The Head of State was delivering his End-of-Year speech, marking the beginning of the year 2019.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on 2018, Kagame said it had been a good year for Rwanda and the African Continent in general. \u201cAfrica became more united and Rwanda contributed to that process. Our economy grew, and this reinforced the unity and solidarity of Rwandans. Governance and social cohesion also continue to get stronger. In other areas, including sports, our athletes increasingly made their mark internationally, especially our cyclists.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks to the steadfast unity and wisdom of Rwandans, our country remained strong and secure, and that will always be the case,\u201d the President said in his brief address.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur relationship with our African brothers is stronger today. But there are still challenges in our region, he warned. \u201cSome neighbours have tried to revive the danger posed by FDLR, RNC, and other negative forces. This jeopardizes the otherwise good progress in East African integration, as well as regional security.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor one neighbour, we expect it. However, we are surprised by another neighbour, where the evidence we have, and which they must also have, shows clear complicity, despite public denials,\u201d Kagame said, \u201cThis matter is being handled, and we continue talking with our neighbours in the spirit of African solidarity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kagame also called upon the People of Rwanda to remain vigilant, while not allowing themselves to be distracted.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has been a good and productive year for Rwanda. But there are still people in our communities who need our support. Helping one another is among the highest values of our culture,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
President Kagame wished all Rwandans a blessed and prosperous 2019.
\nMeanwhile, Rwandans welcomed the New Year in style with fireworks at the Kigali Convention Centre, where Singers Simi and Pantoranking ushered revelers into the New Year with merry-making.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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