Rwandan President Paul Kagame warned that if South African wanted confrontation, his country would respond, and his comments have caused a stir online.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame issued a stern warning to South Africa after accusing President Cyril Ramaphosa of lying. Image: Richard Bord/ Wikus de WetIn his official statement regarding the situation in the DRC, Ramaphosa claimed that M23 rebels and Rwanda Defence Force militia were responsible for attacking peacekeepers in the DRC. This resulted in the deaths of 13 South African National Defence Force soldiers.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that if South Africa wanted further confrontation, his country would deal with it. Image: J. CountessThe president’s last point caused a major stir on social media, as he promised further action if South Africa escalated matters. “If South Africa wants to contribute to peaceful solutions, that is all well and good, but South Africa is in no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator. And if South Africa prefers confrontation, Rwanda will deal with the matter in that context any day,” he said.
His comments come a day after Ramaphosa reportedly warned Rwanda about attacking South African troops. During a media briefing on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, Defence and“The president did warn them if you are going to fire, we will take it as a declaration of war and we will have to defend our people. That is when the firing also stopped,” Motshekga said.“I think Cyril should fold. With a Minister of Defense like Mam Angie, this will end badly for South Africa.
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