The west portrays Volodymyr as a savior for Ukraine whereas Putin is portrayed as the doom of Russia. Zelenskyy is portrayed as a soft comedian while Putin is portrayed as a ruthless leader.
Zelenskyy is portrayed as a man who loves his country while Putin is portrayed as a man who does not give a damn about Russians. Zelensky is portrayed as a man who is selfless while Putin is portrayed as a man hungry for power.
Zelensky is loved by world leaders while Putin is disliked by many of them. This is what the western media shows us but it seems they are just portraying what side they are on.
Here are a few things you to know about Volodymyr:
{{A little background }}
Volodymyr Zelensky is a 44-year-old man who grew up in Kryvy Rih a region of Ukraine. His mother was an engineer and his father was a computer science teacher. Basically, he came from a wealthy family.
Volodymyr Zelensky became known as a comedian and actor. He later became a politician when he formed his party in March 2018 and ran for presidency on December 31, 2018, winning the 2019 election by 73.23%.
{{He never fulfilled his campaign commitments }}
Volodymyr Zelensky announced his candidacy for the presidency of Ukraine saying he will be different from other Ukrainian leaders with his two goals.
The first was to fight corruption and confront Oligarchs, and the second was to end the Donbas war. However it did not succeed as it intensified and is still ongoing.
Up to now, 1650 Ukrainians die and 1035 got injured while 3.7 million people have fled Ukraine due to the Donbas war.
He never fulfilled any of his two campaign commitments to this day.
{{He demonstrated nepotism }}
As far as Zelensky is concerned when it comes to giving leadership roles he does not forget his friends.
According to Gravity Plus, when Zelesnkyy became President he appointed his formal writing team, his formal producer, and even his lawyer to governmental sits even though they had no prior experience.
{{Odd decisions }}
Among many odd decisions he made, after he became president; he appointed his press secretary through open competition with 4000 candidates.
Those candidates were tested for their sense of humor and tolerance for stress.
He also once held a 14-hour press conference at a food market.
{{Sketchy activities }}
According to Pandora papers, Zelesnkyy has offshore accounts outside of Ukraine such as in the Virgin Islands, Belize and Cyprus. He also has other undisclosed assets.
Many criticize it as the behavior of a businessman and not the behavior of a head of state.
{{It is said he is authoritarian }}
The Kyiv Post has already shown a number of examples of Zelensky being authoritarian.
Kyiv Post has shown that Zelensky has banned three independent TV stations in Ukraine. He is also behind the decision to fire lawyer Ruslan Ryaboshapka because he refused to pursue Zelensky’s agenda.
The newspaper also reported that he was behind the removal of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ukraine because she had concerns about the bank’s independence.
{{Zelensky continues to stand with Ukraine}}
Even though there are many things that are questionable Zelensky has done, he has not failed to show where he stands with Ukraine.
When the war first started the USA wanted to fly Zelensky out of the country but he refused saying “I need ammunition, not a ride.”
He is constantly on Television spreading messages of hope to his people and also he is being seen in bunkers with his soldiers.
Themed “A new purpose for Education”, the conference will take place at Kigali Convention Center.
eLearning Africa 2022, which is Africa’s largest conference and exhibition on technology supported learning, training and skills development will be graced by experts, practitioners, policy makers and investors committed to the future of education and training.
Multiple renowned speakers will look at issues, including: specific, practical challenges facing African countries, the suitability of global models in the African context, the importance of redirecting education to African countries’ future needs and the use of technology in enabling African countries to respond to their specific needs.
Other issues to be discussed include the development of a single African market and the consequent opportunities and requirements of employers as well as the contribution Africa can make to global learning and to providing African experience for solving global problems.
eLearning Africa is accompanied by an exhibition, featuring products, services and courses offered by some of the world’s leading producers and providers.
The conference itself offers a wide variety of opportunities for discussion, knowledge sharing and networking, in the form of plenary sessions, workshops, seminars and debates.
It also hosts a ministerial roundtable, at which ministers of ICT and education, together with officials and advisers, discuss emerging themes with experts, academics and representatives of companies and organisations from around the world. The theme for this year’s roundtable is “A New Purpose for Education” and it will consider the practical challenges facing African countries, the implications of a single market, and the contribution Africa can make to global learning and providing solutions to global problems.
