In solidarity with Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania during this time of grief following the demise of His Excellency Benjamin William MKAPA, the Third President of the United Republic of Tanzania;
His Excellence Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda, has declared a three-day period of national mourning during which the National Flag and the Flag of the East African Community will be lowered at half-mast. The three-day mourning period will start from Monday, 27th July 2020 to Wednesday, 29th July 2020.
We remain in solidarity with the people and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania as well as with the family of the late President MKAPA.
Done at Kigali, on the 25th July 2020.
On behalf of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame
