Rwanda PM warns youth forum on manipulation
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva told a Moscow forum that young people can rebuild or fuel violence.
Rwanda’s Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva told a Russia–Africa youth forum in Moscow on October 29 that the country’s post-1994 Genocide recovery offers lessons on how young people can rebuild a nation.
Nsengiyumva stated that the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi killed over one million people in 100 days, and that the regime manipulated youth to fuel atrocities, while others fought to end the tragedy. He highlighted the Rwanda Patriotic Army’s choice of reconciliation over revenge after securing the country.
The Prime Minister urged young participants to use their skills for cross-border partnerships and noted Rwanda’s visa-free policy for African citizens as key for economic integration and shared prosperity.
Why it mattersYoung Africans attending a forum in Moscow heard about Rwanda's experience with youth manipulation and opportunities for development.