Rwanda: History

The Tutsi King Kigeri Rwabugiri established a unified state with a central military structure in present day Rwanda.

Rwanda becomes a part of German East Africa.

Belgian forces occupy Rwanda.

Ruanda-Urundi becomes a UN trust territory governed by Belgium.

Rwanda is proclaimed to be a Republic.

Rwanda gains independence from Belgium. 

After a French judge issues an international arrest warrant for the President of Rwanda, Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with France.

Rwanda joins the East African Community and makes English the second official language in its education systems instead of French.

Rwanda reestablishes a diplomatic relationship with France, and is admitted to the British Commonwealth.