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BY Francis Akhalbey, 9:00am July 21, 2020,

‘What a joy!’ – Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement

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by Francis Akhalbey, 9:00am July 21, 2020,
President Kagame shared his excitement after his only daughter, Ange (second right), welcomed her first child with her husband (second left) -- Photo: Ange Kagame/Twitter

Rwandan President Paul Kagame could not help but share his excitement after his second child and only daughter, Ange Kagame, welcomed her first child with her husband, Bertrand Ndengeyingoma.

Sharing the news on Twitter on Monday, Kagame, 62, confirmed he and his wife, Jeannette, are officially grandparents for the first time as of Sunday. He, however, did not disclose the baby’s gender.

“Since yesterday we are very happily and ‘officially’ grand parents. Congratulations A&B!! [Ange and Bertrand],” he shared. “What a joy!?”

The clearly exuberant granddad added: “First time is even more exciting!”

Ange and Bertrand tied the knot in a strictly-by-invitation wedding ceremony in 2019. Bertrand is an urban planner and graduate from the London School of Economics. Ange, born in Brussels in 1993, is a political science graduate from Smith College, Massachusetts.

'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo via @AngeKagame on Twitter

Taking to Twitter to share family photos of the wedding ceremony including her father walking her down the aisle, Ange couldn’t help but share her excitement.

“I have found the one whom my soul loves”– Songs of Solomon 3:4,” she captioned in a photo of her and Bertrand holding hands.

'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo via @AngeKagame on Twitter

She also shared group photos with her parents and siblings as well as her husband’s.

'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo via @AngeKagame on Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo via @AngeKagame on Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo via @AngeKagame on Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo via @AngeKagame on Twitter

The couple earlier had their traditional marriage ceremony known as “Gusaba” at President Kagame’s country home in Ntebe in 2018.

'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo: Ange Kagame/Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
The bridal party. Photo: Ange Kagame/Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Ange with her brothers. Photo: Ange Kagame/Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Ange Kagame with her husband and parents. Photo: Ange Kagame/Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
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'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo: Twitter
'What a joy!' - Rwanda leader Kagame “officially” a grandparent, shares his excitement
Photo: Twitter

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: July 21, 2020

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