King Mohammed VI ’s Visit to Rwanda Heralds African Resurgence

Dr. Jassim Taqui

King Mohammed VI’s visit to Rwanda heralds a new dawn in the history of African Renaissance.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco and the Rwandan President stand on a shared ground vis-à-vis the African rebirth initiative.

The  monarch’s visit to Rwanda translates the “South-South” cooperation into real acts, in reference to the exchange of resources and know-hows between countries of the Global South.

Being “two new-generation African leaders,” the Moroccan and Rwandan head of state, have taken it upon their shoulders to rejuvenate the Continent and embark on a real rebirth.

The long-standing Moroccan-Rwandan fraternity bonds have been revisited. The King has shown keenness to boost bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The historic visit by King Mohammed VI to Rwanda comes at the right time and embodies a fresh dynamic aiming to perk-up cross-cultural dialogue in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Commenting on Morocco’s intent to rejoin the African Union, the King said Morocco’s return to its institutional family is a natural endeavor backed up by Rwanda and the bulk the African family.

In fact, Morocco’s good will to uphold the interests of the entire continent is the latest show of diplomatic skill by the Moroccan sovereign. 

King Mohammed VI arrived in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Tuesday night, marking the first leg of his three-state East Africa journey.

National and foreign media outlets lauded the visit, the first of its kind by Mohammed VI since his accession to the Moroccan throne in 1999.

The visit is said to be one of an overriding implication to the entire continent and a leap forward in the history of the Moroccan-Rwandan bonds.