Doreen Kagarama

“This conflict has lasted for thirty years. We have seen countless mediation efforts, but none succeeded in resolving the underlying issues. President Trump introduced a new and effective dynamism, that created the space for breakthroughs. His approach is even-handed, never taking sides. More importantly, President Trump’s approach is pragmatic. The process has not become an end in itself. It is up to us, in Africa, working with our partners, to consolidate and expand this peace. There will be ups and downs on the road ahead, there is no doubt about it. Rwanda will not be found wanting. I assure you of that. Our only objective is, and has always been, for our country to be safe and secure, after having endured so much tragedy. We now only want to look forward, in confident expectation of a prosperous and stable future.” President Kagame | Signing Ceremony of the Washington Accord for Peace and Prosperity.

This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received a World Bank delegation led by Ndiamé Diop, Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa. Their discussions highlighted the strong partnership between Rwanda and the @WorldBank across key sectors that contribute to Rwanda’s development priorities.

VISIT RWANDA becomes the official sponsor of the @LAClippers & @RamsNFL — the first African tourism brand in both the @NBA & @NFL $650M tourism revenue in 2024 Goal: $1B by 2029 #VisitRwanda | #NBA | #NFL

🇷🇼The journey continues! From Europe’s biggest clubs to America’s biggest stage, we now join the NFL with the LA Rams. Each sponsorship is a step in our long-term strategy: using global platforms to grow tourism, investment, and sports development.

“I’m pleased to name this baby ‘Mwizerwa’ meaning Reliable. This name celebrates Rwanda’s global reputation for reliability and reflects the country’s steadfast commitment to creating a supportive environment for private sector growth, investment and sustainable development.” 📹 Professor Senait Fisseha, MD, JD, Vice President, Global Programs, Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named a baby gorilla during #KwitaIzina20.

Minister @yusuf_murangwa has arrived at @RwandaParliamnt to present the Budget Speech for the fiscal year 2025/26. He will outline resource allocations and key priorities. Stay tuned for highlights. #RwandaBudget2025

TODAY IN HISTORY On 15 April 1994, 32,000 Tutsi who had sought refuge in Cyahinda Catholic Church in Nyaruguru were killed. To gather them in one place, Bourgmestre Ntaganzwa of Nyakizu Commune, along with members of the Interahamwe, first blocked all the routes to prevent them from fleeing to Burundi. Learn more: youtu.be/tXg4otAWOFk Remember, unite, renew #Kwibuka31

11 April 1994 is a key date in the abandonment of Rwanda by the international community. On this day, Belgian UNMIR peacekeepers withdrew from the ETO school in Kicukiro, abandoning thousands Tutsi from the area who had sought safety at a UN base. As they sped off, the peacekeepers fired in the air to scare off any Tutsi that attempted to hang on to their trucks. The Interahamwe who had surrounded the school for days immediately started killing those at the school and marched the rest up the hill to Nyanza-Kicukiro where they massacred most them. #Kwibuka30

President Kagame joined over 2000 Rwandan youth for the “Walk to Remember” from Gasabo District Headquarters to BK Arena, at the start of the 100-day commemoration period #Kwibuka31. President Kagame also participated in the candle lighting ceremony, which kicked off the Night Vigil, featuring testimony and musical performances in honour of the victims and survivors the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

« A country in Africa which agrees to say: I will defend my national interest, whether it is domestic policy, social political choices, foreign policy, security policy, will always come into clash with the international community, because you are defining your national interest in a way they are not used to. » - Donald Kaberuka #Kwibuka31

RWANDA WELCOMES PROGRESS IN DRC 23 March 2025 Rwanda welcomes M23's announcement on the repositioning of its forces from Walikale in support of peace initiatives underway, as well as DRC's announcement that all offensive operations by FARDC and Wazalendo will be halted.

RWANDA SUSPENDS DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION WITH BELGIUM There is no longer a sound basis for development cooperation with Belgium. Accordingly, Rwanda is suspending the remainder of the 2024-2029 bilateral aid program with Belgium. 🔗: minaffet.gov.rw/updates/news-d…

This afternoon, Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente met with Dr. Zarau Kibwe, the newly appointed World Bank Group Executive Director for Africa Group I Constituency. Their discussions focused on strengthening the ongoing partnership between Rwanda and the World Bank.

IDA is one of our most powerful tools in the fight against poverty. The fund employs a unique business model – for every krone contributed to IDA, over NOK 3.5 will be deployed to finance projects and programmes. #IDA has proven this model to deliver. regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

For Minister of Finance @yusuf_murangwa, a key priority of #IDA21 will be its ability to help #Rwanda🇷🇼 scale up and mobilize more financing for development. Watch👇🏾 @RwandaFinance #WBGMeetings

Rwanda was ranked top economy in Africa in the ⁦@WorldBank⁩ #businessready report. RDB CEO Francis Gatare, IFC VP Susan Lund, Prof. Mauricio Cardenas from Columbia University & ICC Secretary General John Denton highlighted the impact of reforms on business environments

RBD CEO @FrancisGatare speaks at the launch of the @WorldBank new flagship report #businessreasy (B-READY) which replaces the former WB Doing Business report. It benchmarks the business environment & investment climate in most economies globally

Wealthier countries performed better in the B-READY report BUT countries do not need to be rich to perform. Countries like #Rwanda are top performers bse of developing favorable business reforms.

⌛ 1 hour to go! The @WorldBank’s Business Ready 2024 (B-READY) Report launch is just moments away! B-READY offers key insights into the global business environment, guiding policy reforms and fostering private sector growth. Follow live from 4 PM CAT: live.worldbank.org/en/event/2024/… #BREADYReport #InvestInRwanda 🇷🇼

“Throughout our campaign here, it was always humbling to hear the slogan “Ni wowe”, meaning “It’s you”. But actually, in reality, it is not me alone, ni mwebwe, ni twese — it’s all of us. Our focus now returns to the future. For the last thirty years, our country has been a good work-in-progress. This new mandate means the beginning of even more hard work. Why not do even better than we have done? That expectation to keep improving is not a dream, it is realistic. We can do it, and we will do it. Above all, we will be together, and I thank you once again for renewing the privilege to serve our country.” President Kagame | #Inauguration2024 #Kurahira2024