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UR-CE Principal Florien Nsanganwimana (3rd from the left) and PAM Rwanda representatives pose with the UR-CE football team ahead of the match.

On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, a delegation from the University of Rwanda College of Education (UR-CE), composed of students mainly from the football team and staff, participated in a Pan-African Movement campaign held at Ngoma District Stadium.

The delegation was led by Principal Prof Florien Nsanganwimana and accompanied by the Chairperson of PAM Rwanda at UR-CE, Prof Beatrice Yanzigiye, together with some commissioners.

The campaign was organized by the PAM Rwanda Chapter as part of preparations for African Liberation Day to be commemorated on 25 May 2026. It aimed to raise awareness among the youth on the importance of Pan Africanism values and their role in shaping Africa’s future.

The event featured two main activities, starting with a public talk delivered by leaders of the Pan African Movement at national level.

Hon Muhongayire Christine opened the session by emphasizing the need to build strong values and a positive mindset among the youth. She highlighted that promoting Pan Africanism begins with strengthening Rwandan values, self reliance, and pride in African identity.
“If you do not love Rwanda, you cannot truly love Africa. We must build ourselves on truth, integrity, and strong values,” she noted.

She further encouraged young people to reject inferiority and embrace their culture :
“We must overcome the mindset that we are less than others. That thinking is what held us back. It is time to believe in ourselves and build solutions from within.”

In her remarks as Guest of Honour, Hon Anitha Mutesi reinforced this message by stressing that true Pan Africanism starts with patriotism.

“You cannot fight for Africa without first loving your country. Wherever you go, be ambassadors of Rwanda,” she said.
She also emphasized unity as the foundation for progress :
“When we stand together, nothing is impossible. Africa must move forward as one people with one vision and one mission.”

The campaign also featured a friendly football match organized within the same framework, bringing together UR-CE Rukara Campus and RP Ngoma. Officiated by PAM Rwanda Chapter officials from national, Eastern Province, and district levels in Kayonza and Ngoma, the match went beyond sport to embody the spirit of Pan Africanism, promoting teamwork, unity, and active youth engagement.

Through both dialogue and sport, the campaign offered young people an opportunity to reflect on their role in advancing Pan Africanism. UR-CE’s participation reflects its commitment to nurturing responsible citizens who are grounded in national values while contributing to the broader vision of a united and self reliant Africa.

As the continent approaches African Liberation Day, such initiatives continue to highlight the importance of empowering youth to drive Africa’s transformation through unity, values, and shared purpose.

Ntirandekura Schadrac
PRO, &PAM Rwanda Commissioner for Information and Research, UR-CE