As part of the ongoing @iaeaorg Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Mission for Research Reactors (INIR-RR) in Rwanda, RAEB staff, IAEA experts and key national stakeholders conducted a site visit to the future Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST) in Gashora, Bugesera District.
This morning at Intare Arena, President Kagame, Chairman of the @rpfinkotanyi, is chairing the extended RPF Bureau Politique meeting, bringing together over 2000 RPF members, leaders from public and private sector, representatives of other political parties, diplomatic corps and young professionals. Follow live: https://t.co/ZNvju4JB8I
âHad 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. Donât 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.â President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF | RPF Bureau Politique.
âThe RPFâs politics is about confronting problems and finding solutions. That is the only politics. Politics based on lies, on making things up, on deception, on looking for ways to cheat, what some of you sometimes call âgushushanya-painting a picture,â only creates more problems. It does not provide solutions. It simply adds new problems to the ones you already had.â President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF | RPF Bureau Politique.
âMaking people just shut up is going to be more difficult than people think. Telling us shut up, we will support those who want to come and kill you, like they killed you last time, and we will handle it the way we want. The only way to make me shut up is when I am dead. That's it.
Belittling everything and making it look like some people's lives are worth more than others. That is not my politics. It is not RPF's politics.
We are a small country. Very insignificant in many ways. You can harm to us but wishing us away is not a small thing.
When they said they would make the M23 disappear, they meant even Rwanda, we will make you disappear. Well, I can't invite it. I can't wish to have such a thing. But when it comes, when I have not been able to avoid it, I think they will find [us ready].â President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF | RPF Bureau Politique.
âTo 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.â President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF | RPF Bureau Politique.
âThere 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.â 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 partyâs vision over the next 30 years.
âI hear what is popular among young people these days: vibes. I have nothing against good vibes. Vibes are not just for young people. Even those of us who are older can enjoy them. But if we are going to enjoy the vibes, we must have something solid to stand on, please. Donât invest in vibes, invest in the foundation where you can now vibe. Because if there is no foundation, it wonât last.
We want things that are sustainable. We want to build a society that is resilient. You canât built a society that is resilient on vibes. But a resilient society can vibe.â President Kagame, Chairman of the RPF | RPF Bureau Politique.
On Vibes vs Substance.
President Kagame was trying to nip in the bud the growing culture that places a premium on vibes over substance. He underscored that vibes are temporary and will always be outlasted by substance.
Vibes can stand on substance but substance cannot stand on vibes.
One is reminded of the truism: form is temporary, class is permanent.
It was about time.
Rwanda participated in the 1st Session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on a Legally Binding Instrument for the Promotion and Protection of the Human Rights of Older Persons.
Read the key highlights below and access the full statement here: https://t.co/YUMsNRK5vN
Rwanda has been ranked among Africa's top performers in the 2026 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report.
This recognition signals to global investors that Rwanda communicates its fiscal and debt position with clarity and reliability, a competitive advantage as international capital becomes increasingly selective. Read more https://t.co/VIf3wmCL6r
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.
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âĄïžA new chapter begins. Visit Rwanda is proud to partner with Aston Villa FC as the Clubâs Front-of-Shirt Partner, Exclusive Official Tourism Partner, and Official Coffee Partner.
This partnership gives us a powerful way to bring Rwanda closer to millions of people around the world, inviting them to visit, invest, do business and discover the energy and opportunity shaping our country.
As one of Africaâs fastest-growing economies (9.4% growth in 2025) and one of the continentâs easiest places to do business, Rwanda is creating new opportunities across tourism, investment, innovation and trade. Together with one of the Premier Leagueâs most ambitious and historic clubs, we look forward to sharing that story with an even wider global audience.
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