Rwandan communities in Egypt and Luxembourg, alongside authorities officers, diplomats, enterprise leaders, improvement companions and mates of Rwanda, marked the thirty second anniversary of Liberation on Saturday, July 4.
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The celebrations held underneath the theme “Rwanda’s journey continues,” mirrored on the nation’s transformation since 1994 whereas reaffirming its rising ties with the 2 nations.
In Egypt
In Cairo, Egyptian authorities officers, members of the diplomatic corps, enterprise leaders, lecturers and mates of Rwanda joined the Rwandan group in Egypt to have fun Liberation Day.
Talking on the occasion, Rwanda's Ambassador to Egypt, CG Dan Munyuza, paid tribute to those that sacrificed their lives to liberate Rwanda and mirrored on the nation's transformation over the previous 32 years.
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“Earlier than 1994, Rwanda was a rustic on its knees,” Munyuza stated, recalling the a long time of discriminatory politics that culminated within the 1994 Genocide in opposition to the Tutsi, which claimed a million lives.
He famous Rwanda has since emerged as a steady, safe and forward-looking nation via accountable management, nationwide unity and the resilience of its individuals.
Munyuza reiterated Rwanda's dedication to regional peace and safety. He stated lasting stability in DR Congo requires addressing the basis causes of the battle, together with dismantling genocidal forces such because the Kinshasa-backed FDLR and confronting hate ideology.
The ambassador added that Rwanda stays dedicated to dialogue and cooperation geared toward attaining sustainable peace throughout the Nice Lakes Area.
Munyuza additionally highlighted the rising partnership between Rwanda and Egypt.
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He cited President Paul Kagame's go to to Cairo in September 2025, throughout which he and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi witnessed the signing of bilateral agreements overlaying funding promotion, water sources administration, reciprocal land allocation, and housing and concrete improvement.
He stated continued exchanges of high-level visits have additional strengthened cooperation between the 2 nations.
Ambassador Karim Sherif, Egypt’s Assistant Overseas Minister for African Affairs, praised Rwanda's achievements in reconciliation, establishment constructing, sustainable improvement and financial transformation.
He stated Rwanda's progress over the previous three a long time has earned worldwide recognition as a mannequin of resilience and visionary management.
Sherif additionally reaffirmed Egypt's dedication to increasing cooperation with Rwanda throughout a number of sectors.
The celebration featured performances by the Inyamibwa Cultural Troupe.
In Luxembourg
The Embassy of Rwanda within the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg additionally marked Kwibohora32 in a ceremony attended by representatives of Luxembourgish authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, Rwanda's companions and the Rwandan group.
Rwanda's Ambassador to Luxembourg, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, paid tribute to the women and men of the Rwanda Patriotic Entrance who stopped the Genocide in opposition to the Tutsi and laid the inspiration for rebuilding the nation.
“We pay tribute, with profound gratitude, to the women and men of the Rwanda Patriotic Entrance, underneath the management of His Excellency President Paul Kagame, who, on the danger of their very own lives, introduced an finish to the Genocide in opposition to the Tutsi in 1994 and enabled Rwanda to reclaim its dignity and sovereignty,” she stated.
Rwanda additionally honours those that made the last word sacrifice in order that the nation may stay, she added.
“Their braveness, patriotism and unwavering sense of responsibility stay the inspiration upon which Rwanda continues to construct,” she stated.
“The message of Kwibohora is evident,” Munyangaju stated, “a nation united in objective can overcome the best adversity.”
