HOMOSEXUALITY IS NOT OUR PROBLEM-SAYS PRESIDENT KAGAME
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- President Paul Kagame has assured the Rwandan Diaspora and friends that Rwanda is a peaceful country where everyone is supportive of each other.
The Rwandan head of state was speaking at Rwanda Cultural Day convened in San Francisco, California.
Commended for championing gender equality, the president was inquired about the possibility of living in Rwanda as LGBT (Lesibian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender).
For President Kagame who first took a minute-long pause, said,” it hasn’t been our problem. And we don’t intend to make it our problem.”
According to Article 26 of Rwanda’s constitution, “Only civil monogamous marriage between a man and a woman is recognized. No person may be married without his or her free consent. Parties to a marriage have equal rights and duties upon and during the subsistence of a marriage and at the time of divorce. The law determines conditions, forms and effect of marriage.”
However, sexual orientation is a private matter, not a state business.
Rwanda is considered a leader in the progress on human rights for LGBT persons in East Africa.
In 2010 Rwanda eliminated the criminalisation provision from its draft code and recently signed two UN resolutions on sexual orientation and gender identity, as the only African nation to do so.
Editing: Sesonga Junior
“It’s not our problem” “and we don’t intend to make it a problem” bless him 🙌🏾🤘🏿
valeur rush be less him ?
Are u a gay too?
Assi Wangu hell no
Alex Bej Bless him
Is it not? Really? Then stop persecuting gays in your country and start solving real problems instead, so we don't have to send charities to help you, you muppet.
"We don't intend to make it a problem " killed me😂😂😂😂😂😂
🙄 You see eye i used look at him. Waiting if there Lord Satan curse anybody put that person can never never rebuke that curse.
😂😂
Why don't they ask Arab leaders this type of question? I'm just curious
That'll result into war.. They wouldn't even dare to do that.
Ya, let them try and ask the King of Saudi that question.
They want to force it on us Africans, because of the "Aid", they claim they give us.
THEY KNOW ARAB LEADERS ARE HOMSEXUAL SECRETLY SO THEY DONT TO ASK THEM AS THEY KNOW IT
Guled Ali
Stfu
The Arabs are religious people and religions don’t accept immortality such as homosexuality
So therfore asking the Arabs this questions is pointless because this not just a Islamic thing but also Christianity and Judaism etc are against such behaviour.
As for the question being asked to the leader is because the so called government now don’t claim to be religious rather democratic or republican
Liberal or conservative
These political ideologies don’t reflect any religion
Yes. So proud of these presidents who stand proudly in front of global venues and represent the African culture exactly as it should be.
How should it be? And what did he say? He said nothing about any culture.Just dont harm anybody for what he wears or his sexual orientation is. That would be perfectly enough. We all know, thats not the case. So it indeed is a problem
@@Gott6666 Africa is not condoning homosexuality,talk to us about poligamy
F#ck off , what the hell does a gay degenerate know about Africans , we don't condon this disgusting sin and we will never will, cry fker
oh ffs look at african culture before christianity then comeback and tell us all how this represents african culture exactly. :(
As a Nigerian I've watched several Western Journalist interview this man called Paul Kagame and one thing that baffles me is that these journalists usually ask him questions that samples western values as the best point of view, which I think is a wrong way to ask a man who understands that the world cannot be viewed from one lens or perspective in order to get the right view of things. Also, he always try to correct them and let them know that he's not against their view but they should respect other peoples view and what works for them in their own dynamic space. Also this idea of superiority and inferiority of whose values are best to fit and fix this dynamic space called Earth or the world as we may know it, will surely leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth because one size doesn't fit all.....💯%
Western countries are all about THIER benefits
That’s the casual arrogance of westerners, always thinking their way of life is the one and only correct way of life
Agreed
, de
Fellow Nigerian here. I'm proud of your statement.
People of Rwanda are very fortunate to have President Kagame as their leader. Every sensible person can witness what has happened in that country within the last 30 years, and knowing it’s on the right path.
@@Propain4eva dumbas you are an arab , the guy is condoning homosexuality and you respect him , are you saying you support lgbtq too ?
