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@RotaryKigaliSr I was privileged to attend the lunch time fellowship with the District Governor and it was a rich exchange of ideas and plenty of learning from DG. He inspired us to aim higher in our service above self.

On Friday 24/10, members from @RotaryKigaliSr had the pleasure to meet with #Rotary District 9150 Governor Claude Cherubala. We presented our Club projects, and committed to increase the number of Paul Harris Fellows, as well as our club members. #ServiceAboveSelf #UniteForGood

Je regrette la rupture des relations diplomatiques entre le Rwanda et la Belgique, tout en comprenant pleinement la position rwandaise. ENGLISH BELOW Le ministre belge des Affaires étrangères, Maxime Prévot, qualifie sur X cette décision de "disproportionnée". Pourtant, depuis plusieurs semaines, persuadé d’être au centre du jeu diplomatique, il mène au nom du gouvernement belge une campagne agressive pour influencer la position de l’Union européenne et des organisations internationales dans un sens ouvertement hostile au Rwanda. Jamais la Belgique n’avait adopté une posture aussi offensive sur aucun dossier depuis 1994. Comme je l’ai expliqué dans La Libre (24/02/25) lalibre.be/debats/opinion… la Belgique aurait dû se tenir à l’écart des conflits régionaux et maintenir une stricte neutralité. Hélas, comme je le redoutais, le gouvernement belge a réveillé au Rwanda des blessures historiques qui s’étaient apaisées depuis les excuses officielles du Premier ministre Guy Verhofstadt en 2000. Faut-il rappeler : - Que les Belges n’ont pas seulement introduit la mention ethnique sur les cartes d’identité : ils ont créé ces catégories racialisées, instrumentalisant des divisions artificielles et instaurant une politique de discrimination systématique qui a empoisonné les relations entre Rwandais durant des décennies ; - Que le revirement brutal de la politique belge en 1959 a provoqué une première "purification ethnique" des Tutsis, causant des milliers de morts et l’exode de dizaines de milliers d’entre eux vers les pays voisins — une mémoire toujours vive, car de nombreux Rwandais adultes aujourd’hui ont personnellement vécu cet exil et la dure réalité des camps de réfugiés ; - Qu’en 1994, la Belgique disposait de signes avant-coureurs du génocide des Tutsis et n’a rien fait pour l’empêcher, ni même pour alerter sur son imminence ; - Que le gouvernement belge de l’époque a mené une campagne acharnée pour obtenir le retrait total de la MINUAR, supprimant ainsi le dernier rempart contre les génocidaires ; - Que certains partis belges ont maintenu des liens avec le gouvernement génocidaire, y compris après le génocide, et ont continué à entretenir une lecture biaisée et révisionniste des événements. Que le gouvernement actuel ignore ou feigne d’ignorer ces faits est non seulement incompréhensible, mais profondément irresponsable. De plus, le Parlement belge a voté à l’unanimité une résolution d’une agressivité inouïe à l’égard du Rwanda, appelant à suspendre tous les accords économiques et l’aide, et affirmant que le Rwanda représente une "menace pour la stabilité régionale". Ce texte reflète une méconnaissance criante de la situation sur le terrain — au Kivu, où j’étais encore il y a trois jours — et dans toute la région. Il contient également des affirmations factuellement erronées et inutilement hostiles. Le gouvernement et le Parlement belges pensent-ils pouvoir insulter, menacer et contraindre sans provoquer de réponse ? J’espère sincèrement que cette crise diplomatique n’altérera pas les liens d’amitié profonds qui unissent de nombreux Belges et Rwandais, dont beaucoup sont également citoyens belges. Alain DESTEXHE Sénateur honoraire belge Initiateur et secrétaire de la Commission d'enquête du sénat belge sur le Rwanda (1997) -------------------------------------------------------- ENGLISH I regret the breakdown of diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Belgium, while fully understanding the Rwandan position. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called this decision "disproportionate". Yet, for several weeks, convinced that he is at the center of the diplomatic game, he has been leading an aggressive campaign on behalf of the Belgian government to influence the position of the European Union and international organizations in a direction that is openly hostile to Rwanda. Never before had Belgium adopted such an offensive stance on any issue since 1994. As I explained in La Libre (24/02/25), Belgium should have stayed out of regional conflicts and maintained strict neutrality. Alas, as I feared, the Belgian government has reopened historical wounds in Rwanda that had partially healed since Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt's official apology in 2000. Should we remind them: - That the Belgians not only introduced ethnic classification on identity cards but actually created these racialized categories, instrumentalizing artificial divisions and establishing a system of systematic discrimination that poisoned relations between Rwandans for decades; - That Belgium’s abrupt policy shift in 1959 triggered the first "ethnic cleansing" of the Tutsis, causing thousands of deaths and forcing tens of thousands into exile in neighboring countries—a still vivid memory, as many adult Rwandans today personally experienced this exile and the harsh reality of refugee camps; - That in 1994, Belgium had early warning signs of the Tutsi genocide and did nothing to prevent it, nor even to alert the international community to its imminence; - That the Belgian government of the time campaigned fiercely for the complete withdrawal of UNAMIR, thereby removing the last barrier against the génocidaires; - That certain Belgian political parties maintained ties with the genocidal government, even after the genocide, and continued to promote a biased and revisionist interpretation of events. That the current government ignores or pretends to ignore these facts is not only incomprehensible but profoundly irresponsible. Furthermore, the Belgian Parliament unanimously passed on 23 February a resolution of unprecedented hostility toward Rwanda, calling for the suspension of all economic agreements and aid, and asserting that Rwanda represents a "threat to regional stability." This text reflects a glaring lack of understanding of the situation on the ground — in Kivu, where I was just three days ago — and throughout the region. It also contains factually incorrect and unnecessarily hostile claims. Does the Belgian government and Parliament believe they can insult, threaten, and pressure without provoking a response? I sincerely hope that this diplomatic crisis will not damage the deep bonds of friendship that unite many Belgians and Rwandans, including those who are also Belgian citizens. Alain DESTEXHE Honorary Belgian Senator Initiator and Secretary of the Belgian Senate Inquiry Commission on Rwanda (1997) @prevotmaxime @DavidClarinval @FranckenTheo @GLBouchez @UrugwiroVillage @onduhungirehe @YolandeMakolo @BelgiumMFA @MonarchieBe @Bart_DeWever @MR_officiel @vooruit_nu @de_NVA

