Abavandimwe Carnival Declared Annual

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The head of Uganda’s Abavandimwe Council, Frank Gashumba, announced that the Abavandimwe Carnival, first held on January 3 at Lugogo Cricket Oval, will become an annual event. He praised the high turnout and the role of the carnival in promoting unity, culture, and peace. The Bavandimwe, indigenous Banyarwanda living in Uganda, were joined by other Ugandans in the celebration. Gashumba thanked organizers, artists, and participants, and confirmed the second edition is scheduled for November 2026.