Rwanda: History
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The Tutsi King Kigeri Rwabugiri established a unified state with a central military structure in present day Rwanda.
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Rwanda becomes a part of German East Africa.
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Belgian forces occupy Rwanda.
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Ruanda-Urundi becomes a UN trust territory governed by Belgium.
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Rwanda is proclaimed to be a Republic.
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Rwanda gains independence from Belgium.
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After a French judge issues an international arrest warrant for the President of Rwanda, Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with France.
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Rwanda joins the East African Community and makes English the second official language in its education systems instead of French.
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Rwanda reestablishes a diplomatic relationship with France, and is admitted to the British Commonwealth.
Sources:
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