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The dozens of men and women, who worked for various media outlets, were targeted and killed—some for their profession, others simply for who they were.

Who are journalists killed during Genocide against the Tutsi?

Friday, April 10, 2026

Diane Uwadede Isimbi, the daughter of Vincent Shabakaka a journalist who established Kiberinka newspaper, shares her testimony during the commemoration of journalists killed in the Genocide. Courtesy

Daughter of journalist slain during Genocide recalls his last days

Friday, April 10, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and Maj. Gen. Eugene Nkubito, the Commander of the 3rd Division in Western Province lay wreaths to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi, at Ngororero Genocide Memorial on Friday, April 10. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva urges unity at Genocide commemoration in Ngororero

Friday, April 10, 2026

The elderly genocide survivors during a healing session at at Aheza Healing Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza

Why healing is a life-long journey for Genocide survivors

Friday, April 10, 2026

A delegation from Zaria Court Hotel Tapestry by Hilton and Zaria Court observes a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Zaria Court delegation honours victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial

Friday, April 10, 2026

Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar has held a phone conversation with his Rwandan counterpart Olivier Nduhungirehe to express solidarity as the country commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Israeli foreign minister calls Nduhungirehe in solidarity during Genocide commemoration

Friday, April 10, 2026

Issa Nsengiyumva shares his testimony during the 15th edition of Our Past Initiative on Thursday, April 9. All photos by Craish Bahizi

One child's ordeal at age nine during Genocide

Friday, April 10, 2026

Nduhungirehe addresses youths during the 15th edition of Our Past Initiative on Thursday, April 9. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Nduhungirehe to youth: Avoid complacency, safeguard unity

Friday, April 10, 2026

Thousands of young people gathered at Nyanza Memorial Garden for an evening of commemoration at Our Past Initiative. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Our Past: Through art, Rwandan youth carry memory forward, confront denial

Friday, April 10, 2026

A Genocide Museum under construction in Kinazi Sector, Ruhango District. Courtesy

New museum to spotlight Genocide architects

Friday, April 10, 2026

Remains of the plane that was carrying former Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana. (Photo by Scott Peterson/Liaison)

Debunking eight myths about the Genocide against the Tutsi

Friday, April 10, 2026

Cécile Mukagasana, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, tends to her cows in Mbyo village, where she has rebuilt her life through a long journey of healing and reconciliation. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: Inside Mbyo village, where survivors, perpetrators chose to live together again

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Some people visit Genocide survivors during a past commemoration week. Courtesy

Kwibuka: The support Genocide survivors need

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Rubavu District Mayor Prosper Mulindwa speaks during the night vigil held at Nyundo Sector as part of the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Rubavu mayor urges continued fight against genocide ideology from DR Congo

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha. Courtesy

Kwibuka 32: Ukraine calls for global unity against genocidal propaganda

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during the International Conference on combating genocide ideology at Intare Conference Arena, as part of the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Mugwiza

Kwibuka 32: Experts fault global inaction on genocide warnings

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Some books that are used in teaching young children the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Prince

How classrooms confront genocide history, ideology in Rwanda

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Rwandans and friends of Rwanda across the globe joined in remembrance, honouring the more than one million lives lost in the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy

PHOTOS: How Rwandan communities abroad marked Kwibuka 32

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Some of the genocide survivors who spoke with The New Times during the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Kwibuka 32: Diaspora survivors reflect on memory, duty and resilience

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Officials observe a moment of silence to pay respect to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Paris.

Genocidaires have no hiding place in France, says French official

Wednesday, April 08, 2026