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A group of artists spearheaded by King Ngabo, launched an initiative, Art for Memories in 2023. File
Kwibuka

Art for Memories: Preserving photos of Genocide victims

Monday, April 08, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, meets with Dr José Ángel Portal Miranda, Cuban Minister for Public Health in Kigali on Monday, April 8. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Cuba to bolster health sector cooperation

Monday, April 08, 2024
Flags of the Commonwealth member states hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM in June 2022. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Rwanda to host Commonwealth architects’ association conference

Monday, April 08, 2024
Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana delivers remarks during the conference at the Kigali Marriott Hotel on March 28
Featured

Experts discuss East Africa’s investment potential

Monday, April 08, 2024
Toronto Raptors and Giants of Africa co-founder Masai Ujiri during the commemoration event at BK Arena on Sunday. April 7. Masai has shared a message of solidarity with Rwandans during Kwibuka 30. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kwibuka

Ujiri sympathises with Rwandans during commemoration

Monday, April 08, 2024
Genocide survivors in Kayonza district have appealed for support to visit to a Genocide memorial site located in the Ngara District, Tanzania.
Kwibuka

Kayonza: Genocide survivors seek support to visit Tanzania-based memorial site

Monday, April 08, 2024
Diplomats and staff from the Embassy of Rwanda to Switzerland and the Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva and members of the Rwandan community during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Geneva. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kwibuka 30: Geneva honours Genocide victims

Monday, April 08, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

UNESCO introduces special lighting at four genocide memorials on World Heritage List

Monday, April 08, 2024
Adama Dieng has been appointed as the AU special envoy for its multifaceted action against genocide, in line with avoiding a repeat of inaction observed during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Net
Kwibuka

AU appoints envoy on genocide prevention ‘to avoid a repeat of inaction’

Monday, April 08, 2024
On April 8, 1994, the genocidal Government termed “Saviours government” had been established with Théodore Sindikubwabo as President, and Jean Kambanda as the Prime Minister.
Kwibuka

Timeline - April 8: President Sindikubwabo’s govt incites community, killings intensify

Monday, April 08, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

Kwibuka 30: Rwandan Police peacekeepers commemorate

Monday, April 08, 2024
President William Ruto of Kenya lays a wreath to pay tribute to victims during his visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 4, 2023. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kenyan President Ruto lauds Rwanda’s resilience after Genocide

Monday, April 08, 2024
Residents and officials commemorate the 1994 Tutsi Genocide against the Tutsi in Kayonza, where 3,000 victims were murdered by Interahamwe.
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Kwibuka in Eastern Province

Monday, April 08, 2024
A cocoa farmer in his plantations that were affected by drought in Ivory Coast. According to the researchers climate change in West Africa hikes chocolate prices. Courtesy
Africa

Climate change in West Africa hikes chocolate prices

Monday, April 08, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

India illuminates Qutb Minar in Rwandan flag colours to commemorate

Monday, April 08, 2024
The Qutb Minar Tower in the Indian capital New Delhi (left) and the Peace Tower in the Canadian capital Ottawa on Sunday, April 7, were lit up with the colours of the Rwandan flag in honour of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Kwibuka

Kwibuka: Foreign capitals send messages of solidarity

Monday, April 08, 2024
Felix Nduwamungu during the interview with The New Times. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Kwibuka

Genocide survivor Nduwamungu reflects on overcoming “urge to avenge family”

Monday, April 08, 2024
Some pictures of Tutsis who were killed at Murambi. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Inside Murambi Genocide Memorial, a new UNESCO world heritage site

Monday, April 08, 2024
Right in the middle of the Arena stood a tree-like decoration that caught the eye of many. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka

Kwibuka 30: Symbolic tree of protection, aspirations, memory displayed

Sunday, April 07, 2024
According to the new bill public declaration of matrimonial regimes chosen by prospective spouses, during civil weddings, could no longer be done. File
Law

Public declaration of matrimonial regimes to be prohibited

Sunday, April 07, 2024