I freakin' love this man! He is a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. He has completely turned Rwanda around from a war-torn genocide graveyard to a beautiful, modernized and thriving country! I just love the way he puts these little journalist in their place.
@@ericw7916 without asking for IMF assistance.i love him too
And still he gets criticized...
Ye
ah, Rwanda is a real gem!
Journalist was just doing her job... Asking questions.
@@harrisjnr6553 Oh come now! We all know that line of questioning from that journalist was not quite so benign. And boy did Mr. Kagame do a great job of putting that to rest! 👏🏽
LOL! people don't understand he took the middle ground. He tried not to offend anyone.
Lol, as soon as they heard "it has never been our problem" their brain went blank. That's the problem of we Africans, we do not take time to understand people before we start judging them. Am sure if they actually understood the president, the comments am seeing here would have been quite different. Kudos to the president, he is a brilliant man, I wonder what our own president would say if asked the same question😁
@@kenny4650 😂 I agree 💯. Our people make me weak. We hardly pause to think or understand.
He really did! In a cunning manner, he did not exactly fan or douse the flame.
Whatever the case, it was a very clever answer, because you can read it in anyway you like from any point of view.
If you say we don't want homosexuality, next day France sends some mercenaries to kill your people.
This is what a great leader looks like
Dictator not leader
He is not wise
@@boomstick_ you're out of your mind, you've got no sense to speak.
@@rukoranyangabo9128 OK boomer
Also it's "You are out of your mind". Learn to spell before saying someone has no sense.
@@boomstick_ I don't see the problem with spelling, it was just agape, imaged when I was sending the sms, but hope you got what I was trying to say.
As an African I also feel that is not our problem. And we also don’t intend to make it a problem. We can’t have other people’s cultures shoved down our throats
Amen 🙏
there is homosexuality everywhere though, it's not a western import, especially since it was colonization by the Europeans and imperialism by the muslims that made Africa homophobic in the first place.
@@hello-o3i lol cope
@@Homoerectus1548 I don’t think I’m the one who needs to cope 😂😂😂 considering that you didn’t have anything to prove me wrong but you are too afraid of the truth so you just tell me to cope lmfao
We don't want to be woke and erase women and be called chest feeders etc. The majority of people in Africa are heterosexual so when we say it's not our problem we mean it's like 1% of people in Africa that are probably lgbtq. We have issues of famine, poor infrastructure, lack of jobs and water we don't want to be dealing with these issues and be deluded that men can be women and women can be men etc, we know what biology is and we are aware of what is a man or woman and don't want to be convinced otherwise or have kids transitioning in primary school and all this crazy mess going on there,we are OK as we are,backward as we may be, at least our children and women are safe and protected.....
For the past 3 years I have been coming to laugh about this response😂😂😂, God please continue blessing our leaders to continue standing firm🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
"It isn't our problem and we don't intend to let it be a problem" enough said. More power to you and the motherland
There are other better things Africa needs to focus on, there is the need for clean water, hospitals, good roads, electricity, jobs, pensions, academic, and more instead of philosophical bs.
Well said . . I have tried to point this out to my wife who can have some very hateful attitude towards gay folk. It's distraction politricks . . Point the finger at others to distract away from corruption and bad governing
Even when Africa completes all other projects this topic will not be discussed. Why dont people understand how immoral and absurd it sounds to Africans ? The behaviour is soooo hated that no one in their senses talks about. We know you are introducing the devil but you will fail. Africa pray to the one and only true God, the creator and Most High !
Cuz it’s caused by European
Exactly
@@bernardmathu4901 religious people have low IQs
Keep your LGBT in the western world. Man and woman is a balance.
White people don't want to hear that 😂
@Abdiaziz Farah why y’all seem to care so much about what someone does in their bedroom?
@@youngmoe7850 we dont care about what someone does in their bedroom. We care when they prade outside naked in front of children, we care about the public weddings. Africans are cultured and homosexuality is not a part of it.
LMAO you think homosexuality is only in the western world?
And keep your ignorance in your house.
We have our culture as Afrikans and we keep them .you also have your culture please keep them
Fortunately you will learn that that community exists in all corners of the world...even in Rwanda.
