On 26th November 2011, the High Commission of Rwanda in the Republic of South Africa held a meeting with Rwanda diaspora community, mainly from the province of Gauteng (North east part of South Africa) which comprises Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion and Midrand.
The meeting under theme “United we win, Divided we fall” was attended by about 250 people including; Students, professionals, businessmen and refugees in South Africa attended this event.
During the meeting, pertinent issues of Rwanda were raised including; the path of Vision 2020, Rwanda’s development as well as the purpose of the cessation clause were presented to the public.
In his remark to the diaspora community, H.E Vincent Karega, The High Commissioner of Rwanda in the Republic of South Africa, gave a historical background of Rwanda’s tragedy.
Karega called upon the diaspora community to keep at heart their country and ignore their differences urging them to live in solidarity and work together to improve their wellbeing and dignity. He reiterated support of the High Commission in those endeavors.
The event was concluded by colorful dance and rhythms of Rwanda through which the diaspora could not contain their nostalgia.
The High Commission of Rwanda intends to organize similar meetings in Capetown, Durban and Maputo ( Mozambique).
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