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Alcohol and tobacco and their associated risk factors have profound consequences on individuals and Rwandan society at large. File
Health

30% of Rwandans exposed to tobacco smoke at home — study

Thursday, April 11, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

Rwandans in India commemorate Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, April 11, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

The life and times of Rwabukwisi, founder of Rwanda’s first private newspaper

Thursday, April 11, 2024
The 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda was solemnly observed in Seoul, Korea on Tuesday, April 9. Courtesy photos
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Commemoration of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi held in Seoul, Korea

Thursday, April 11, 2024
The book, “Le Génocide perpétré contre les Tutsi du Rwanda expliqué à ses Enfants”, was launched by Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Aegis Trust, and its author Jean-Marie Vianney Rurangwa on April 11.
Kwibuka

Govt to distribute new book on Genocide history for children, youth

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Former Governor of Eastern Province Emmanuel Gasana. FILE
Crime

Former governor Gasana sentenced to 3 years and 6 months

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba.
Africa

Rwanda’s Rwabukumba to head continental securities body

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Artistes who recently released songs, lending their voices to the rallying call for remembrance, unity and renewal.
Kwibuka

Kwibuka 30: Artistes commemorate the Genocide against the Tutsi through music

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Many of these items will be seen in Ghana for the first time in 150 years. courtesy photo
Africa

UK returns Ghana's looted royal artefacts in loan deal

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the UK, Johnston Busingye, lights a candle in remembrance of the innocent lives lost during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Kwibuka

Kwibuka: Busingye urges UK to give justice to Genocide survivors

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Christian Intwari Gasana, founder of Our Past. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kwibuka

Our Past event to go to Qatar

Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Nyagatare Intermediate Court court will deliver a verdict in the case of former Eastern Province Governor Emmanuel Gasana on Thursday, April 11. File photo
Crime

Court to rule in case of ex-governor Emmanuel Gasana

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Staff members pose for a group photo after the tour. All Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Kwibuka

BSC pays tribute to victims of Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Canadian Member of Parliament, Arielle Kayabaga during a past interview in Kigali. The Liberal MP for London West and first black woman to become elected to the London City Council has asked the Canadian parliament to designate UN sanctioned militia FDLR as a terrorist group. File photo
Africa

Canadian legislator Kayabaga asks her country to designate FDLR a terrorist group

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Rebero Genocide Memorial located in Kicukiro district was dedicated to the memory of politicians who were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Nine more politicians will be recognised on April 13. The memorial is also a final resting place for thousands of victims killed around surrounding suburbs. FILE
Kwibuka

Who are the nine politicians set to be honoured for their anti-genocide stand?

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Jean-Nepo Sibomana, a Genocide survivor, gives his testimony during the commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 7, 2022. Photo: Courtesy
Kwibuka

Genocide survivor on fostering unity, steering path to community progress

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Belgian soldiers preparing to withdraw from ETO Kicukiro in April 1994. Thousands of people thronged ETO Kicukiro hoping that the UN peacekeepers would protect them but the Tutsi were abandoned by the peacekeepers. INTERNET PHOTO
Kwibuka

April 11, 1994: When Belgian forces withdrew from ETO Kicukiro and killers pounced

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Coleman Nee
Africa

Africa’s merchandise exports forecast to grow 5.3% in 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Genocide perpetrators meet with survivors from Nyamasheke on February 29, 2024 After undergoing self-examination and seeking forgiveness from both the survivors and the community before their release.
Rwanda

Reintegration of ex-genocide convicts: a journey of healing, reconciliation

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Ntarama Genocide Memorial site which is the former Catholic church in Bugesera District. Thousands of Tutsi were killed inside the church during the Genocide Against the Tutsi. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Kwibuka

Kwibuka Timeline - April 10, 1994: Church sides with killers

Wednesday, April 10, 2024