Rwandan communities in Egypt and Luxembourg, alongside government officials, diplomats, business leaders, development partners and friends of Rwanda, marked the 32nd anniversary of Liberation on Saturday, July 4. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Rwandans abroad mark Liberation Day with commitment to unity, development The celebrations held under the theme “Rwanda’s journey continues,” reflected on the country’s transformation since 1994 while reaffirming its growing ties with the two nations. In Egypt In Cairo, Egyptian government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, academics and friends of Rwanda joined the Rwandan community in Egypt to celebrate Liberation Day. Speaking at the event, Rwanda's Ambassador to Egypt, CG Dan Munyuza, paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to liberate Rwanda and reflected on the country's transformation over the past 32 years. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Liberation Day Before 1994, Rwanda was a country on its knees, Munyuza said, recalling the decades of discriminatory politics that culminated in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which claimed one million lives. He noted Rwanda has since emerged as a stable, secure and forward-looking nation through accountable leadership, national unity and the resilience of its people. Munyuza reiterated Rwanda's commitment to regional peace and security. He said lasting stability in DR Congo requires addressing the root causes of the conflict, including dismantling genocidal forces such as the Kinshasa-backed FDLR and confronting hate ideology. The ambassador added that Rwanda remains committed to dialogue and cooperation aimed at achieving sustainable peace across the Great Lakes Region. Munyuza also highlighted the growing partnership between Rwanda and Egypt. ALSO READ: Kagame lauds Rwanda–Egypt relations as two countries sign new agreements He cited President Paul Kagame's visit to Cairo in September 2025, during which he and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi witnessed the signing of bilateral agreements covering investment promotion, water resources management, reciprocal land allocation, and housing and urban development. He said continued exchanges of high-level visits have further strengthened cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Karim Sherif, Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, praised Rwanda's achievements in reconciliation, institution building, sustainable development and economic transformation. He said Rwanda's progress over the past three decades has earned international recognition as a model of resilience and visionary leadership. Sherif also reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to expanding cooperation with Rwanda across multiple sectors. The celebration featured performances by the Inyamibwa Cultural Troupe. In Luxembourg The Embassy of Rwanda in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg also marked Kwibohora32 in a ceremony attended by representatives of Luxembourgish authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, Rwanda's partners and the Rwandan community. Rwanda's Ambassador to Luxembourg, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, paid tribute to the men and women of the Rwanda Patriotic Front who stopped the Genocide against the Tutsi and laid the foundation for rebuilding the country. We pay tribute, with profound gratitude, to the men and women of the Rwanda Patriotic Front, under the leadership of His Excellency President Paul Kagame, who, at the risk of their own lives, brought an end to the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 and enabled Rwanda to reclaim its dignity and sovereignty, she said. Rwanda also honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that the country could live, she added. Their courage, patriotism and unwavering sense of duty remain the foundation upon which Rwanda continues to build, she said. The message of Kwibohora is clear, Munyangaju said, a nation united in purpose can overcome the greatest adversity.
