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Author Judence Kayitesi (third from the left) poses for a photo with students and faculty at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), on July 7, 2026. She shared her personal journey as a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Courtesy

Diaspora voices advance genocide awareness in European academia

Saturday, July 18, 2026
The 12th Ubumuntu Arts Festival will take place in Kigali from July 13 to 19. Photo by Mugwiza
Art

Ubumuntu Festival returns with stories of hope, healing and humanity

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The Inzovu Ndeke cultural troupe hosts the “Ineza y’Inkotanyi” concert on July 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m at Mövenpick Hotel Kigali.

10 Liberation-themed events across Rwanda for ‘Kwibohora 32’

Friday, July 03, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
A photograph archived at the Kigali Genocide Memorial showing a list of some of the leading contributors to RTLM (Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines) during the 1990s. File photo

Will the pen that wounded heal?

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Campaign Against Genocide Monument at the Parliament grounds in Kigali commemorates the Rwanda Patriotic Army’s efforts to stop the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and rescue civilians. The monument stands as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and national liberation in Rwanda.
Art

Rwanda’s iconic monuments and the stories they tell

Friday, June 19, 2026
MTN Iwacu Muzika Festival, which is expected to run from June 20 to August 1 with stops in districts including Huye, Ngoma, Nyagatare, Karongi, Muhanga, Musanze and Rubavu. Courtesy
Music

Rwanda’s holiday calendar brings music, culture & sports to young audiences

Thursday, June 11, 2026
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, and President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at a dinner at the Palais de l'Élysée following the inauguration of the first permanent memorial commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Paris, France, on Tuesday, June 2. VILLAGE URUGWIRO

From diplomatic rupture to shared memory: What Rwanda's memorial in Paris represents

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
President Paul Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron unveil the first permanent memorial for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in France on Tuesday, June 2.
Kwibuka

All you need to know about Genocide memorial unveiled in France

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
DJs Melvyn, Etania, City Girl, Kash Pro and Spinny are set to headline a high-energy night at Atelier du Vin this Friday. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Kigali: BAL Final headlines weekend of concerts, exhibits & raves

Friday, May 29, 2026
The New Times

Beyond remembrance: The healing power of ‘My Child’

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Filmmakers, designers and cultural curators gather around a shared mission_ to record Rwanda’s history with care, accuracy and a distinctly Rwandan point of view. COURTESY
Cinema

Rwandan filmmakers reclaim Genocide narratives through own productions

Monday, May 11, 2026