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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Eight houses were affected in Nyarugenge District, 12 in Kicukiro, and seven in Gasabo, with parts of the houses collapsing. Two people died—one due to flooding and another after being hit by a collapsing wall, said Samuel Dusengiyumva
Environment
Kigali: Two killed, dozens of houses damaged by floods, landslides
Artistic reflection was used to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in an event held in Ottawa, Canada on April 12. Courtesy
Kwibuka
PHOTOS: How art shaped Genocide commemoration at Canadian arts centre
Rwanda Meteorology Agency predicted heavy rainfall, from the night of April 11 to 13, in the City of Kigali, Northern Province and Western Province as well as in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts.
Environment
Weather warning: Heavy rain anticipated in Kigali, two provinces
Travellers in 2024 mostly spent on accommodation, food and beverages, transportation, shopping, and entertainment. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism
What drove visitor spending in 2024?
On April 13, an event will be held at the Rebero Genocide Memorial to honour the politicians who were killed for opposing the Genocide. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka
How districts are marking 100 days of Genocide commemoration
Clockwise Celestin Mutabaruka, Dr Vincent Bajinya, Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja, Charles Munyaneza are Genocide  fugitives who live in the UK. File
Kwibuka
Kwibuka 31: Who are the genocide fugitives still roaming freely in UK?
Travellers who visited Rwanda from various parts of the world spent $579.5 million on goods and services in 2024, compared to $563.8 million in 2023. Sam Ngendahimana.
Tourism
Visitors to Rwanda spent nearly $600m on travel services in 2024
Carl Wilkens, the American missionary who chose to stay in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, addresses mourners during the commemoration in USA, on April 7. Courtesy
Kwibuka
US missionary who stayed in Rwanda during 1994 Genocide hails gacaca courts
Rwanda High Commissioner Johnston Busingye delivers his remarks during the commemoration ceremony in UK.
Rwanda
Six known genocide fugitives still roaming in UK, says Rwanda’s envoy
Speaking at #Kwibuka31 in Busogo, Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente emphasized the need for security within families, communities, and the nation. Photo by Primature Rwanda
Kwibuka
Prime Minister warns against attacks on genocide survivors
A jury of Gacaca courts during a hearing in Kigali. The Gacaca system officially concluded in 2012 after processing over 1.9 million genocide-related cases over the course of 10 years. File.
Kwibuka
Inside Rwanda’s reconciliation journey, 31 years after the Genocide
Anaclet Mwumvaneza, Bishop of Nyundo Diocese and Chairperson of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace who signed the statement. File
Kwibuka
Kwibuka31: Catholic Church urges faithful to assist Genocide survivors
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world will, from April 7 to 13, commence a week of commemoration activities to mark 31 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka
31 years later, Rwanda remembers
A man suspected of killing Chantal Muhongerwa, in Bugesera District, has been arrested. Courtesy
Crime
Bugesera: Suspect in murder of Genocide survivor arrested
The government recently launched a Rwf 360 billion project to construct 215 kilometres of tarmac roads that will improve internal connectivity . Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure
What you need to know about construction of 215km of tarmac roads in provinces
A picturesque view of the newly inaugurated  LA CASA Kiyovu apartments in Kigali City on April 3. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
LA CASA Kiyovu Apartments launched
Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) released new guidelines in 2022 for the use of adobe (mud) bricks, commonly known as Rukarakara. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
10 key things you need to know about Rwanda’s mud bricks’ guidelines
The Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement has announced that 40% of Gacaca Court archives have been indexed. File
Kwibuka
Indexing Gacaca court archives at 40%: Why it matters for Rwanda’s Genocide history

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