{"id":122189,"date":"2026-04-18T14:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/foreign-students-reflect-on-lessons-from-kwibuka-32"},"modified":"2026-04-18T15:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T15:16:38","slug":"foreign-students-reflect-on-lessons-from-kwibuka-32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/foreign-students-reflect-on-lessons-from-kwibuka-32","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Students Reflect on Lessons from Kwibuka 32"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>As Rwanda entered the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, a period of remembrance, reflection, and unity, people held commemoration activities both on individual and collective basis.<\/p>\n

In universities, for example, international students engaged with the moment, learning about Rwanda\u2019s history while reflecting on lessons for humanity. Through commemoration activities, students described the period as a transformative experience that goes beyond the academic knowledge they are having in the country.<\/p>\n

Resala Rashid, a Sudanese student from Africa Leadership university (ALU), said participating in Kwibuka 32 presented an opportunity for personal reflection, shaped by her own country\u2019s experience with conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a reminder of how hatred can destroy communities, but also how courage, forgiveness, and unity can rebuild them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Rashid explained that being in Rwanda during this period has shaped how she understands both conflict and recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has made me more aware of the consequences of division and hatred. It reminds me how important it is to stand against injustice and to value every human life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coming from Sudan, she says the experience also gives her hope.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis commemoration shows that it is possible to break cycles of violence and rebuild society but it requires leadership and commitment. I hope this period inspires my country, to inspire others to believe that peace is achievable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony John also known as Tony Mugisha, a South Sudanese student at Kigali Independent University (ULK), described Kwibuka as a time that calls for humility and responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cI approach Kwibuka with respect, humility, and responsibility. It\u2019s about honouring the lives lost and standing in solidarity with Rwandans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that the experience has taught him the value of remembrance and its role in protecting the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cKwibuka has taught me that history should never be forgotten, and that honouring victims is a way of protecting the future. I\u2019ve also learned about the strength and resilience of Rwandans, which is truly inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a student and content creator, Mugisha emphasizes the responsibility that comes with sharing such stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cKwibuka reminds me that storytelling has power. It should be used to promote peace and ensure such tragedies never happen again.\u201d<\/p>\n

David Mubita, a Zambian graduate from ALU, says his experience in Rwanda has transformed how he understands remembrance.<\/p>\n

\u201cKwibuka is not just about remembering the past, but about actively preserving the truth, honouring the resilience of the people, and ensuring that history is never distorted or forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jennyfer Makounga, a Gabonese student at East African University Rwanda (EAUR), says Kwibuka has reinforced her understanding of peace and social cohesion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI learned that conflicts can have disastrous consequences, including the loss of many innocent lives. It is better to promote cooperation and protect life.\u201d<\/p>\n

She adds that her interactions during the commemoration deepened her understanding of unity.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy experience during Kwibuka, especially through conversations with my Rwandan neighbour, highlighted the importance of unity in the sense of preserving peace, maintaining social cohesion, and protecting everyone against any threat.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. As Rwanda entered the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, a period of remembrance, reflection, and unity, people held commemoration activities both on individual and collective basis. In universities, for example, international students engaged with the moment, learning about Rwanda\u2019s history while reflecting on lessons for humanity. 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