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French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Gisozi Genocide Memorial in Kigali, as part of his visit to Rwanda to finalise reconciliation between Paris and Kigali after more than 25 years of diplomatic tensions over the 1994 genocide. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron released a video message on Sunday, saying he stood by his comments in May 2021 when he acknowledged France's role in the genocide and its refusal to heed warnings of looming massacres, but stopped short of an official apology. SOUNDBITE
Emmanuel Macron and his counterpart Paul Kagame arrive at Kigali airport for the departure of the French president. He's leaving for South Africa for a trip focused on the fight against Covid-19 and the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed to Kigali by his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame for a highly symbolic visit, aimed at finalising the reconciliation between Paris and Kigali after more than 25 years of diplomatic tensions linked to the 1994 genocide. IMAGES
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his wife Jeannette light the flame of hope at Kigali Genocide Memorial, marking 27th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.