Ernest Rwamucyo, Rwanda’s representative at the UN General Assembly, emphasized the importance of unity in tackling global challenges. He stressed that many pressing issues, such as economic shocks, transcend national borders and require collective action.
Rwamucyo pointed out that African nations and other marginalized regions have long suffered from global economic shocks without sufficient international support.
Reflecting on Rwanda’s experience after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, Rwamucyo noted that the country chose unity over division and has since become a key contributor to peacekeeping missions across Africa.
However, he warned of rising threats, including radicalized insurgencies in southern Africa, terrorism in the Sahel, and genocidal militias near Rwanda’s borders.
He argued that global security cannot be achieved by force alone but also requires a responsive global governance system that can quickly adapt to crises.
Rwamucyo called for reforms of both multilateral financial institutions and the UN Security Council to create a more equitable and effective global order.
