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Kagame's Bittersweet Offer to Late King Kigeli V of Rwanda

 He was the last ruling King (Mwami), from 28 July 1959 until the overthrow of the monarchy on 28 January 1961.

  • Rwanda:   Kigeli V - the Last Monarch

    East African, 22 October 2016

    Nearly six decades ago in 1959, as a two-year-old toddler was being whisked away to safety following an uprising against his community in Rwanda, a 23-year-old prince assumed the… Read more »

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Brass lapel pin 'Vive Kigeli V' - Original piece worn by Ruandese in 1959

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