Speaking ahead of the conference as political leaders, education experts and investors from all over the world prepare to head to Rwanda for eLearning Africa, one of the continent’s first major global, in-person conferences since the start of the Covid pandemic; Rwandan Education Minister, Dr Valentine Uwamariya, said: “eLearning Africa and the opportunity it brings for dialogue between key stakeholders is so important. This conference, and the ministerial roundtable taking place at it, will give us a chance to focus our attention on how we can all work together, as a continent and as a global community, to use technology-assisted learning to boost growth and bring lasting change and prosperity.”
“Africa has reached a crossroads. Now we face a choice. Let us seize the moment and take advantage of the best chance we’ll ever have as a continent by making the most of the fact that Africa has a dynamic, youthful, growing population – a real reservoir of human resources and talent. It also means planning, cooperating, and investing in technology-assisted learning and training, so that we can spread the benefits of education and provide the new skills that are vital for the workforce of the future. Failing to focus now on education, training and technology would be unforgivable.”
Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire highlighted Africa is now at a crucial moment in its development where the creation of African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA), the African single market, is an unprecedented opportunity to transform the fortunes of the continent and its people.
“We can leapfrog other countries and regions. We have a chance to bring real prosperity to Africa. But we must take the necessary steps to prepare ourselves and our people. Above all, investing in the combination of education and ICT and in ensuring that our people have the skills necessary for the markets of the future. Information and Communications technology can spread the benefits of education and training to the remotest parts of our continent. In the wake of the Covid pandemic and an economic downturn, every African government should now focus relentlessly on its education and ICT strategy. That is what will make the African Union’s 2063 Vision a reality,” she said
eLearning Africa founder Rebecca Stromeyer also said that the conference is attracting “huge” levels of interest and support: “People are delighted that we’re going ahead again. For our network of experts and professionals from all over the world, it’s going to be like a giant family gathering! They’re all looking forward to seeing each other and to making new friends and contacts. And we’ve had an enormous amount of interest from the corporate sector, including some of the biggest names in global edTech. Africa is the place to be right now for investors in education and technology. There is a widespread awareness of the fact that Rwanda has coped well with the pandemic and our participants will be well looked after in a superb conference location and we’re looking forward to seeing them for what promises to be a very significant conference.”
The eLearning Africa annual conference and exhibition, which was established in 2005, is the largest and most comprehensive knowledge sharing event for technology-enhanced education, training, and skills on the African continent.
It is a global forum for everyone with an interest in education, training, and skills development in Africa. In the past years it has offered thousands of professionals in education, training, and development invaluable insights into the evolving world of ICT enhanced learning.
It provides a diverse, content rich and thought-provoking programme, which includes pre-conference workshops and launches, plenary sessions, debates, discovery demos, knowledge factories and an annual Ministerial Round Table, as well as a large exhibition and demonstration area hosting leading international and African educational and technology organisations across sectors in Africa.
He conveyed the message on Wednesday 13th April 2022 as he presided over the ceremony to the end commemoration week which coincided with the remembrance of fallen politicians killed for opposing plans of the former regime of Juvenal Habyarimana to execute Tutsis.
The ceremony took place at Rebero Genocide Memorial where remains of more than 14,000 victims including Tutsis killed in Kigali at the onset of the Genocide and politicians who denounced destructive plans of the genocidaire government are laid to rest.
Dr. Iyamuremye said that the commemoration of slain politicians over standing against Genocide ideology and opposing the plan to execute Tutsis is essential particularly during this era when much effort are need to resist people taking advantage of freedom of expression to deny and trivialize Genocide.
“It is very important during this time when there are people using social media to spread rumours tarnishing Rwanda’s leadership and fuel Genocide ideology for the so-called political reasons. I consider the denial and trivialization Genocide against the Tutsi as thrusting a knife in wounds of survivors,” he said.
Dr. Iyamuremye further stated that it is essential to commemorate the Genocide that was perpetrated over bad leaders characterized by discrimination.