Culture is our value, being one of LGBTQ isn't african problem its white man's problem
Lots of Africans are gay. This is a indisputable fact. I'm am not pro gay. Just stating facts.
Shut up racist.
If you have your own culture you would named your self western name!
Smartest response ever!
Uhuru should have expelled Obama when he brought it up in a public gathering though he told him thats not an issue. What a shame take such a dirty topic to your motherland. Africans are poor not evil !
Or dumbest! Denying the problem while it's there does not make you smart.
@@mukamaseverin7646 a problem is what u make it to be, if Gates decide to see his money as a problem, then it dam well will be. N vv
Gabriel Ntihemuka go see what Museveni and Mugabe think about homosexuality you will be glad
@@sachaman144 I'm not only glad for the response, but I am glad that our president is wise enough to understand that sexual orientation isn't and should't be a problem. (spoiler alert Mugabe is dead and he died out of the office by the way!)
Believe me Mr.President, a lot of us Americans wish that it wasn't our problem either.
Lol 🤣😆
🤣😂🤣
For some reason, I found your comment funny...😀😀😀
By standing idle when Satan's minion Obama signed the bill allowing same sex marriage you just sold (what remained of what was left of the once great God fearing country) your country to Satan!
He says he's there to have everyone involved, doesn't sound much like the us
As a Born Again Christian, I must visit the nations of these great leaders who hold to the biblical and natural use of a man and woman.
Please tell the west to stop the propaganda of gays, enough is enough.
@@sterdezy1569 believe me I am involved. Blessings
@@donlalo2002 Not in africa We don't want this nonsense. We don't care about what the US or europe are doing. This is our land this is africa. We don't want this shit here. Keep you western propaganda for you. It's doesn't work here.
every african nations from egypt to nigeria to mozambik are against lgbtq+bulsit, but the south africa where the government are controlled by white
UA-cam has censored 3 comments here. Time to take UA-cam to the courts?
This is the best Response have ever heard from an African Leader about this issue,,, "It's not our problem and we don't intend to make it a problem" best Response without offending anyone.
Respect Mr President 🤝🤝
We Africans are NOT ghey. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
They got to stop asking these weird questions to African leaders 🤣😅. Much love from Canada 🇨🇦
“The world needs to respect Africa position. Africa may seem poor for the West but in the eyes of God, they are rich.”
Much love to President kagame 👌👌 from 🇺🇬 🇺🇸
We dont intend to make it our problem. Praise God!!!!! Bless these people Lord.
Alhamdulilah, " it hasn't be our problems"
I’m proud of how Africa in general deals with lgbt✊🏽
Smart, economically concise answer to a tricky question!
What about a question improving the life of every African? Like the President said " We don't want to make it a problem". Great answer.
you are so lucky to have this man, Rwanda.
Africa has had its problems but that’s not one of them 💪🏾
*there are many issues like poverty, hunger to b addressed*
It's obvious these institutions which send these idiots to ask these questions don't want these nations to solve their poverty and hunger problems.
Yes, and it needs more attention i guess
Priorities!
LGBT is not an issue or a problem. President. Kagame won applause in the way he pre-empts to quell journalism. He conquered the day no doubt with sky-roof tearing cheers. . Thank you. I dare add, It really is a mini scratch in the Kagame political mirror.
I never expected anything else but this answer from a wise man like Kagame.
My respect to this man! I hope Rwanda develops to a rich country and I believe it can! ❤love from China
World : West can you share us technology and knowledge.
West : Here's our LGBT stuff.
😂😂😂
That's soo true Zeeshan
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you are funny
Fact
Of all the questions to ask the President, this woman asked about the homosexuality nonsense.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Unbelievable
Those are agents
no, because they asked alot more questions. they dont have to exclude homosexuality. smh. yall act like its a chocie to be gay
It is a choice u r stupid i am straight and i can choose to be gay does it say lgbt on ur birth certificate no so if you were born with it then it would tell ur parents but it didnt
The only non sense is your ignorance not giving a shit of ppls right to ask a question. Because you don't want to hear topics like that. Learn to accept people's differences and not be a closed minded ass.
Praise be to Allah. made me an African. we are proud of the good culture of African people. God bless him.
