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A genocide suspect gives explanations during the Gacaca Court in 2004. File

From memory to prevention: What the world must learn from Rwanda

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Parimehutu members during a celebration of the so called 'Rwanda's Independence' following the atrocities of 1959. Courtesy

They exiled us - not our identity

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Wreaths at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial that were laid on Saturday, April 11 in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi interred at the memorial. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

How Rwanda moved from genocide to renewal

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks during the inaugural edition of Cine Kwibuka at Canal Olympia on Friday, April 10. Courtesy
Art

Minister Umutoni urges creatives to defend Genocide truth

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Rapper Ish Kevin (in black outfit) , poet Junior Rumaga and Ibyanzu perform "Ndacyababara" song during the 15th edition of “Our Past” event at Nyamara Memorial Garden on Thursday, April 9. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Music

32 years later, music still heals where it once harmed

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Participants at Rwanda Broadcasting Agency dialogue on May 10 discuss the media’s role in preventing genocide ideology and hate speech.
Kwibuka

Critical thinking, fact-checking in media "key to preventing Genocide ideology"

Saturday, April 11, 2026
BK Group officials along with other participants at the Friday commemoration pay tribute to victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial, on April 10, 2026 (courtesy)
Kwibuka

Honouring staff slain in Genocide, BK Group calls on youth to safeguard Rwanda’s future

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Young people are taking on the responsibility of challenging genocide denial and misinformation so that the atrocities of the Genocide against the Tutsi never happen again. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Beyond borders: Diaspora youth preserve genocide memory and challenge misinformation

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Thousands of mourners during "Our Past" commemoration event held at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Kwibuka 32: When words become weapons of denial

Saturday, April 11, 2026
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
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Kwibuka

Malawi reaffirms global call of ‘Never Again’

Saturday, April 11, 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