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Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement delivers his remarks at the commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka

Role of Belgium in decades-long violence against Tutsi exposed as Rwanda marks Genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Japan, Marie Claire Mukasine, speaks during the Kwibuka 31 event hosted Josai International University on Monday, April 7.
Kwibuka

Kwibuka 31: Josai University in Japan honours Genocide victims

Monday, April 07, 2025
English Premier League giants Arsenal have joined Rwanda in marking the 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Kwibuka

Kwibuka31: Arsenal stand with Rwanda in commemoration

Monday, April 07, 2025
At least 33 people have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that flooded Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), authorities said early Monday.
Environment

Death toll rises as heavy rains flood DR Congo’s capital

Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwanda

The 31st Commemoration of Genocide Against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025
April 7, 1994, marks the day Rwanda spiraled into the horrors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a brutal campaign that claimed over one million lives in just 100 days.
Kwibuka

Genocide Timeline April 7, 1994: The day Rwanda plunged into Genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025
Africa

Ex-FDLR leader: DR Congo’s support for Genocidal militia still the biggest threat to peace

Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world will, from April 7 to 13, commence a week of commemoration activities to mark 31 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Kwibuka

VOXPOP: Rwandans reflect on commemoration, reconciliation journey 31 years after Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025
Sophie TCHATCHOUA - Managing Director - CANAL+ Rwanda
Featured

Kwibuka31: CANAL+ Rwanda pays tribute to Genocide victims, stands in solidarity with Rwandans

Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world will, from April 7 to 13, commence a week of commemoration activities to mark 31 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka

31 years later, Rwanda remembers

Monday, April 07, 2025
A man suspected of killing Chantal Muhongerwa, in Bugesera District, has been arrested. Courtesy
Crime

Bugesera: Suspect in murder of Genocide survivor arrested

Monday, April 07, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion at the Kwibuka International Conference in Kigali, Sunday, April 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

Rwanda urges global action against Genocide denial and ideology

Sunday, April 06, 2025
The government recently launched a Rwf 360 billion project to construct 215 kilometres of tarmac roads that will improve internal connectivity . Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

What you need to know about construction of 215km of tarmac roads in provinces

Sunday, April 06, 2025
The New Times
Kwibuka

Kwibuka31: AVEGA leads discussions on unity, trauma, emotional healing ahead of commemoration

Sunday, April 06, 2025
The bills seeks to boost local juice production with lower tax rates as imported juices will pay more. Photo courtesy
Economy

Five things to know about Rwanda’s proposed tax on juices

Sunday, April 06, 2025
A picturesque view of the newly inaugurated LA CASA Kiyovu apartments in Kigali City on April 3. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

LA CASA Kiyovu Apartments launched

Sunday, April 06, 2025
Tanzania's 2,115 MW hydropower project in full operation. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is fully operational after the activation of all nine turbines, Deputy Prime Minister Doto Biteko said Saturday.

Tanzania's 2,115 MW hydropower project in full operation

Sunday, April 06, 2025
A panel discussion at the opening of the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali on Thursday, April 3. All photos by DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How Africa can fix barriers, ensure AI is a transformative tool for all

Sunday, April 06, 2025
1. Potato farmers in Gataraga Sector, Musanze District, tour their consolidated land near Virunga mountains zone. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Smallholder farmers in Burera, Musanze ‘reaping big’ thanks to new agriculture insurance scheme

Sunday, April 06, 2025
Health

VIDEO: The evolution of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Rwanda

Sunday, April 06, 2025