Rwandan Ambassador to Egypt CG Dan Munyuza led the emotionally charged ceremony, which was attended by Egyptian officials, African diplomats, and international representatives. Ambassador Mohamed Safwat, Egypt’s Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Nile Basin countries, represented the Egyptian government. Dr. Mohamadou Labarang, Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors, Afrexim Bank President Prof. Benedict O. Oramah, and religious leaders from Al-Azhar and the Coptic Orthodox Church also attended the ceremony.
Ambassador Munyuza underscored the imperative of remembrance in his address, saying that Kwibuka is not merely about looking back but about confronting the painful truth of our past and safeguarding life for the future.
Munyuza praised Egypt’s role in fostering development and peace, including joint initiatives to address instability in Eastern DRC. He said that Never Again must be more than a slogan but a commitment backed by concrete actions, urging global solidarity against hate-driven violence.
The ceremony highlighted Rwanda’s ongoing efforts to recover victims’ remains. Recently, 258 bodies have been discovered in Huye District—a grim testament to the genocide’s enduring scars.
Munyuza emphasised that justice and reconciliation remain central to Rwanda’s path forward. He warned of complacency, citing carefully orchestrated campaigns fueled by division.
Ambassador Mohamed Safwat, for his part, lauded Rwanda’s transformation under President Paul Kagame, calling it an inspiring model for the world. He also cautioned against regional stability and urged concrete action through dialogue. Moreover, Safwat reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to bilateral ties, citing the upcoming Magdy Yacoub Cardiology Hospital in Kigali. He also stressed African solutions to African problems through dialogue and integration amid rising tensions in the Great Lakes region.
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