@aria mason And for US for creating ISIS, and Israel for destroying Palestine “in the name of god”. Professional hypocrites
Alhamdulellah ❤️
Alx
where u from bwoi
That pause from the president was everything. I laughed so hard.
That woman some how should be involved in that nonsense. How does LGBT got to do with Reformation and development of Africa. She must be insane to even think of asking such a malicious question .
Mark Wonder she’s white, and some whities think that they know better than black people
The way to reform a society is to look at it on an individual's level. You cannot build a solid house without strong bricks. You cannot have unhappy, oppressed and shackled people and expect a progressive, free and happy society.
@@LK-ho1dg Look at history. Civilizations which oppressed a significant portion of their own people did not do so well in the end.
@@LK-ho1dg superior?! We want equality that is all. Im sorry you are bothered by our existence but thats your problem, we just want to live our lives too. If you really didnt mind what we did then you would allow us to marry. Marriage was allowed between homosexuals all over africa before Christianity and Islam came in. Places like Congo, Cameroon and Gabon even embraced transvestism before being colonised. Look at history, marriage was always between two people in love. It was Christianity and Islam that sought to change it.
@Sipho Thenjwayo You should look up a little on the Nguni history. There is an entire gay subculture of Nguni people in Durban, they even use their own lingua franca, called isiNgqumo to communicate discreetly. The Nguni actually have alot of evidence showing their homosexual roots, there is an ancient word for gay men, iqenge that was used before colonialism. There is a very popular cave painting of Nguni men having intercourse as I am sure you have seen, which also predates colonialism. The Nguni also had a concept of transgenderism, believing that some men were permanently possessed by female spirits. I suggest you look at academic research into the history of your people before you spread more hatred and lies.
As a Eastern European I can tell you that hompsexuality isn't any priority in our culture or constitutional law.
Do you have this agenda forced on you as we do here in Africa?
@@swahiliwithdavid5910 No. Even if they tried, it would be shut down very fast. All that crazy ass shit comes from Western Europe
@@MiloConningialol looks like someone is jealous of west europe, sorry that most of you are poor over in the east
@@jordanlenihan988 Jealous? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night.
@@MiloConningia love is love, science says it's natural, theres a reason why everyone from eastern Europe is going to western Europe
President Kagame the Man !!!!👊
Respect.
Western world have no shame
Ur not wrong there
The West this, the West that!- This is racist- mind you
you are a slave. you just dont know it. africa has ALWAYS been tolerant towards LGBT. Only because of western influence africa became anti-LGBT. And you even adopted western religions. So.. you're basically just a slave to the old western ideas, you just don't realize it
givemeabreak Doesn't change the fact that it's true.
@@mateuszpapla
Why would you say it's racist.No body mentioned race.
Respect our values and traditions
@@cheistiandunn7988 well you steal resources from Africa and use the same money from the resources to give Africa aid. I wish Africans could open their eyes
He’s one of the few African Presidents I would be so much honoured to meet.
He's one of a kind, hope he has a successor like him
They say we are infringing there rights, how about them forcing a culture that is not our on us.
not everyone is gay but some are. thy need to live in piece
It’s not a culture it’s a sexual preferences
Then why don’t you renounce your religious beliefs like Christianity which was brought to Africa by Europeans. Africa was never hateful towards people who had different sexual preferences before Christianity and Islam entered Africa. This hatred towards LGBT+ came with Christianity and Islam.
@Sempre F
That’s actually a false claim. Christianity didn’t give people rights. People gave them selves rights and laws as a benefit and necessity of living in communities/society.
There are civilisations that are far older than Christianity and had their own laws like ancient Mesopotamia, ancient China, Egypt, Hindus etc
Each of these civilisations had their own laws and gave their citizens rights.
And homosexuality existed among these civilisations as well.
You said, “ I’d love to see what happened to perverts back then pre Christianity”.
--I don’t know what you mean by perverts.
Do u mean catholic priests who assault kids, or pastors who assault their congregation or even god who impregnated a 13 year old Mary in the bible?.
@Sempre F
You are clearly a bloody clown.😂😂
If you claim that Jesus was divine and the son of god, then you accept that this god was a pervert and pedophile for impregnating Mary.
