Ghana Joins Rwanda to Mark Kwibuka 32 with Call for Peace and Renewed Unity

Ghana has joined the Government and people of Rwanda to commemorate Kwibuka 32, the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Burma Camp in Accra.

The event, organised by the Rwanda High Commission in Ghana, brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, security personnel and other distinguished guests under the theme “Remember – Unite – Renew.”

The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the enduring need to uphold peace, unity and human dignity.

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, joined the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to lay wreaths at cenotaphs erected in memory of the victims.

The act symbolised Ghana’s solidarity with Rwanda and honoured the lives lost during one of the darkest episodes in modern history.

Delivering the keynote address as Guest of Honour, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa said the commemoration must transcend the memorialisation of a painful historical chapter.

He stressed that it should instead serve as a reaffirmation of shared humanity and a renewed determination to safeguard future generations from the horrors of genocide.

The Minister noted that the occasion held particular significance for Ghana and expressed appreciation for the unveiling of a memorial that reflects the shared history and enduring bonds of friendship between Ghana and Rwanda.

Hon. Ablakwa also paid tribute to members of the Ghana Armed Forces who served under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Rwanda during the genocide.

He commended their professionalism, courage and unwavering dedication to the protection of human life, recalling with profound gratitude their contribution to peacekeeping efforts at a time when countless lives were under threat.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Rosemary Mbabazi, underscored the importance of remembrance, unity and renewal as essential pillars for preserving the lessons of the genocide, fostering reconciliation and advancing sustainable peace and development.

Kwibuka 32 provided a moment for reflection on the tragic events of 1994 and a collective reaffirmation of commitment to preventing the recurrence of such atrocities anywhere in the world.

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