As Rwanda commemorates 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the CEO of CANAL , Maxime Saada, and other top leaders honoured the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi as they visited Kigali Genocide Memorial. More than 250,000 Genocide victims are laid to rest at the memorial. The commemoration event which was held on Wednesday, May 13 also brought David Mignot, CEO of CANAL Africa and CEO of MultiChoice, and his counterpart from Rwanda, Sophie Tchatchoua, to stand together with Genocide survivors, reaffirming their commitment to preserving history, promoting unity, and combating genocide ideology. During their visit, the leaders laid wreaths and observed a moment of silence in honour of the victims, reflecting on the painful history that claimed the lives of more than one million Tutsi in just 100 days in 1994. Guided through different sections of the memorial, the delegation learned about the events that led to the Genocide, the international community’s failure to intervene, and Rwanda’s remarkable journey of rebuilding through unity, reconciliation, accountability, and resilience. They also listened to a deeply emotional testimony from a Genocide survivor, who recounted the horrors experienced during the killings and the difficult journey toward healing and rebuilding lives after the tragedy. Speaking after the visit, Saada described the experience as deeply moving, emphasising the importance of preserving memory and ensuring that future generations continue learning from Rwanda’s history. “We came here to pay tribute to the victims and stand with Rwanda during this period of remembrance. What happened here should never be forgotten, and we all have a responsibility to continue educating future generations about the dangers of hatred and division,” he said. The annual commemoration period, known as Kwibuka, serves as a time for reflection, remembrance, and renewing the commitment to preventing genocide while honouring the resilience of survivors and the unity that continues to shape modern Rwanda.
