Rwanda Joins British Commonwealth

The republic of Rwanda was admitted to the British Commonwealth on Saturday. It became the 54th nation joining the post colonial group. The members of BC admitted the central African country after it applied for membership in 2008. This decision was made due to the effort made in the country in the last 15 years, Rwanda’s government spokesperson said in toe capital Kigali.

Diplomats as also have seen a promising step in the country’s political development under Paul Kagame as president, after the genocide in 1994.

Rwanda’s application which was made along with Mozambique initially came under consideration because of criticism of its human rights record.

Rwanda was first colonized by Germany in late 19th century and then by Belgians. Later, the country held close ties with France, which were severed after 1994 Rwanda genocide.