“Remembering these good politicians should be an opportunity for us to reflect on our tragic history, how it led to Genocide against Tutsi, how it was executed and know why the international community failed Rwandans,” he noted.
“From this, should emerge the legacy of courage to confront challenges and issues that might tamper with security and national development, starting with denial and trivialization of Genocide against Tutsi,” added Dr. Iyamuremye.
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana pointed out evidences indicating that the preparation of Genocide against the Tutsi was a result of bad politics with the involvement of political parties.
He pointed out the example of the then ruling party, MRND which established three more affiliated political parties but claimed to be serving different purposes.
These political parties including PARERWA, PECO and PADER were meant to resist Arusha Peace Accords.
The latter were involved in the mobilization of citizens to denounce Arusha Peace Accords.
Dr. Bizimana requested Rwandans to lean on good politics which is a fundamental pillar for Rwanda’s transformational journey.
Umuhire Adrie, the spokesperson of Political Parties Forum blamed politicians who fuelled ethnic divisions and hatred which culminated into preparation and execution of Genocide against Tutsi and called on everyone to strive for national unity and development.
He particularly urged politicians to consolidate gains in promoting unity among Rwandans and promote good governance treating all Rwandans equally.
Rebero Genocide Memorial accommodates over 14,000 victims from different parts of Kigali including Nyamirambo, Gitega, CHUK and Cyahafi among others.
It also home to remains of 12 politicians namely; Joseph Kavaruganda, Landouard Ndasingwa, Kabageni Venantie, Charles Kayiranga, Jean de la Croix Rutaremara, Augustin Rwayitare, Aloys Niyoyita, André Kameya, Frederic Nzamurambaho, Felicien Ngango, Faustin Rucogoza and Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana.
After the national mourning week, Genocide commemoration activities will continue until 4th July to mark the 100 days during which more than one million Tutsis were killed.
They are appreciated for their commitment to resist evil and fighting against the execution of the Genocide which took lives of over 1 million victims.
These politicians laid at Rebero Genocide Memorial in Kigali City were members of political parties that opposed the vision of the former regime of President Juvenal Habyarimana and his ruling party dubbed Revolutionary National Movement for Development (MRND) MRND.
They opposed discrimination and strived for unity until they were killed on 7th April 1994 as the Genocide began.
These include Joseph Kavaruganda, Landouard Ndasingwa, Venantie Kabageni, Charles Kayiranga, Jean de la Croix Rutaremara, Augustin Rwayitare and Aloys Niyoyita among others.
{{Below are profiles of the fallen politicians: }}
{{Joseph Kavaruganda}} was the President of the Constitutional Court. He opposed Genocide ideology until his last breath.
Kavaruganda who was also responsible for receiving the oath of Head of State; was killed on 7th April lest he would tamper with installation of the interim Government on the next day.
{{Landouard Ndasingwa}} was the President of Liberal Party (PL). The man renowned as Lando, his wife and two children were killed on 7th April 1994 in Remera by forces of the then Republican Guard.
{{André Kameya}} was a member of PL and journalist. He was killed in June 1994. His wife and children had been killed in April the same year. Kameya worked with Kinyamateka, ORINFOR and also served as the Chief Editor of the journal of the Ministry of Justice.
He was murdered after launching a new media house dubbed Rwanda Rushya.
{{Frédéric Nzamurambaho}} was the President of Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Minister of Justice. He was shot dead on 7th April 1994 at his home by forces of the then Republican Guard.
{{Felicien Ngango}} was the Vice President of PSD. He was killed over defending unity among Rwandans without ethnic divisions. He was among politicians to be appointed in the Government following Arusha accords.
{{Faustin Rucogoza }} was a member of Republican Democratic Movement (MDR) and Minister of Information. He was killed along his wife on 7th April 1994. In 1993, Rucogoza had denounced hate speeches by Radio Television Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM) and issued a warning against the broadcaster.
{{Venantie Kabageni }} was a member of PL. He was killed at the beginning of Genocide against the Tutsi over his beliefs that opposed bad leadership of Habyarimana’s regime.
{{Augustin Rwayitare }} was a member of PL. He was killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi over opposing the Government which sowed hatred among Rwandans.
