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Mourners visit one of the mass graves where innocent Tutsis were killed and thrown in large numbers during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Kinazi Sector, former Ntongwe Commune, now Ruhango District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka

What happened on April 7, 1994 as Genocide against the Tutsi began

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
An exhibition that explains the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Gisenyi Genocide Memorial. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Crime

Rubavu officials step up fight against genocide misinformation from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rwanda Basic Education Board members of staff, teachers, and sector education officers visit Commune Rouge in Rubavu town on Monday, June 23. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Kwibuka

REB urges teachers to help combat genocide ideology

Monday, June 23, 2025
A view of the two eucalyptus trees in middle of Rubavu public road at Commune Rouge Genocide Memorial. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Kwibuka

Commune Rouge: The chilling story behind Rubavu trees that stand as a stark reminder of cruelty of genocidaires

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Prosper Mulindwa, the Mayor of Rubavu District, addresses the border community during an event to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, held on Friday, May 30, in Rubavu town. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Kwibuka

Rubavu mayor urges schools to visit Genocide memorials

Saturday, May 31, 2025
I&M Bank Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Mutimura lays a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide at Gisenyi Genocide Memorial. Courtesy
Kwibuka

I&M Bank board pays tribute to Genocide victims in Rubavu, offers support to survivors

Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Bigogwe Genocide Memorial has undergone a significant renovation and expansion. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Kwibuka

Expansion of Bigogwe Genocide Memorial completed

Friday, May 09, 2025
Minister Sebahizi delivers remarks at the commemoration event held at Commune Rouge Genocide Memorial site, on Wednesday, April 30, in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kwibuka31: Minister Sebahizi urges Rubavu residents to learn from history

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
On April 30, 1994, a large number of Tutsi were massacred in a swamp known as “CND,” located between Ntarama, Rulindo, and Mugina in the former Gitarama prefecture
Kwibuka

April 30, 1994: A day of coordinated massacres of Tutsi in Ntarama, Gisenyi, Rusizi, and Huye

Wednesday, April 30, 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
Groupe Scolaire Gihundwe's current look. The school witnessed genocidal killings on May 3, 1994 against the Tutsi who had sought refuge there. Photo by IGIHE.
Kwibuka

May 3, 1994: Students, children take part in Genocide

Friday, May 03, 2024
On May 2, 1994, the killers' government aimed to carry out a massacre of Tutsi sheltering at Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali. Courtesy
Kwibuka

May 2, 1994: Plot to attack refugees at Hotel des Mille Collines foiled

Thursday, May 02, 2024