23/04/2026
The 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi | Djibouti, April 23, 2026
Today The 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda was held at the Palais du Peuple in Djibouti under the theme “Remember, Unite, Renew.”
The event brought together government officials, members of parliament, the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organizations, and friends of Rwanda.
The representative of the Government of Djibouti, H.E. Mouna Osman Aden, Minister of Women and family paid tribute to the victims and survivors, emphasizing the importance of remembrance, education, and collective action in preventing genocide and crimes against humanity.
Ambassador Charles Karamba praised the solidarity of Djibouti Government and people as Rwanda Commemorates. He reaffirmed Rwanda’s leadership and steadfastness in its unwavering commitment to protecting her people from the scourge of genocide, warning against any tolerance of hate speech and genocide ideology in the region. He reminded of the enduring threat posed by FDLR genocidal forces still operating in EDRC. He emphasized Rwanda’s responsibility to safeguard and protect the achieved post genocide peace and stability.
He further highlighted Rwanda’s deliberate choice to place unity at the heart of nation rebuilding choosing reconciliation over revenge, solidarity over division, and progress over despair.
The commemoration featured testimonies and a candle-lighting ceremony in honor of the victims, renewing the collective commitment to .
Kwibuka Rwanda
Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation