Rwanda: Kagame Defends Rwanda's Security Postureat National Dialogue

Rwanda: Kagame Defends Rwanda's Security Postureat National Dialogue

Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday chaired the 2026 Umushyikirano National Dialogue at the Kigali Convention Centre, using the annual forum to confront persistent regional security challenges, particularly instability in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, while reiterating Rwanda's long-standing commitment to sovereignty, self-reliance and national dignity.

UMUSHYIKIRANO 2026: President Kagame Says Rwandans Must Take Charge of Their Destiny

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Kagame to Africa: Stop accepting to be misled

President Paul Kagame has urged Rwandans and Africans to stop accepting dependency and being swayed by external influence. He said the continent’s biggest challenge is not external influence but Africa's choosing to accept it. ALSO READ: Umushyikirano: Rwandans weigh in on progress, what needs to change He made the remarks as he closed the 20th edition of the National Umushyikirano Council on Friday, February 6, at Kigali Convention Centre. Kaga…

UMUSHYIKIRANO 2026: Insights From Day 1

The 20th edition of Rwanda’s national dialogue (Umushyikirano) concluded on February 6, 2026, leaving in its wake a wealth of insights into the nation’s journey of development, leadership accountability, and… The post UMUSHYIKIRANO 2026: Insights From Day 1 appeared first on KT PRESS.

Umushyikirano 2026: Kagame Remains Bold on Regional Security, Criticizes International “Hypocrisy”

KIGALI – Delivering the State of the Nation address at Umushyikirano 2026, President Paul Kagame offered a sharp rebuke of the international community’s handling of the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), asserting that Rwanda refuses to be a scapegoat for the failures of global institutions. Speaking to a gathering of leaders and