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Belgian officers pose near a 10-stone monument erected to honour the 10 Belgian peacekeepers who were killed in Kigali in 1994. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How significant is Belgium’s move to criminalise Genocide denial?

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Some of the boxes that contain Gacaca archives at Police headquaters. File.
Rwanda

Kwibuka25: Major progress made on preservation of Gacaca archives

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
The President of Senate, Bernard Makuza (centre), addresses a delegation from Germanyu2019s Rhineland-Palatinate state. Looking on are Hering Hendrik, the President of the State Parliament (right) and Roger Guenter Josef Lewentz, the Minister for Internal Affairs of Rhineland-Palatinate, at Parliament yesterday. Makuza called on the world to emulate Germany and enact laws that deal with the crime of genocide and other crimes against humanity. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Makuza commends Germany for its stand on Genocide

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Rwanda

Former REB bosses Gasana and Rutayisire released on bail

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Some of the Green Hills Academy students while constructing the road. Joan Mbabazi.
Rwanda

How Green Hills students inspired construction of road for war veterans

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Diplomats and friends of Rwanda joined Rwanda Embassy staff in Israel for Kwibuka25 at Yitzak Rabin Centre in Tel Aviv. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwandans in Israel pay tribute to Genocide victims, survivors

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
More than 200 Rwandans living in Canada took part in a Walk to Remember that started from Parliament Hill to the Canadian War Museum on April 7, 2019. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Kwibuka25: Canada recognises April 7 as day of reflection on Genocide against Tutsi

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Lt Gen Jean-Jacques Mupenzi. Net.
Rwanda

Gen Mupenzi named new Army Chief of Staff

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said that before the end of this month, their parliament will vote to criminalise the denial of the Genocide against the Tutsi. / Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Government welcomes move by Belgium to punish genocide denial

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Lt Col Jean-Pierre Nsekanabo (2nd left) and Ignace Nkaka, best known as La Forge Fils Bazeye (2nd right) have their handcuffs removed before a judge at Gasabo Primary Court in Kigali on Monday. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

FDLR publicist, intelligence boss appear in court: How it happened

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Mrs Kagame delivers her remarks at the official inauguration of the Garden of Memory at Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro District yesterday. Courtesy photos.
Rwanda

First Lady launches Garden of Memory to symbolise new life after Genocide

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
President Paul Kagame addresses the media yesterday. The President discussed a wide range of issues, including security, regional integration, gender balance, among others. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame: Experiences have strengthened us

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Officials observe a moment of silence during a commemoration event in honour of ten Belgian peacekeepers killed on April 7, 1994 at former Camp Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Kwibuka25: Belgian peacekeepers honoured

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Canada Governor General in drive to draw more girls in technology

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Rwandau2019s envoy to Ethiopia Hope Tumukunde speaks during the ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Addis Ababa on Sunday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Kwibuka25: AU pays tribute to Genocide victims, survivors

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
The just-launched Genocide monument. It is located around River Mukungwa in Mugunga Sector, Gakenke District. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

Gakenke unveils Genocide monument

Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Dr Philip Afaha, the Nigerian historian presenting his paper at the University of Abuja. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Kwibuka25: Nigerian scholar calls out France over genocide fugitives

Monday, April 08, 2019
Nkaka (in striped shirt) and Nsekanabo in court yesterday. The two were arrested at the Uganda-DRC border late last year. / James Karuhanga
Rwanda

FDLR spokesperson Bazeye, intel boss appear in court

Monday, April 08, 2019
Dr Jean-Pierre Dusingizemungu, the President of Ibuka delivers his remarks at the Night Vigil at Amahoro stadium. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Rwanda expects a lot from international justice community – Dusingizemungu

Monday, April 08, 2019
Some of the heroes from ES Nyange lay wreaths on the grave of Valens Ndemeye in honour of his memory, last year. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Kwibuka25: The lessons we should draw from Nyange heroes

Monday, April 08, 2019