Rwanda High Commission in Mozambique

Earlier today, Rwanda High Commission joined Mozambique and other African diplomatic missions accredited to Mozambique in celebration of Africa day. The event was lighted by exhibitions of different countries, entertainment, fashion and speeches.

Rwanda High Commision exhibited made in Rwanda commodities including beverages, clothes, traditional articles/imitako, and some food items.

During the event, the GoH, Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, Minister of foreign affairs & international cooperation, reminded about the spirit of Pan africanism and need to have it translated in Government policies to fight for Africa’s interests with one voice.

On 7th April 2026, the Rwanda High Commission in Mozambique, together with the Rwandan Community leadership in Mozambique and Friends of Rwanda, gathered at the Chancery to mark the beginning of the mourning week in honour of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Following the message of H.E. Paul Kagame broadcast on RTV, the High Commissioner, Col (Rtd) Donat Ndamage, lit the Flame of Hope and delivered brief remarks outlining the upcoming commemorative activities in Mozambique.

The main commemoration event will take place on 12th April 2026 at Polana Serena Hotel.

RWANDA HIGH COMMISSION IN MOZAMBIQUE COMMEMORATES KWIBUKA32

In concurrence with the UN General Assembly decision (No 72/550 dated 26/01/2018) designating 07th April as the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Rwanda High Commission in Mozambique joins the world in commemoration of the same (Kwibuka32).

Observing from how far we have come, kwibuka32 is a time to reflect on Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding strength, resilience, and unity. Falling to new generations to sustain and carry forward this progress, adapting to current global challenges to achieve Rwanda’s aspirations

Even though the scar feels just as deep, and painful, Rwanda’s hope runs deeper, and the joy of seeing what the new generations will make of this new Rwanda, outweighs the grief.

It is however, worthy to note that Genocide ideology still lingers in the form of denial and revisionism, as so are some genocide perpetrators still at large in the region, it is our noble role to fight such either through legislation or international cooperation to bring to justice these genocide fugitives wherever they could be, that will be an indication that the world has come together to say ‘Never Again’.

Rwanda has always been appreciative that the Government of Mozambique ratified and signed legal instruments of Extradition Treaty and Mutual Legal assistance in criminal matters, which is to facilitate in bringing to justice genocide perpetrators, other countries are called upon to emulate the good deed.

Throughout the commemoration week that starts on 07th and ends on 13th April, Rwanda High Commission will have the national flag fly at half-mast, film documentaries on Genocide against the Tutsi will be shown at the Embassy during morning time, and the condolence book will be open for messages.

On 12th April 2026, there will be an actual commemoration of the event at Serena Polana Hotel.

Remember, Unite & Renew