President Faye, accompanied by Rwanda’s Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr Bizimana Jean Damascène, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, visited the memorial on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The Kigali Genocide Memorial, located in Gisozi, Gasabo District, was inaugurated in 2004 and is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the genocide.
Following his visit, President Faye reflected in the memorial’s guestbook:
“As a demonstration of my compassion and active solidarity with the Rwandan people, who have endured one of the worst human tragedies. Here, silence speaks louder than words. It reminds us of the horror of the Genocide against the Tutsi, but also of the resilience and greatness of a people who have transformed pain into hope and memory into the building of lasting peace.”
Through his message, President Faye also expressed his wish for the enduring friendship and cooperation between Rwanda and Senegal to continue to grow.
The Senegalese leader is on a three-day state visit to Rwanda, which began on October 17, 2025, aimed at reinforcing the strong ties between the two nations.
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