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Mourners hold candles during a commemoration event dubbed "Our Past" at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

Rwandans reflect on commemoration and ways to confront genocide denial

Saturday, April 11, 2026
The New Times
Kwibuka

Malawi reaffirms global call of ‘Never Again’

Saturday, April 11, 2026
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.
Kwibuka

Who are journalists killed during Genocide against the Tutsi?

Friday, April 10, 2026
A residential house destroyed by bombs from FARDC drones in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Suspected govt war plane filmed dropping bombs on Minembwe - reports

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
Kwibuka

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
Kwibuka

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
Kwibuka

Why healing is a life-long journey for Genocide survivors

Friday, April 10, 2026
Masaka hospital in Kicukiro District has received new medical equipment worth Rwf30 million. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

PHOTOS: Masaka hospital gets new surgical equipment

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
Kwibuka

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.
Kwibuka

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
Kwibuka

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
Kwibuka

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
Kwibuka

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
Kwibuka

New museum to spotlight Genocide architects

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
Kwibuka

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

Kwibuka: The support Genocide survivors need

Thursday, April 09, 2026
The AFCM23 movement has accused the Congolese government forces of carrying out fresh attacks in eastern DR Congo, just days ahead of a new round of peace talks scheduled for April 14 in Geneva. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 condemns Kinshasa attacks days before peace talks

Thursday, April 09, 2026
The New Times
Crime

Genocide: Ex-FAR finance boss set for trial in France

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.
Kwibuka

Rubavu mayor urges continued fight against genocide ideology from DR Congo

Thursday, April 09, 2026
The New Times
Environment

Biodiversity nearly doubles in Nyandungu Eco-Park - survey

Thursday, April 09, 2026