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A jury of Gacaca courts during a hearing in Kigali. The Gacaca system officially concluded in 2012 after processing over 1.9 million genocide-related cases over the course of 10 years. File.

Inside Rwanda’s reconciliation journey, 31 years after the Genocide

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Mourners during Our Past commemoration event in 2024. The annual Our Past event is set to take place on Wednesday, April 9, at the Nyanza Genocide Memorial . Dan Gatsinzi

Kwibuka 31: Our Past event returns on April 9

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) expressed solidarity with all Rwandans, calling on journalists and media houses to play a role in the nation-building journey and to uphold professionalism. Craish Bahizi

Kwibuka31: Journalists urged to uphold professionalism during commemoration period

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

The 600, The Soldiers’ Story

Films to help you learn true story of the Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025

Rwanda's Ambassador to Zambia Emmanuel Bugingo delivers his remarks during the commemoration ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia

Rwandan community in Zambia mark Kwibuka 31

Monday, April 07, 2025

The Rwandan community in India and friends of Rwanda on Monday, April 7, observed the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Rwandans in India honour Genocide victims

Monday, April 07, 2025

Arsenal defender Jurren Timber pays tribute to Genocide victims laid to rest at Kigali Genocide Memorial-File

Kwibuka31: Arsenal, PSG stand with Rwanda in commemoration

Monday, April 07, 2025

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Rwandans in Nigeria commemorate Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025

Philbert Gakwenzire, the President of Ibuka, an umbrella association of Genocide survivors, addresses mourners during the Night of Vigil at BK Arena on Monday, April 7. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kwibuka31: Countries supporting FDLR must be held accountable – Ibuka

Monday, April 07, 2025

Security personnel lay wreath to pay tribute to victims during the official launch of the 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on April 7. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Kwibuka 31: Genocide in Kayonza ‘unfolded with unprecedented speed’ – survivor

Monday, April 07, 2025

The commemoration was attended by officials from the government of Ethiopia, members of the diplomatic corps, international organisations, and the Rwandan community in Ethiopia.

AU Chair: Humanity should never stand by in face of genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025

Ambassador James Musoni and Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murirwa lit candles during the commemoration event in Zambia on Monday

Kwibuka 31: Zimbabwe stands in solidarity with Rwanda, says foreign minister

Monday, April 07, 2025

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay during her visit in Rwanda in September 2023. Courtesy

Rwanda, UNESCO join efforts to teach history of Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025

Maxime Prévot, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister and the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), Jean-Damascène Bizimana.

Belgium’s links with DR Congo-FDLR alliance ‘leaves no room for ambiguity’, says minister

Monday, April 07, 2025

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres

Kwibuka31: UN chief urges global efforts to combat hate speech

Monday, April 07, 2025

Anaclet Mwumvaneza, Bishop of Nyundo Diocese and Chairperson of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace who signed the statement. File

Kwibuka31: Catholic Church urges faithful to assist Genocide survivors

Monday, April 07, 2025

The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Nduva, lights a candle during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Arusha as they join Rwandans to remember the 1994 Genocide.

Kwibuka31: EAC sounds alarm on looming genocide signs in region

Monday, April 07, 2025

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other mourners observe a moment of silence at the event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7.

Kagame says one country threatened Minister Bizimana with visa restrictions

Monday, April 07, 2025

President Kagame addressing Rwandans as the country and the rest of the world commenced the commemoration period of the 1994 Genocide against the Tusti, on April 7. Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame urges Rwandans to fight for their dignified lives

Monday, April 07, 2025

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

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

Monday, April 07, 2025