Rwandans living across West Africa came together over the weekend in Ghana’s capital, Accra, to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora31.

This marked the first-ever regional gathering of Rwandans in the subregion, drawing participants from Ghana, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

The commemorative event was graced by the presence of Ghanaian government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives from the private sector, and friends of Rwanda.

In her keynote address, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi, reflected on the historic nature of the occasion and the Rwanda’s remarkable journey since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

“Our celebration this year is special. Since 2020 when the High Commission of Rwanda in was opened in Ghana, today is the first time we are having physical representation of Rwandans from across Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Liberia convening in one place, united by a shared identity and purpose. This is not only symbolic — it is deeply historical.

“From the ashes of despair, we have built a nation anchored in dignity, accountability, equity, and progress,” she said, noting Rwanda’s transformation as a story of resilience and purpose.

She also extended appreciation to Rwanda’s international partners, particularly fellow African nations like Ghana, for their enduring friendship and support in advancing South-South Cooperation.

“This solidarity among African nations is critical to building stronger societies and inclusive economies across the continent,” she emphasized.

Representing the Government of Ghana, Hon. Ussif Jajah, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Arts, conveyed warm congratulations to Rwanda on the anniversary of its liberation.

He praised Rwanda’s leadership, particularly under President Paul Kagame, as a model for effective governance and transformative development.

“Rwanda’s progress is testimony to the power of visionary and accountable leadership,” Minister Jajah stated.

In a significant announcement, the Deputy Minister revealed Ghana’s decision to allocate a site a monument in memory of the over one million victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

He recalled Ghana’s own contribution during that dark chapter, when members of its contingent in the UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) stood firm to protect civilians amid the violence.