📊 Intelligence Brief | Rwanda’s Kagame Resurfaces, Meets Obasanjo in Kigali

📸 President Kagame Receives Obasanjo at Urugwiro Village Amid Ongoing Regional Security Negotiations: In this official image released on 24 June 2025, President Paul Kagame is seen meeting Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo at Urugwiro Village. Obasanjo, serving as one of the facilitators of the merged Luanda–Nairobi peace process, discussed regional security dynamics in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and broader continental issues with Kagame. The meeting marks Kagame’s first public appearance following an extended period of silence that had triggered widespread speculation across the region.

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Ujasusi Blog’s Great Lakes Region Monitoring Team |🗓️25 June 2025 | ⏰0020 BST

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🇷🇼 Executive Summary

On 24 June 2025, President Paul Kagame reappeared at the official presidential residence, Urugwiro Village in Kigali, after more than three weeks without issuing any public statement or making an appearance. During this reappearance, Kagame received former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, initiating what has been described as “wide-ranging discussions” on regional and continental issues. Kagame's absence had provoked significant speculation domestically and across East Africa, ranging from health concerns to political manoeuvring. His reemergence appears to be an intentional effort to dispel rumours, reestablish authority, and address ongoing geopolitical challenges.

🧭 Situation Overview