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 Amani Athar
Amani Athar
Congolese refugees from Kigeme refugee during a peaceful march to call for action against Genocide ideology in eastern DR Congo, on March 8, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Revisiting the roots of anti-Tutsi ideology
Refaming Rwanda's origin. A look beyond colonial narratives.
Reframing Rwanda's origins: A look beyond colonial narratives
According to the history, Prince Mucocori and Bigirimana fled to Bigogwe after the death of King Ndahiro II Cyamatare, escaping Ntsibula, who had declared himself King of Rwanda. 
The tale of Prince Mucocori and the people of Bigogwe
The Vatican Formally Launches His Cause For Beatification And Canonization Photo by Gaeta.It
A tentative answer to why Vatican wants the beatification of Baudouin
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Demystifying the myth of first Abasangwabutaka’s kingdom of Abazigaba
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The distortion of Mashira’s story: Colonialism’s greatest crime in Rwanda
The Babanda’s kingdom of Nduga was in former Amayaga region.
Nduga and the myth of the Ababanda Kingdom
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba addresses prisoners in Goma. Internet
With pawn leaders, “I see no alternative for the future of the DR Congo”: K. Nkrumah
Etymologically, the name Rwanda derives from Ku-aanda, meaning “expansion or spreading out from the centre.” Internet
Demystifying the pre-Gasabo “Hutu” kingdoms myth
Yuhi V Musinga became Rwanda's 20th king in December 1896, at just 12 years old, following a coup led by his uncles and mother. Net Photo
The project that originated Rwanda from Gasabo was born in Brussels
Rudahigwa's father, King Musinga with his Queen Mother, Kanjogera on his left, and his wives. Rudahigwa's mother, Radegonde Nyiramavugo Kankazi
The Rwagasabo pact and the genesis of Rwanda’s leadership
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The original meaning of terms “Hutu” and “Tutsi” in ancient Rwanda
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How colonialism disconnected Rwandans from ancestral identity
The Case of Bashambo and Babanda.  Kibanda, Mashira’s son, became the forefather of the Babanda clan.
Demystifying the myth of settlers vs natives: The Case of Bashambo and Babanda
Cyilima II Rujugira was born in Ijuru rya Kamonyi. Due to certain circumstances, he fled to Karagwe.
King Cyilima II Rujugira and the power of Abatabazi in Rwanda’s second liberation war
In Kamonyi, Kalira contracted leprosy and was isolated in Mpushi, Kivumu until she recovered. file
The tragic death of Queen Kalira and preparation for Rwanda’s second liberation war
King Cyilima II Rujugira, who ruled the Kingdom of Rwanda from 1770 to 1778, is remembered for two significant achievements marrying the most beautiful queen and leading the second liberation war.
The Legend of Queen Kalira: A tale of love, beauty, and power in Rwanda's royal history
Princess Nyirarucyaba was the firstborn of Rwanda's founding father, Gihanga, and her mother was Nyamususa, daughter of Jeni.
The Legacy of Princess Nyirarucyaba, Rwanda’s first daughter and pioneer of cattle domestication

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