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Thousands of mourners observe a moment of silence during a Night Vigil was held in remembrance of the genocide, which claimed more than one million lives in between April and July 1994.

PICTORIAL: How Kwibuka 32 unfolded in Rwanda 

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Rwandans living in the United States have welcomed a proclamation by the City of Kentwood, Michigan, recognising April 7, 2026, as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Kwibuka

US City of Kentwood honours Genocide victims with official proclamation

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
The New Times

Commemoration period is here, and genocide deniers ratchet up the noise

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
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
:Rwandans and friends of Rwanda around the world will gather from April 7 to 13 to mark the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which claimed more than one million lives in just 100 days, from April to July 1994. PHOTO BY Sam NGENDAHIMANA
Kwibuka

32 years later, Rwanda remembers

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Nairobi City Thunder-Beat RSSB Tigers in last BAL Kalahari Conference game but failed to qualfy for playoffs in Kigali. courtesy
Basketball

Nairobi City Thunder end Tigers’ conference unbeaten run

Monday, April 06, 2026
Farmers dry their maize harvest at a collection centre in Gatsibo District on February 19. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Rwanda’s food security rises as hunger declines

Monday, April 06, 2026
A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. Kigali generates approximately 3,240 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with about half discharged untreated into the environment. File
Infrastructure

Gasabo to get dedicated sewage system

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Extracting compressed natural gas (CNG) from Lake Kivu for cooking is part of the country’s strategy to mitigate the effects of rising petroleum price. State Minister for Infrastructure Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye has revealed that Rwandans may start using methane gas from Lake Kivu for cooking in early 2028.
Energy

Rwandans could start using cooking gas from Lake Kivu in 2028 - minister

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali is stepping into the celebration in style, with a lineup of Easter packages designed to make the holiday feel special for everyone. Courtesy
Featured

Radisson Blu Kigali lights up Easter with family fun, kids’ treats and exciting offers

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Archbishop of Kigali, Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, leads Holy Communion alongside fellow clerics during the Easter celebration at St Michel Cathedral on Sunday, April 5. All photos by Kellya Keza.
Religion

Easter Sunday: Christians urged to find courage, healing

Sunday, April 05, 2026
The Nyirangarama Sprint Rally 2026 brought motorsport excitement to the heart of the Norther region of the country. Courtesy
Other Sports

Davite claims victory as mechanical failure shake Nyirangarama Rally

Sunday, April 05, 2026