{"id":2000118358,"date":"2026-07-05T12:04:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000118358"},"modified":"2026-07-05T12:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:04:33","slug":"zambia-and-rwanda-commit-to-deeper-bilateral-ties-at-kwibohora32-celebrations-in-lusaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/zambia-and-rwanda-commit-to-deeper-bilateral-ties-at-kwibohora32-celebrations-in-lusaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Zambia and Rwanda commit to deeper bilateral ties at #Kwibohora32 celebrations in Lusaka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The event brought together over 500 guests including members of the Rwandan community living in Zambia, host Government officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps in Zambia, and Friends of Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guest of Honour representing the Government of Zambia was Mr. Kangwa Chileshe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts who saluted Rwanda\u2019s journey as an inspiration to Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on behalf of Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Chileshe congratulated the Government and people of Rwanda for the gains thus far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKwibohora is a powerful testament to resilience and unity. Zambia notes with admiration Rwanda\u2019s remarkable transformation. From post-conflict recovery to sustained development, your journey is an inspiration to the African continent,\u201d Mr. Chileshe said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cZambia and Rwanda enjoy cordial relations anchored in mutual respect. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation under AU Agenda 2063 for the benefit of our two peoples.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He thanked the Rwandan community in Zambia for their contribution to the Zambian economy and assured them of continued government support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmanuel Bugingo, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Zambia, said Kwibohora32 marks a day when Rwandans pay tribute to the Rwandan men and women whose selfless efforts and valor liberated the country and laid the foundation for national unity, reconciliation and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRwanda has transformed from a post-conflict, ruined economy in 1994 into one of Africa’s fastest-growing and stable economies up to date, driven by structural reforms, service sector growth, and foreign investments. Rwanda’s economy recorded a GDP growth rate of 9.4% in 2025 and 10% GDP growth in the first quarter and is projected to be 7.2% for the year 2026,\u201d High Commissioner Bugingo stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRwanda aspires to become an upper-middle income country (UMIC) by 2035, and a high-income country (HIC) by 2050. We remain thankful for the unity and resilience the people of Rwanda have been able to build and for ably turning around Rwanda’s fortunes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe thank the Government and people of Zambia for their warm hospitality. We are committed to deepening Rwanda-Zambia cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education and regional peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also urged the Rwandan community in Zambia to uphold the values of hard work and unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was marked by a celebration of Culture and Faith with a display of cultural performances, Rwandan music and a homily presided over by Bishop Joshua H.K. Banda, Presiding Bishop of the Northmead Assemblies of God Zambia (PAOGZ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking at Kwibohora32 celebrations n Lusaka, High Commissioner Bugingo has urged the Rwandan community in Zambia to uphold the values of hard work and unity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The Rwanda High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia, on 4th July 2026 hosted a celebration to commemorate the 32nd Anniversary of Rwanda\u2019s Liberation \u2013 Kwibohora32 and the 64th Anniversary of Rwanda\u2019s Independence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2000118359,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[151,69],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000118358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-40","tag-editors-choice","tag-homehighlights","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000118359,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-4.27.59-AM.jpeg","alt":"","caption":"Speaking at Kwibohora32 celebrations n Lusaka, High Commissioner Bugingo has urged the Rwandan community in Zambia to uphold the values of hard work and unity.","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1080,"height":608,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-4.27.59-AM.jpeg","width":1080,"height":608},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-4.27.59-AM.jpeg","width":1080,"height":608},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-4.27.59-AM.jpeg","width":1080,"height":608},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-4.27.59-AM.jpeg","width":1080,"height":608},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-05-at-4.27.59-AM.jpeg","width":1080,"height":608}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000118358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000118358"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000118358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000118360,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000118358\/revisions\/2000118360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000118359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000118358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000118358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000118358"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000118358"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000118358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}