Beninese President Romuald Wadagni has harassed the duty to protect the reminiscence of victims of the 1994 Genocide towards the Tutsi, saying the dimensions of the tragedy locations an obligation on humanity to not overlook.
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He made the remarks after paying his respects to the victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, September 16, throughout his first official go to to Rwanda since assuming workplace as President of Benin in Might 2026.
He toured reveals detailing the historical past of the Genocide towards the Tutsi and Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding, earlier than recording a message within the memorial’s visitor ebook.
“Confronted with the depth of this tragedy, we have now an obligation to not overlook,” Wadagni wrote.
His message positioned remembrance alongside a broader duty to stay vigilant.
“Might we at all times watch collectively, in order that destiny doesn’t prevail over humanity,” he added.
Wadagni additionally recognised the resilience of Rwandans and the nation’s efforts to rebuild within the aftermath of the Genocide.
“Homage to the Rwandan Individuals who, by their resilience, have drawn from their genius to embark on the trail of peace, reconciliation, concord and reconstruction,” he wrote.
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The memorial go to was one of many key moments of Wadagni’s two-day working go to to Kigali, which started on Wednesday with a gathering with President Paul Kagame.
The 2 leaders held talks on strengthening relations between Rwanda and Benin, with the go to offering a chance to discover areas of shared curiosity.
Funding and tourism featured among the many areas highlighted through the engagement, in line with the Beninese presidency.
The go to was additionally framed round African fraternity, with Rwanda and Benin reaffirming their bonds of friendship and cooperation.
The 2 international locations have lately stepped up high-level engagement and cooperation in areas of mutual curiosity.
President Kagame bid farewell to Wadagni on Thursday, marking the conclusion of his go to to Rwanda.
