South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Kigali on a working visit during which he will attend Sunday’s 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis.
This year marks 30 years since Rwanda experienced the genocide against the Tutsi which began on 7 April 1994 and lasted for 100 days, leading to more than a million deaths of mainly ethnic Tutsis.
Every year, on this date, the government of Rwanda hosts an official ceremony to mark the beginning of the 100 days of commemoration.
“Ramaphosa will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, followed by the national commemoration ceremony, which will conclude with a Night Vigil at BK Arena in Kigali,” the presidency said.
South Africa and Rwanda have enjoyed bilateral relations since 1995, which were further strengthen through the signing of a General Cooperation Agreement in 1999.
Significant progress has been recorded in areas such as institution and capacity building, health, and education.
South African companies have also invested in Rwanda.
Ramaphosa is accompanied by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor.
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