Rwanda has ability to protect itself, not in state of war outside borders: Paul Kagame

President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame has recently said that the country’s history over the last 25 years in liberation, recovery and development has served to boost the nation in several capabilities, including the ability to defend and protect itself.

Paul Kagame made the remarks while addressing local and international media covering the 25th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The 61-year old leader also assured citizens of their safety and security, saying that past experiences have prepared Rwanda to defend itself.

“We are also assuring everyone that this Rwanda, with its history of suffering, has grown in all bounds, including the strength, capacity to wage a war in defence of its stability and peace,” he opined.

On the other hand, Rwanda’s Head of State claimed that some people made that armed groups had taken over parts of Nyungwe in southwestern part as purposeful misinformation. “People are celebrating and talking about how they are now overrunning some parts of the country. This is just a passing story, those people don’t know what they are talking about,” he warned.

“We are not thinking of creating a war outside our borders. It is a warning to anyone who thinks about war, and on our territory. If somebody has ideas that they want to bring war to Rwanda, they should also be aware of the danger they face if they do that,” he added, as reported by The New Times.

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