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President Paul Kagame and First Lady alongside thousands of youths during the Walk to Remember on Tuesday, April 7. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame, First Lady join thousands of mourners in Walk to Remember

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

The EAC, alongside regional stakeholders, today marked the 32nd Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania.

PHOTOS: EAC commemorates Genocide against the Tutsi

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Senior Officers observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide during a commemoration event in Mozambique. Courtesy

Mozambique: Rwandan Security Forces mark Kwibuka32

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Philbert Gakwenzire, President of Ibuka, speaks during the night vigil held as part of the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, at BK Arena.

Genocide survivors still need support to heal from trauma – Ibuka

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official Bureau of African affairs speaks during the commemoration of Kwibuka 32 by Rwanda’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., on April 7. Courtesy

Top U.S. official: Kwibuka must go hand in hand with preserving historical truth, rejecting denial

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Rwandan author Antoine Mugesera speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Mugesera wrote about the events that marked the end of the colonial period and the turbulent aftermath of the country’s independence. Dushimimana

Three decades of resilience: Mugesera on Ibuka, memory, and path to unity

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Dr. Léon Mugesera delivers a hate speech at Kabaya in the former Gisenyi Prefecture on November 22, 1992, ahead of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File

How genocide ideology was built, spread and executed

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Apolinaire Munyaneza was 21, during the Genocide against the Tutsi. File

Keeping memory alive: A genocide survivor’s promise to Rwanda

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has joined Rwandans and the international community in commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

South Africa's EFF urges unity, vigilance as Rwanda remembers Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Rwandans living in the United States have welcomed a proclamation by the City of Kentwood, Michigan, recognising April 7, 2026, as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide against the Tutsi.

US City of Kentwood honours Genocide victims with official proclamation

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Tuesday, April 7. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

No sanctions can undermine Rwanda's defence, security forces - Kagame

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, lays a wreath to pay tribute to the victims at the African Union headquarters.

Kwibuka32: AU chief calls for action against hate, division

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi on Tuesday April 7. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame warns against genocide denial, historical distortion

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

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Kwibuka32: ‘We must learn from past failures,’ says UN chief

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Denise Uwimana with a resident of the retirement home of her widows’ association in Mukoma, Rwanda.

Genocide Commemoration: When Rwanda’s widows broke their silence

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

The New Times

Kwibuka32: Rwanda will not die twice, says Kagame

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Jurrien Timber leads the way as Arsenal stand with Rwanda in commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. COURTESY

Arsenal join Rwanda for Kwibuka 32

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Names of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Experts on why genocide ideology continues to spread abroad

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

PL party chairperson Donatille Mukabalisa said the courage and sacrifice of the liberation forces should inspire today’s youth to play an active role in building and protecting the country.

Kwibuka32: PL party urges youth to learn from forces that stopped Genocide

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Mourners visit one of the mass graves where innocent Tutsis were killed and thrown in large numbers during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Kinazi Sector, former Ntongwe Commune, now Ruhango District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What happened on April 7, 1994 as Genocide against the Tutsi began

Tuesday, April 07, 2026