This god/Jesus should follow his own words and be the one to jump in the ocean.
You claim this god is perfect.
--you cannot be all knowing and all good at the same time. Because to be all knowing means you must have experienced or learned every good and every evil. Since knowledge is acquired through experience and learning.
--you can’t be all powerful and all good at the same time because if you are all powerful, it means you are able to do good and also evil.
You're right Mr president. Its a European problem. And instead of solving their problem they want it to be a african problem too. As the saying goes. Misery love company.
The sigh 😂😂😂😂😂😂he's like what the fuck are these people saying
Ever think of leaving people to live their own lives? What crazy idea!
People usually don't do that because they are suspicious of other people if they seem different.
How about thieves, fraudsters, and killers ... let allow them to do their thing
@@clementayimbila2804 Wanna know whats funny? The West thinks itself superior to you but in truth you will inherit the West. While western people are fucking in each other's asses and regard making children as a curse and annoyance, you make children and those children will take over Europe in time. While western people are worshipping abortions, you don't. It is already happening. This just proves that nature is always on the side of the natural, bold, and most of the time - narrow minded.
This is coming from a european - do what you do - procreate, stay true to your values and people and you will conquer the Old continent. Don't drink Europe's poison no matter how hard they try to tell you that it tastes sweet. As a european i will tell you this - Europe and Western culture as a whole has become disgustingly degenerate and chaotic. Don't addopt our values. The values today are what is killing us.
@@clementayimbila2804 name one A+ celebrity that hates lgbt? Notice how there isn't any, that's because if your agaisnt lgbt in the western world you will be hated
@@Shadowhunterbg Freedom you spell freedom
Love when people know what they want
Brilliant response. We are Africans and as Africans we have our OWN values. LGBT is simply a non issue.
@dave lopes paranoiac?
@dave lopes too late for that. Blame you ancestors for that. In about 100 years all white people will be gone and African and Asian people will populate the whole earth.
@dave lopes Which white countries? North America? Australia and New Zealand?
We love you our hero , your interview always remind me of a great leader and Role model you are , The best and people’s leader . GOD bless you Mr President . Loads love and support from all the way from Manchester
I love this speech so much I just can't stop listening to it😂
Ask PRESIDENT MUSEVENI and get the real answer.A person who does not entertain nonsense.
To this day this is one of the most diplomatic responses ever. He somehow pleases both the homophobes and the pro-LGBT people in Rwanda. I can't decide if I'm disappointed in the non-answer or if I'm proud of his political prowess.
You should never be applauding a non answer.
@@MrCph2200 it means they have more urgent priorities that directly affect the majority of the population. If those are met first then it would give a much practical greater impact to the constituents. They don’t have the luxury of prioritizing the needs of the minorities such as that of a 1st world country.
What is Homophobia really? I ask that question because it seems to me that the term Homophobes or Homophobia is being used loosely.
The word Phobia means an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
As a heterosexual male, I don’t agree with homosexuality. That doesn’t mean that I fear it in any way, shape or form. I don’t even spend much time thinking about it truth be told. The only time I even have anything to say about it at all is if it casually comes up in conversations. If anything, I would say that the LGBTQ community is so visceral about their sexuality, they have in fact, openly expressed their disdain for the heterosexual men and women without any reprisals whatsoever. In fact, the LGBTQ community is the only group of people in society in which identity is largely based on sexuality. I know this, because I’ve been around the LGBTQ community.
I, myself, have been called a “homophobe” because I’ve rejected sexual advances of gay men. That said, is it fair to then say that gays practice heterobpobia, which by the way is not even in the dictionary, which I fine to be interesting 🤔 🧐, because that alone implies a one sided narrative that puts heterosexual people in the hot seat simply because we’re not interested in the LGBTQ sexual prowess.
@@MrCph2200 what if the non response is practical?
We don't intend to make it a problem ⚠️ end of discussion. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
I love my Rwandan brothers and sisters.what a comeback mr president.
Mo Abdi can we switch president.
Give Nigeria yours, take ours
" I don't want to make it a problem"
That's the whole point. I love that he isn't picking sides on the matter he just wants his people in harmony and respect each other.
