Mathilde Mukantabana

Mathilde Mukantabana & Mauricio Macri

Mathilde Mukantaba (born 1958) is a Rwandan politician and diplomat.

Biography

Mukantabana was born in Butare, Rwanda. In 1994, she lost her parents, five siblings and extended family members during the Rwandan genocide. ^[1]

As of 2024 was the Rwandan Ambassador to the USA and non-resident Ambassador to Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, ^{[2] [3]} after being appointed in 2013. ^{[4] [5]} Mukantabana is the President and co-founder of the non-profit Friends of Rwanda Association (F.O.R.A.). ^{[2] [3] [6]}

In 2016, Mukantabana spoke at the "22nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi" event at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C. ^[7]

In May 2023, Mukantabana received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from her alma mater , California State University. ^[1] She has also been honoured by former President of the United States Barack Obama. ^[8]

References

1. Hubert, Cynthia (13 April 2023). "For her efforts to fight genocide, Sac State alum will receive an honorary doctorate". www.csus.edu. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
2. "Ambassador's message – The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda – USA" . Retrieved 14 August 2020.
3. "UINDY, USA : Rwandan Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana Lecture". www.rwanda-podium.org. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
4. Tabaro, Jean de la Croix (8 March 2024). "From Refugee to Madam Ambassador: One Woman's Recollections". KT PRESS. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
5. "Cabinet appoints new envoy to US". The New Times. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
6. "Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana". Trust Edge. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
7. "Amb. Mukantabana calls on international community to fight Genocide ideology". The New Times. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
8. "Sacramento Resident To Be Honored By Pres. Obama For Helping Rwanda Rebuild". CBS Sacramento. 29 September 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2025.