{{Jean de La Croix Rutaremara}} was also a politician whose vision was against ethnic discrimination fuelled by the former government.
{{Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana }} was a member of PSD. He was killed for being an opposition figure of Habyarimana’s regime.
{{Charles Kayiranga }} was a politician and member of PL. He was killed in the Genocide over promoting democratic leadership.
{{Aloys Niyoyita}} was a politician from PL. He was killed for opposing the bad leadership of Habyarimana.
The majority of killed politicians were from PL deemed to belong to Tutsis.
The also opposed its president Justin Mugenzi who had been convinced by MRND and decided to form PL- POWER.
These politicians are an addition to the former Prime Minister, Agathe Uwilingiyimana buried at the Heroes’ Square in Remera. She is also remembered on the dame date.
Police arrested Narcisse Havugimana, 40, in Kabeza village, Gihundwe cell, Kamembe sector after fleecing a local resident of Rwf100,000.
Havugimana had made the victim identified as Domitile Nyiransabimana, believe that he can facilitate the release of her detained husband, according to Superintendent of Police (SP) Bonaventure Twizere Karekezi, the Police spokesperson for the Western region.
Nyiransabimana’s husband was arrested recently for allegedly stealing a mobile phone.
“On Saturday, April 9, Havugimana approached Nyiransabimana and made her believe that he is friends with the District Police Commander (DPC) and can easily negotiate the immediate release of her husband, but demanded Rwf100,000, apparently to offer to the DPC for the alleged service,” SP Karekezi explained.
Nyiransabimana fell prey of Havugimana’s fraud and deceit and wired Rwf100, 000 to his mobile account.
Nyiransabimana was prompted to call the Police after Havugimana could no longer pick her repeated phone calls.
“Havugimana was tracked and arrested in Gihundwe and handed over to RIB,”
SP Karekezi said.
He further warned the public against taking criminal procedures to release detained relatives.
“Do not believe that the Police will be bribed to engage in such criminal practices. Anyone, who comes to you with such ill-advise is an alleged criminal attempting to also lure you into similar illegal channel,” SP Karekezi emphasized.
Obtaining property of another person by deception, under article 174 of the law determining offences and penalties, is punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 3 years, and a fine of not less than Rwf3 million and not more than Rwf5 million.
“Had a productive phone conversation with Prince Charles who we look forward to welcoming to CHOGM 2022. We discussed partnerships that include addressing climate change and the ongoing success of the Sustainable Markets Initiative,” President Kagame revealed in a tweet.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 independent and equal sovereign states. The Commonwealth spans the globe and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. Thirty-two of members are small states, many of which are island nations.
CHOGM is customarily held every two years and is the Commonwealth’s highest consultative and policy-making gathering. Commonwealth leaders selected Rwanda as host for their next summit when they met in London in 2018.
The upcoming CHOGM due in Kigali will be the first to be held in Africa for over a decade.
It was due to have been held in Kigali in June 2020 but was postponed twice due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During celebrations of the Commonwealth Day recently on 14th March 2022, the Prince of Wales, Charles confirmed that he will be among other dignitaries attending CHOGM 2022 in Kigali.
At the time, Prince Charles also revealed that he will be accompanied by his wife.
Kagame arrived in Congo Brazzaville on Monday 10th April 2022 where he was received by his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso upon arrival.
During his visit, the Head of State addressed the country’s both chambers of parliament before he was hosted to a State Banquet on the first day.
Speaking at the event, Kagame thanked his counterpart for inviting him to the country and warm hospitality extended to him.
He said that both countries have built strong foundation over the years noting that the multiple bilateral agreements that had to be signed on the following day demonstrate productive ties between Rwanda and Congo.
The Head of State also highlighted that both countries have what it takes to address common challenges joining forces to ensure that they continue to move faster towards progress and success.
On the second day of the visit, Kagame and his counterpart proceeded to a tête-à-tête discussions and presided over the signing of bilateral agreements in sectors of economic partnership, mining, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) handcrafts, culture and arts.
The President was accompanied by the delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta; the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana and the CEO of Rwanda Development Board, Clare Akamanzi among others.
