Rwandan President tells youth: Don't wait for the future... create it now.

Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:

Paul Kagame directed, President of RwandaIn a strong message to the youth of his country, he called on them to take responsibility and build their own future, stressing that what Rwanda has achieved is the result of hard work and sacrifices, not dependence on others.

Kagame said his country would still have been dependent on foreign aid “had it not been for the renaissance it has achieved and its sense of responsibility,” stressing that real achievements come only through self-effort and continuous work.

He added that praise from others for what is achieved is a positive thing, but it does not negate the need for each individual to have a real contribution, warning that the absence of action and achievement makes a person “of little value.”.

The President praises the sacrifices of previous generations

The Rwandan president called for drawing lessons from the past, stressing that the sacrifices of previous generations laid the foundation for what the country has achieved today, which requires the current generation to complete the journey and bear its role in building and development.

Kagame addressed a direct message to young people, especially those aged between twenty and forty-five, urging them not to postpone their role or wait until it is too late, saying that the right time to act is now, not in later stages of life.

He stressed that the responsibility for preserving what has been achieved lies with the youth, calling on them to take their present seriously and invest in their capabilities in order to achieve a better future for their country.

Kagame concluded his remarks by emphasizing the need to translate words into actions and to work towards bringing about real change that will be reflected in society, thus ensuring the continuation of development and prosperity in Rwanda.

In another context, by hosting the 24th edition of the Gorilla Mountains Rally in Rwanda from July 10 to 12, a stage of the African Rally Championship, Rwanda is pursuing a long-term strategy to develop motorsport and bolster its efforts to one day host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, which would be the first of its kind on the continent in more than three decades.

The roar of engines echoed through the streets of Kigali before giving way to the Bugesera tracks, where the 24th edition of the Rwanda Gorilla Mountain Rally continued. The event, which is part of the African Rally Championship calendar, brought together more than 35 teams from eight countries.