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The management and staff of Rwanda’s Central Bank paid tribute to former colleagues who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, in a commemoration event held at the Bank’s headquarters in Kigali on April 10
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Kwibuka 31: Central bank governor says Rwandans have responsibility to ensure genocide never happens again

Friday, April 11, 2025
Thousands of Tutsi men, women and children were abandoned at ETO Kicukiro on April 11, 1994, leaving them at the mercy of Interahamwe militia. Internet photo
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Genocide timeline – April 11, 1994: Belgian withdrawal opens door to massacres in Kicukiro

Friday, April 11, 2025
Minister of Youth and Arts Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during Our Past Initiative event held on April 9, at Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro District. Photo by Dan Kwizera
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Genocide ideologues, denialists targeting less informed youth, warns Minister

Friday, April 11, 2025
Tito Harerimana was awarded the best social media influencer in Rwanda.
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Digital warriors: How Rwandan youth are using social media to fight Genocide ideology and preserve memory

Friday, April 11, 2025
Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe. MINUBUMWE has made the Bisesero and Murambi genocide memorials accessible through virtual tours. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Murambi, Bisesero Genocide memorials now offer virtual tours

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Vincent Karega, the Ambassador at Large in the Great Lakes Region, said the divisionism introduced by colonial powers, particularly Belgium, laid the foundation for ethnic hatred in Rwanda.
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Amb Karega: Belgium’s colonial divide is root cause of genocide ideology in region

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Mourners at Ntarama Genocide Memorial, the former Catholic Church. On April 10, the role of the church in supporting the genocidal regime became increasingly evident. Sam Ngenda
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Genocide timeline, April 10, 1994: Church’s complicity takes shape

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thousands of youths attend the annual commemoration event "Our Past" at Nyanza Kicukiro Genocide Memorial, on Wednesday. All photos by Dan GATSINZI
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Kwibuka31: How Rwandan youth is using art as a weapon of healing

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Kwibuka 31: Youth urged to combat genocide ideology, promote national unity

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Mourners inside the memorial to honour the victims at Ntarama Genocide Memorial. Sam Ngendahimana
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Explainer: Understanding the ten stages of Genocide

Thursday, April 10, 2025
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
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How districts are marking 100 days of Genocide commemoration

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Kirehe District Mayor Bruno Rangira, lays a wreath in Akagera River during the commemoration of the Genocide victims. Emmanuel Nkangura
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Kwibuka 31: ‘I pretended to be dead until RPA arrived and rescued me’ – genocide survivor

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda, addresses Rubavu residents, during commemoration of the Genocide victims killed at Nyundo Diocese on Wednesday 9. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
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Rubavu: Defense minister urges youth to combat genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Clockwise Celestin Mutabaruka, Dr Vincent Bajinya, Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja, Charles Munyaneza are Genocide fugitives who live in the UK. File
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Kwibuka 31: Who are the genocide fugitives still roaming freely in UK?

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Grégory Doucet, the Mayor of Lyon, the capital city of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
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French mayor denounces use of DR Congo crisis to fuel genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Our Past event happens today, April 9 at Kicukiro Genocide Memorial-File
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Top events to attend during Kwibuka 31: Screenings, books, intergenerational dialogues

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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Trump advisor honours victims of Genocide against Tutsi

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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Rwandans in Poland, Canada honour Genocide victims

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Thibault Relecom, owner of Skol Brewery Ltd, lays a wreath to honour victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial on April 8. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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Skol pays tribute to Genocide victims, urges continued fight against genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
A night vigil at Nyundo Genocide Memorial, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District, on Tuesday, April 8. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
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Kwibuka 31: Rubavu survivors feel secure despite persistent genocide ideology in DR Congo

Wednesday, April 09, 2025