As Rwandans in the country commemorated the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, Kwibohora 31, on Friday, July 4, compatriots in different other countries also joined in, in their respective locations.
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Over 1,000 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda from across the UK and Ireland on July 4 gathered at The Royal Regency in London to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day.
People travelled from cities including Manchester, Coventry, Newcastle, Liverpool, Nottingham, and Bristol, offering a powerful demonstration of unity and national representation within the Rwandan diaspora.
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In Nairobi, around 700 people, including members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Rwanda, and members of the Rwandan community in Kenya, gathered at the Rwanda High Commission to celebrate.
In Moscow, more than 300 Rwandans, government officials, diplomats, and friends of Rwanda, convened at the Rwandan Embassy in the Russian Federation.
In Johannesburg, South Africa, representatives of the South African government, members of the diplomatic corps, and the Rwandan community joined in solidarity to honour Rwanda’s journey of liberation and resilience.
In Abu Dhabi, the Embassy of Rwanda in the United Arab Emirates hosted over 250 members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Rwanda, and Rwandan community members in a similar commemoration to mark the 31st Anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation.
In Kampala, Uganda, Rwandans celebrated the occasion on Saturday.
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The Rwandan Embassy and Permanent Mission in Geneva, on July 4, hosted a commemorative event to mark the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora31. The ceremony brought together diplomats, UN officials, members of the Rwandan community, and friends of Rwanda in a celebration of resilience and national renewal.
In her keynote address, Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa paid tribute to the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA), whose sacrifice paved the way for the country’s liberation in 1994. She emphasized Rwanda’s continued commitment to constructive engagement in global cooperation and multilateralism.
The evening featured a lively musical performance by Rwandan artist Christiane Boukuru, whose powerful voice and stage presence added an emotional depth to the celebration. Cultural performances and moments of reflection reaffirmed Rwanda’s progress and the enduring spirit of unity that defines Kwibohora.