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Rwanda: Rwanda National Day
State Department, 1 July 2022
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people and Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 60 years of independence on July 1 and the 28th… Read more »
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Rwanda: Why Rwanda Doesn't Celebrate Independence Day
DW, 30 June 2022
On July 1, Rwanda marks 60 years of independence from Belgium. Unlike other African countries that celebrate with pomp and festivities, Independence Day in Rwanda is a somewhat… Read more »
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Rwanda: Why Rwanda Will Not Celebrate Diamond Independence Jubilee
New Times, 30 June 2022
Friday, July 01, 2022 marks 60 years since Rwanda got independence, which would be a diamond jubilee. However, despite this being a public holiday, not much is expected. Read more »
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Rwanda: Gisagara Turn Focus to Liberation Day Volleyball Tourney
New Times, 21 June 2022
After winning the Rutsindura Memorial tournament, national volleyball league champions Gisagara Volleyball Club have turned their focus to the Liberation Day tournament, which is… Read more »
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Rwanda: Why Rwanda Doesn't Hold Independence Day Celebrations
New Times, 30 June 2021
July 1 is observed every year in Rwanda, as the day that the country gained independence from Belgian colonial rule in 1962. Read more »