[{{Related story: Peace and security in Africa remain high on the agenda – Kagame}}->https://en.igihe.com/news/article/peace-and-security-in-africa-remain-high-on-the-agenda-kagame]
The development was announced on Monday 11th April 2022 by French Ambassador to Rwanda, Antoine Anfré during commemoration talks bringing together the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) and members of the diplomatic corps in Rwanda.
The move follows long time of silence as the country declined to admit its responsibility in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi which claimed lives of more than 1 million victims.
Amb. Anfré said that France has been denying its role in Genocide highlighting that it is time to put it to an end.
“We all know what happened here. There are findings of Duclert report commissioned by the President of the Republic. Researchers reviewed archives for two years to investigate French role during Genocide. The commission finally concluded that France had a huge responsibility in activities that led to Genocide,” he noted.
The envoy said that France is intensifying efforts to try Genocide suspects through trials held in Paris.
The recent cases include those of Claude Muhayimana who was sentenced to 14 years in December 2021 and Laurent Bucyibaruya, the former head of Gikongoro Prefecture being tried among others.
“We want to handle at least one case every six months. It might not be enough but efforts are put in place on collaboration between leaders, Police and the judiciary that French and Rwandan judiciary are working together on this,” Amb. Anfré noted.
France accommodates many Genocide fugitives who have not yet appeared before court yet other related trials are delayed.
One of fugitives arrested in France in the recent past is Felicien Kabuga who is being tried by the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Other Genocide suspects living in France include Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo, Colonel Laurent Serubuga, Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana and Stanislas Mbonampeka among others.
Amb. Anfré highlighted that knowledge about Genocide will continue to be shared as a contribution to the fight against Genocide denial and trivialization.
He also noted that more efforts need to be put in place to strengthen bilateral relations given that both countries are envisaging joint projects.
Amb. Anfré explained that there are opportunities for future collaboration between both countries through the promotion of French language and other prospective areas of cooperation.
“France wants to be back in the right direction with Rwanda. The visit of President Macron and admitting the role of France had a great significance that we can focus on the future after getting on common ground for our past,” he revealed.
France’s role during the Genocide is mainly related to its support to the Government of former President Juvenal Habyarimana as Tutsis were being murdered on the basis of their identity.
French Ambassador to Rwanda, Antoine Anfré has said that the time has come for his country to end silence on its involvement.
He was speaking at the commemoration talk bringing together diplomats accredited to Rwanda and the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) held on Monday 11th April 2022.
Amb. Antoine Anfré served as the second secretary of the French Embassy in Uganda (1987-91) and later as the first secretary.
That is when he started following up issues of refugees in Uganda and the region.
As RPA launched attacks to the regime of Habyarimana, he explained that the country sought support from three countries including Belgium, France and the then Zaire led by Mobutu.
The ambassador revealed that Belgian soldiers did not spend long time in Rwanda while those from Zaire left a bad reputation where Habyarimana himself wanted to take them back home as they were accused of crimes including looting and rape.
“Only French soldiers stayed for long until 1993 under Opération Noroît. However many people draw much attention on Operation Turquoise which started from June 1994 as Genocide was being executed,” he said.
Through Opération Noroît, Antoine Anfré revealed, France helped Habyarimana’s soldiers to repulse the first attack of RPA soldiers during which their commander Maj Gen Fred Rwigema was killed.
At the time, Habyarimana’s soldiers mostly used helicopters that ‘one might be curious to know who piloted them’.
The ambassador stressed that the former regime had been mired in bad governance characterized by ethnic discrimination.
Amb. Anfré further stated that the French soldiers were trained enough to conduct operations and received orders from France.
“These soldiers were sent on the order of president Mitterand. He wanted to support Habyarimana who was an intimate friend. They were here from 1990 until 1993,” he noted.
As the soldiers supported Habyarimana to repel back RPA attacks, MRND was in advanced preparations of Genocide.
Amb. Anfré said that it was an addition to previous attempts to kill Tutsis on accusations of being the country’s enemies.
As the envoy said, France had enough information on the preparation of Genocide.
