The Flag of Rwanda

The current flag of Rwanda was adopted on October 25, 2001. It replaced the previous flag, which had been in use since 1962, following Rwanda's independence from Belgium. The old flag was a tricolor of green, yellow, and red with a large black 'R' to distinguish it from the Guinean flag. The redesign in 2001 was part of a broader effort to rebuild the country and foster national unity following the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. The new flag's design was chosen to represent a new vision for the country's future, breaking away from the past divisions and focusing on unity, peace, and prosperity.