Paul Kagame

"There is no peace for some and not for others. We all need the same peace. We will continue to stand for historical clarity regarding our situation, and will never accept to be painted as something we are not."

"There is no hiding place for you from these very facts of our history."

"Africa’s story has been written by others; we need to own our problems and solutions and write our story.."

"In 2024, we marked 30 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi, and the liberation of our country. These dual anniversaries serve as a powerful reminder of how far we have come, driven by a shared purpose to move forward and rebuild. Together let us continue on this path."

"Shortcuts and temporary fixes can not resolve this issue. There has to be a comprehensive solution that deals with root causes, in the medium and long term, which should guarantee lasting peace for all the peoples of our region. This is important for all of us, without exception."

"We take pride in aiming high, because that is possible and best way to live our lives. In any case, it is well within our means and capabilities."

"Always remember that we are entirely capable of shaping the future that we want and deserve."

"To our young people, we expect you to take Rwanda even further ahead, beyond what we have ever imagined."

"Unfortunately, we continue to see instability in our region along our borders. I want to assure you that Rwandas security and sovereignty will always be fully protected, by all means necessary."

"At the heart of Rwandas progress lies a simple but powerful truth: you can not expect others to invest in you, if you do not invest in yourself."