exact same legal standards to secure public tranquility, it is labeled "authoritarian."

Human Rights Watch has been banned from Rwanda for years for fabricating reports, and de Montjoye herself has a personal axe to grind after being denied entry for lying to immigration officers.

This is simply a coordinated PR stunt to keep Rwanda 🇷🇼—a sovereign African nation—permanently on the defensive.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

This is not about whether the people killed by your government are Congolese or Rwandan. The real issue is a government that kills its own people and then extends that violence beyond its borders. When we take defensive measures to protect our country from your hostile actions, you protest only because your plans have failed.

Take responsibility for your own people, but do not plan to cross into our land with violence. We have every right to defend ourselves, and we will not wait to be attacked before acting to protect our country.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

Ubwenge bwawe ubushyize ku munsani pe. Ese kurya mwirirwa mukoropa toilets iyo mu mahanga aho mwirirwa mubundabunda birangira imitekerereze yanyu igarukira ku bibuno n'ayo manyazi ntavuze. Menya munaryaho😂😂

Nyamara mukeneye ubutabazi we. Ahaaa! Sha mwatashye ko amahanga ahanda.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

"Mwebwe urubyiruko n'abato b'uyu munsi mufite umukoro ukomeye wo kurinda wo kurinda no kubungabunga amahoro n'umutekano dufite kandi bikajyana n'imibereho myiza mu nzego zose n'iterambere.

Mufite byinshi byo guheraho mukubaka amateka azagena imibereho y'u rwanda n'abanyarwanda itajegajega,..." Nyakubahwa Madam Jeannette KAGAME Umuyobozi mukuru w'Imbuto Foundation.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

And now you attempt to draw a false moral equivalence by casually referring to the “neutralization of the FDLR”? That is deeply troubling. You are fully aware of the serious threat the FDLR poses, yet you deliberately minimize it to shield Tshisekedi from accountability.

This is not a genuine pursuit of peace; it is a selective and punitive approach that only worsens an already dire situation. The neutralization of the FDLR cannot remain empty rhetoric—it requires decisive action, including holding Tshisekedi accountable for any continued support of the group.

However, because this has long aligned with your agenda to weaken Kigali, you remain silent about Kinshasa’s ceasefire violations, the bombing of civilians, the support given to the FDLR, and Burundi’s ongoing involvement. Ignoring these realities while condemning only one side represents hypocrisy at its peak.

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

🇨🇩 Belgium fully subscribes to this approach.
Withdrawal of Rwandan forces and neutralization of the FDLR should go hand in hand as swift and essential steps towards lasting peace.
At a time when the Ebola response needs unhindered access, respecting the truce and protection of civilians are more urgent than ever.

@BelgiumMFA

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

And now you attempt to draw a false moral equivalence by casually referring to the “neutralization of the FDLR”? That is deeply troubling. You are fully aware of the serious threat the FDLR poses, yet you deliberately minimize it to shield Tshisekedi from accountability.

This is not a genuine pursuit of peace; it is a selective and punitive approach that only worsens an already dire situation. The neutralization of the FDLR cannot remain empty rhetoric—it requires decisive action, including holding Tshisekedi accountable for any continued support of the group.

However, because this has long aligned with your agenda to weaken Kigali, you remain silent about Kinshasa’s ceasefire violations, the bombing of civilians, the support given to the FDLR, and Burundi’s ongoing involvement. Ignoring these realities while condemning only one side represents hypocrisy at its peak.

[Simon Cyusa @SimonCyusa]

And now you attempt to draw a false moral equivalence by casually referring to the “neutralization of the FDLR”? That is deeply troubling. You are fully aware of the serious threat the FDLR poses, yet you deliberately minimize it to shield Tshisekedi from accountability.

This is not a genuine pursuit of peace; it is a selective and punitive approach that only worsens an already dire situation. The neutralization of the FDLR cannot remain empty rhetoric—it requires decisive action, including holding Tshisekedi accountable for any continued support of the group.

However, because this has long aligned with your agenda to weaken Kigali, you remain silent about Kinshasa’s ceasefire violations, the bombing of civilians, the support given to the FDLR, and Burundi’s ongoing involvement. Ignoring these realities while condemning only one side represents hypocrisy at its peak.

[Victor Murashi Rutatina @VictorMurashi]

Subscribing to the approach is one thing; ensuring that accountability is applied impartially is another.

We have all witnessed the incessant and blatant violations of the ceasefire by Tshisekedi's army and its coalition forces. We have seen attacks targeting civilian populations in areas controlled by M23, yet these actions have been met with little to no public condemnation.

It is therefore difficult to ignore the double standard at play. While violations by Kinshasa are routinely overlooked, the moment M23 retaliates, statements of concern and condemnation are issued with remarkable speed.

Such selective outrage does not advance peace. It undermines confidence in the process and raises legitimate questions about the impartiality of those claiming to safeguard it. Accountability cannot be credible if it is applied to one side and not the other.

[Cyiza Liza @CyizaLiza]

@IsabelleKarake I hope they caught it, because most of them will be excited about the sanctions as if it were their first time hearing the word, and they will leave out such crucial information as though it were not said.

M23 are no Rwandans. Period. They are Congolese.

[NKUNDA INKOTANYI♥️🇷🇼 @patriotjuniorr]

RPA OPERATIONAL UPDATE — KIGALI FRONT (JUNE 5, 1994):

On June 5, RPA forces continued expanding control across Kigali while FAR defensive capacity increasingly weakened amid the ongoing Genocide against the Tutsi.

1. Gikondo Axis — RPA Gains:

• RPA forces captured most of Gikondo, leaving only small pockets of FAR resistance in the area. The gains further reduced FAR territorial control inside Kigali.

2. Mt. Kigali Offensive Begins:

• RPA’s 59th CMF commander Col. Charles NGOGA and Captain Andrew KAGAME (Retired Major General), Officer Commanding Tiger Company began offensive operations against Mt. Kigali, one of the remaining important FAR defensive positions overlooking parts of the capital.

3. Kigali Airport Closure:

• Continued shelling around Kigali forced the closure of Kigali Airport due to ongoing security threats and frontline combat activity.

4. FAR Supply Crisis:

• FAR forces increasingly faced shortages of weapons, ammunition and military supplies. The shortages reflected growing operational isolation and weakening battlefield sustainability.

Operational Insight & Core Perspective:

June 5 reflects accelerating RPA battlefield momentum inside Kigali, as FAR defensive positions shrank, supply shortages deepened, and coordinated offensives increasingly threatened the remaining high-ground strongholds around the capital.

To be Continued…
✍🏾: @patriotjuniorr