Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of supporting actors linked to genocide ideology, warning of what he described as a broader agenda that threatens Rwanda’s security.
He made the remarks during a commemoration event marking the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza ya Kicukiro.
Nduhungirehe alleged that the Congolese government, under President Félix Tshisekedi, is aligning with individuals associated with genocide denial and extremist narratives, including Jean-Luc Habyarimana, son of former President Juvénal Habyarimana.
“There is no way you can support a genocide denier, particularly one linked to a regime that played a role in the genocide, without pursuing a dangerous agenda,” he said.
The minister further warned that such alliances go beyond political objectives, pointing to what he described as an agenda that risks fueling instability and reviving genocidal ideology.
“They are not only pursuing regime change; there is also an agenda rooted in genocide ideology,” he said.
He also cited continued support for armed groups such as the FDLR—composed in part of individuals linked to the 1994 genocide—as part of what he described as efforts that undermine regional security.
Nduhungirehe questioned how individuals associated with genocide crimes continue to operate while receiving support, despite international recognition of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
He, however, stressed that Rwanda remains secure, noting that the country’s defense capabilities are stronger than ever.
“Anyone who thinks they can plunge Rwanda back into darkness is mistaken,” he said, underscoring the readiness of Rwanda’s security forces to respond to any threat.
