A false statement about Rwandan President Paul Kagame spread across social media platforms. The fake document claimed Kagame faced a serious health emergency and needed intensive medical treatment. Rwanda's Defense Force denied the statement was real. The fake news caused worry among people throughout East Africa. Officials said someone created the false document to look like an official military announcement.
The fake statement said Kagame had an unstable medical condition. It claimed doctors were providing special care for the president. The false document asked Rwandans to pray for their leader during the crisis. It promised that government offices would continue normal operations. The fake statement tried to reassure citizens about national stability.
President Kagame left Rwanda more than two weeks ago for what sources called medical reasons. People believe he traveled to Europe for treatment. No official sources have confirmed where Kagame went for care. Social media users have been making guesses about his health and location. The fake military statement added to public confusion about the president's condition.
The fake statement said Kagame had an unstable medical condition. It claimed doctors were providing special care for the president. The false document asked Rwandans to pray for their leader during the crisis. It promised that government offices would continue normal operations. The fake statement tried to reassure citizens about national stability.
President Kagame left Rwanda more than two weeks ago for what sources called medical reasons. People believe he traveled to Europe for treatment. No official sources have confirmed where Kagame went for care. Social media users have been making guesses about his health and location. The fake military statement added to public confusion about the president's condition.