The commemoration, held annually on April 7th, is a time for reflection and remembrance, attended by leaders from around the globe and friends of Rwanda. It serves as a somber reminder of the past atrocities and a commitment to preventing such horrors from occurring again.
In an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), Mbeki highlighted the significance of this event not only as a personal commitment but also as a critical lesson for all Africans.
He acknowledged the invitation from President Paul Kagame and expressed his belief in the importance of commemorating the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Thabo Mbeki emphasized the lessons it offers for preventing similar tragedies and the importance of unity and preservation of life to avoid conflicts leading to genocide.
His acknowledgment of South Africa’s past failures to intervene or prevent the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and his critique of certain policies reflect his outspoken nature on various issues.
His leadership, spanning from 1999 to 2008, and his tenure as Vice President under Nelson Mandela, have been marked by moments of controversy, including his stance on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and interactions with the Rwandan Patriotic Front (FPR) in the early ’90s regarding arms sales.
Thabo Mbeki’s planned participation in the 30th commemoration underscores the ongoing importance of remembering the Genocide against the Tutsi and the broader implications it holds for peace and unity in Africa and beyond.

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