@RotaryKigaliSr @Rotary @nkomati Congratulations Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors. We are improving the livelihoods of the need. Let us continue the good deeds for the less fortunate of our country

Kigali Seniors donated a water filtration tank to GS Rugando TSS, providing safe drinking water for over 1,300 students and staff. The donation is in line with the @Rotary commitment to clean water for all.

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Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors was proud to celebrate the installation of our 2024-2025 President Aimable Rumongi! Take a look below to see the great time had by all Rotarians and our guests! Thank you for joining us in celebration & fundraising for this years community projects.

@RotaryKigaliSr @RotaryKigaliSr we are proud to serve those less fortunate than us, #serviceaboveself This year, President Elect Rumongi will be leading us. Won't you join us!

You are invited! Join Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors for the installation ceremony of our new club President! 📆26th July 2024 🕔 6pm 📍Kigali Serena Hotel Experience the Magic of Rotary!

@RotaryKigaliSr The role of the youth in consolidating Peace and Social Cohesion in not only Rwanda but the whole continent is critical for sustainable development. Let us keep the coversations going and design fit-for-purpose solutions for sustainable peace.

Throwback to the Rotary Club Kigali Seniors' Peace Retreat held on June 1, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. For more information visit kigaliseniors.org . #rotary #kigali #RwOX

Explore how Rotary Club's mission of service, integrity, and leadership drives global change. Join us in building a better world.#RwOX #rotary #kigali

@RotaryKigaliSr Rotarians, please join me in welcoming Aimable Rudakemwa RUMONGI as the RCKS President 2024/25 with his team. The president assumed leadership of the club on July 1. The installation and festivities will take place at a date to be announced. IPP, PHF Andrew

@RotaryKigaliSr Join us at #Rotarykigalisr in serving above self!

Learn about the journey of the Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors, from its founding in 2022 to its dedicated leaders shaping our future. For more information visit kigaliseniors.org

@NewTimesRwanda So deserved! We applaude them for seeing what some others refuse to see, exemplary leadership.

#BREAKING: President #Kagame has received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Policy and Management from Yonsei University. Yonsei University is one of Korea's top three universities known for its 178 research centers.

Happening now: CONSOLIDATING PEACE AND SOCIAL COHESION IN RWANDA “Know the Past, Build the Future” organized by the Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors in partnership with Rotaract Rwanda and @InterpeaceTweet

The second session on strengthening psychosocial initiatives for peacebuilding by reflecting on interventions, achievements, challenges, and future perspectives, moderated by Rtn. Camille KARAMAGA. #Peacebuilding #PsychosocialSupport #RotaryforPeace #CommunityResilience

Amb. Valens MUNYABAGISHA moderating the informative and interactive session with Q&A