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Statement by Ambassador Erica J. Barks-Ruggles on U.S. Independence Day

Ambassador Erica J. Barks-Ruggles Independence Day Speech, July 9, 2015 Minister Mushikiwabo – thank you for joining us this evening to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. Honorable Ministers, Members of Parliament, Permanent Secretaries, other colleagues from the Government of Rwanda, fellow members of the diplomatic corps, leaders ...

By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 9 July, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches

Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder: Community Independence Day Celebration on July 11, 2015

U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda | July 3, 2015 The U.S. Embassy will host its annual Independence Day celebration for U.S. citizens and their families living in Rwanda on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali. This year’s event will feature a free performance by the U.S. ...

By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 3 July, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

Statement by Secretary of State, John Kerry on Rwanda National Day

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 1, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Rwanda on the 53nd anniversary of your independence on July 1. On this day, we recognize Rwanda’s many achievements since its independence. Rwanda is widely recognized ...

By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 1 July, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches

Statement by Secretary Kerry on Ramadan

On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Teresa and I wish all Muslims a happy and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a season for heightened reflection, worship, compassion, and community. For Muslims everywhere, this special month provides spiritual nourishment and reinforces appreciation for the universal value — and values — of humanity. It is also ...

By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders

U.S. Embassy Seeks to Build Culture of Reading Through “Everybody Reads” Campaign

On June 8th, the U.S. Embassy held a kickoff event for its fourth annual campaign to encourage a love of reading. The “Everybody Reads Rwanda” campaign will be held from June 8-19 and encourages as many people as possible to read and discuss the same the same book. This year, the Embassy selected the young ...

By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 8 June, 2015 | Topics: News

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