“I was a junior diplomat being the second advisor to the embassy in Kampala from 1987 until 1991. In May, I returned to France and wrote a report that we are going through the wrong path in Rwanda that we are heading to the worst direction, where one million people would be killed in 100 days,” he revealed.
Antoine Anfré stated that he knew ‘RPF was eager to win’ the war even though the beginning seemed complicated.
“I kept saying that RPF will once take power in Kigali. I also maintained that the more the war lasts long, the more many people would die. I observed that as a junior diplomat who had witnessed how NRA fought to take power.”
Amb. Antoine Anfré said that he got more suspicious as the then Rwandan leaders continued to sow ethnic discrimination.
He explained that there was a small group of people in France that did not consider the situation in the right context for the sake of getting promoted and allowed such activities to continue by making wrong analysis on the leadership of Habyarimana.
At the time, the envoy narrated, the group from France reported that the Government of Habyarimana democratic on grounds of the establishment of multiple political parties that included CDR and Hutu Power noting that there is freedom of expression with reference to RTLM and Kangura.
“They chose to ignore all these facts. Whoever rose an alarm from France would be silenced because they were convinced that the leadership of Habyarimana would have been defeated, had it not been the support of France,” said Amb. Antoine Anfré.
At the time, he explained, America had lost soldiers in Somalia where it seemed that the then US President Bill Clinton was not willing to get involved in what was happening in Rwanda.
As Genocide was topped by RPF, there were more mistakes as Genocide perpetrators were helped to cross to DRC with their weapons.
{{Genocide perpetrated by Rwandans}}
Amb. Anfré has said that RPF kept soldiering on until it stopped the Genocide against the Tutsi even though many victims had already lost lives.
He however stressed that Genocide was executed by Rwandans despite France’s involvement in the dark history.
“The Genocide was perpetrated and stopped by Rwandans. It is apparent that the international community, first of all France, overseen the Genocide that would have been prevented,” Amb. Anfré observed.
“It was not however prepared by French people but was prepared by Rwandans, some of whom were tried in Arusha, in France while others are roaming in France….”
Amb. Anfré said that France has been denying its role in Genocide insisting that it is time to put it to an end.
“We all know what happened here. There are findings of Duclert report commissioned by the President of the Republic. Researchers reviewed archives for two years to investigate French role during Genocide. The commission finally concluded that France had a huge responsibility in activities that led to Genocide,” he noted.
Amb. Anfré highlighted that knowledge about Genocide will continue to be shared as it contributes to the fight against Genocide denial and trivialization.
Else, he said that France is intensifying efforts to try Genocide suspects through trials held in Paris.
The recent cases include those of Claude Muhayimana who was sentenced to 14 years in December 2021 and Laurent Bucyibaruya being tried among others.
“We want to handle at least one case every six months. It might not be enough but efforts are put in place on collaboration between leaders, Police and the judiciary that French and Rwandan judiciary are working together on this,” Amb. Anfré noted.
{{The future of Rwanda and France}}
Amb. Anfré has said that more efforts need to be put in place to strengthen bilateral relations given that both countries are envisaging joint projects.
He explained that there are opportunities for future collaboration between both countries through the promotion of French language and other prospective areas of cooperation.
“France wants to be back in the right direction with Rwanda. The visit of President Macron and admitting the role of France had a great significance that we can focus on the future after getting on common ground regarding our past,” Amb. Anfré revealed.
He explained that his country has many projects like fostering collaboration in different projects in the areas of transport, hosting conferences and sports events among others.
Amb. Anfré further stated that the World Cycling event to be held in Rwanda in 2025 will be the first of its kind hosted in Africa where both countries will work together to ensure it is a success.
France recently announced US$500 million grant to Rwanda until 2023.
Among others, French Development Agency (Groupe AFD) has provided Euro 218 million funding to Rwanda from 2019 up to date
Shortly before presenting his credentials to the Governor-General, Ambassador Gatete had a brief meeting with Senator Kamina Johnson, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Jamaica. They exchanged on areas of bilateral cooperation such as sports, tourism and development.
The virtual presentation preceded the arrival on Wednesday, April 13th of President Paul Kagame for his State Visit to Jamaica.