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United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres

Kwibuka31: UN chief urges global efforts to combat hate speech

Monday, April 07, 2025

Anaclet Mwumvaneza, Bishop of Nyundo Diocese and Chairperson of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace who signed the statement. File

Kwibuka31: Catholic Church urges faithful to assist Genocide survivors

Monday, April 07, 2025

The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Nduva, lights a candle during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Arusha as they join Rwandans to remember the 1994 Genocide.

Kwibuka31: EAC sounds alarm on looming genocide signs in region

Monday, April 07, 2025

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other mourners observe a moment of silence at the event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7.

Kagame says one country threatened Minister Bizimana with visa restrictions

Monday, April 07, 2025

President Kagame addressing Rwandans as the country and the rest of the world commenced the commemoration period of the 1994 Genocide against the Tusti, on April 7. Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame urges Rwandans to fight for their dignified lives

Monday, April 07, 2025

Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement delivers his remarks at the commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Role of Belgium in decades-long violence against Tutsi exposed as Rwanda marks Genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025

Rwanda’s Ambassador to Japan, Marie Claire Mukasine, speaks during the Kwibuka 31 event hosted Josai International University on Monday, April 7.

Kwibuka 31: Josai University in Japan honours Genocide victims

Monday, April 07, 2025

English Premier League giants Arsenal have joined Rwanda in marking the 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

Kwibuka31: Arsenal stand with Rwanda in commemoration

Monday, April 07, 2025

April 7, 1994, marks the day Rwanda spiraled into the horrors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a brutal campaign that claimed over one million lives in just 100 days.

Genocide Timeline April 7, 1994: The day Rwanda plunged into Genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025

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. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI

VOXPOP: Rwandans reflect on commemoration, reconciliation journey 31 years after Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025

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

31 years later, Rwanda remembers

Monday, April 07, 2025

Panelists engage in a discussion at the Kwibuka International Conference in Kigali, Sunday, April 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda urges global action against Genocide denial and ideology

Sunday, April 06, 2025

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Kwibuka31: AVEGA leads discussions on unity, trauma, emotional healing ahead of commemoration

Sunday, April 06, 2025

Volunteers carry a trauma victim during the commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial. Sam Ngendahimana

Kwibuka 31: Which mental health helplines can you use for support during commemoration period?

Saturday, April 05, 2025

Journalists during a briefing on trauma and mental health distress management during the commemorative period at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) headquarters in Kigali, on April 4.

Kwibuka 31: Journalists urged to report responsibly, support genocide survivors during commemoration period

Saturday, April 05, 2025

David Lammy is the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom.

Open letter by survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to David Lammy on his position on Rwanda and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo)

Friday, April 04, 2025

The Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement has announced that 40% of Gacaca Court archives have been indexed. File

Indexing Gacaca court archives at 40%: Why it matters for Rwanda’s Genocide history

Friday, April 04, 2025

A “Walk to Remember” will start from the Parliament and end at BK Arena, from where a night vigil will be held.

Kwibuka 31: How commemoration activities will unfold

Thursday, April 03, 2025

Residents searching for bodies of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi that were discovered in Huye District. Courtsey

Huye: Remains of 258 Genocide victims found in properties linked to perpetrators

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

The statue “Kwibuka Flame of Hope”, a gift from the Republic of Rwanda, was installed on September 11 in the north garden area at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Courtesy Photo

Ibuka deplores Belgium’s cancellation of Genocide memorial event

Friday, March 28, 2025