During the visit, Gates laid a wreath on the mass graves as a sign of respect for the victims and in solidarity with Rwandans in preserving the memory of the genocide and honoring those who lost their lives.
President Paul Kagame has paid tribute to the soldiers of the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) for their courage and sacrifice in changing the course of Rwanda’s history, saying many did not live to witness the country they fought to build, but that their legacy is reflected in today’s Rwanda.
President Paul Kagame has said that Rwanda cannot be held hostage by people who seek to distort the country’s history or interpret it according to their own interests instead of relying on facts, evidence, and the lessons the nation should build upon.
Paul Kagame has met with senior representatives from Studio Libeskind to discuss the development of a new National Genocide Monument at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned individuals involved in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi that France will not serve as a refuge from justice.
President Paul Kagame has praised French President Emmanuel Macron for his willingness to acknowledge that France failed Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, despite having the capacity to help prevent it.
African History & Milestones 1886: The Uganda Martyrs​In a story of unwavering faith and political tension, we remember the events in the Kingdom of Buganda.
The ceremony is taking place on Tuesday and is expected to be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, officials from the Rwandan and French governments, diplomats, academics, researchers, and other invited guests.
Politics & Global Leadership 1953: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth IIIn a ceremony that captivated the world, Queen Elizabeth II was officially crowned at Westminster
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has called on Rwandan youth to reject divisive ideologies and misinformation spread by individuals seeking to tarnish Rwanda’s image, particularly those living abroad who no longer have firsthand experience of the country.