Even the LGBT aren't making it a problem but it's sad to see that there are those who discriminate to the point of physical altercations...with such a leader hopefully we focus on main thing while working harmoniously to specific goals
Great President Rwanda has. Uganda also. Wish more Afrikan countries had leaders that didn't bend because of Western influence.
His Excellency earned my respect...
Love from India 🍁🌿🍁🍀
I don’t agree with Kagame very often, but he is spot on here.
Very straight forward answer.
His answer was brilliant 😂😂😂
Great respect to him
This man isn't perfect but perfect enough for Rwanda. Rwandans must appreciate God for his vision for their country.
Wonderful response 👏. Big up mama Africa
That’s “love” speech 🙏🏿💯
😅Thank you Mr. President you and to all others African countries, you have all my respect, and well well done for standing up to your values,rights. I wish there were more people like you Mr. President Kagame. God bless you all.🙏🏽🙏🏽🇬🇧🇵🇹❤️
kudos Mr president ✌👏👍
Perfect answer to colourful psychopaths.
🙏🏾 To president of Rawanda
My president ever❤️
If he came and vied to be president of Kenya, I would be the 1st one on the queue to vote for him
Good can you tell these South African leaders to stop this nonsense here in our continent.from Satafrka🇿🇦
ish I feel you mkhaya, wish kagame was SA president "fuck the west
Niyanya zinja
Agree,and I still don't understand till this day, how can a man put his genitals into another man's Anus Uyazi even Dogs got Sense you Will never find two male dogs Confused.
Angivumelani nobunqingili but what two people do together is none of my business unless it reaches my household
Homosexuality for the West, man and woman relationship in Africa for Africans.
It has not been our problem and we don't intend to make it a problem....we want everybody involved
Homosexuality is a European and American problem. We don’t want it to be an African problem! Thank you mr President
Lgbt None of our business. .
This man should be the World's president for really ❤️
I love Kagame. He is so smart!
God bless you presedente kagame. Homosexuality is a really problem of western nations
As long as there is people who strongly oppose these satanic actions we are safe
Amen my brother
I am so absolutely proud of this black man holding down his honorable existence as a civilized intelligent man, with morals to die for.
One the best president in africa!
God bless you and protect you president Kagame, president Museveni, president Kenyatta, and other noble presidents on the African continent who defend and protect Africa against unnatural and demonic influences. God bless and protect you
That’s “Love” speech 💯
He doesn't say it's not our problem. He states we are not going to make it a problem. He wants everyone to live together. Pretty clear to me.
Actually, i dont understand it. he says its not a problem, does that mean that Its acceptable in rwanda since its not a problem
@@mueletechit’s means it’s not on the agenda or something that’s on their mind. The west is trying to impose it and manage it legal all over Africa but it’s the least of Africa’s problems.
"In 2010 Rwanda eliminated the criminalisation provision from its draft code and recently signed two UN resolutions on sexual orientation and gender identity, as the only African nation to do so." - FABULOUS! 🙏🖤
Indeed, homosexuality is not a problem in Africa. there are so many things that need to be addressed.
I wish I was a Rwandan.. 🤔
Awesome Leadership!
Mr president you are right is not our problem,because we are not gay
Kagame is a visionary leader as long as he does not hang on to power for another 20 years
The best African president Paul Kagame
Thank you Mr. President
At this point, I will just say THANK YOU SIR🙏
Get out of here with LBGT or GBLT question. This is not our problem in Africa.
Bilababaje. Dufite President muiza. Imana idufashe muli ibibihe byingorane. Iduhe imbaraga zo kuguma mukuli.
Well said President. I may not be lesbian, but I believe in equal rights for everyone including the LGBT community.
It's fine as long u don't impose it on Africans. We are very fine with the west and Europe to practice it
There is no lgbt community in africa .... If it is a problem where she is from ?? It is no problem here ...we have far more pressing issues to attend to ...
What about a rapists right
+ *Korku* LGBT+ people are part of humanity as a whole, and present everywhere.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Africa#Modern_history
@yann Sterdezy You actions are not different from racism.
I dont understand what he answered. Is he in support or not?
Roflmao someone said What!! after she said apart of the future 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