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Kwibuka

Cheetah Cement staff gain deeper insight into Rwanda’s history at Kigali Genocide Memorial

Thursday, July 16, 2026
The report further cited progress in combating genocide ideology and denial, as well as the conservation of Genocide memorials, noting that four memorial sites have been recognised by UNESCO.
Culture

Parliament calls for review of cultural heritage policy

Sunday, July 05, 2026
President Paul Kagame reviews architectural designs for the proposed National Genocide Monument with renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, Founder and Principal Architect of Studio Libeskind, during a meeting.
Kwibuka

Plan for National Genocide Monument presented to Kagame

Thursday, June 25, 2026
A view of Ngezi crater lake on the top of Mount Bisoke, rising to 3,711 metres above sea level in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

What Rwanda stands to gain from first UNESCO geopark

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Colonial orientation presents significant obstacles to the effective preservation and management of heritage resources.

Community engagement, heritage decolonisation and governance in Africa

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A section of Musanze Caves in Muhoza sector. Following an assessment by a team of experts, identified geosites in northern Rwanda have been proposed for nomination to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status. PHOTO/SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Tourism

What will it take for Rwanda to have a UNESCO geopark?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Lake Ruhondo in Burera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda nominates North Province as UNESCO Global Geopark

Monday, June 15, 2026
Freddy Mutanguha addresses participants at the launch of a project called Strengthening Educational Capacities at Rwanda's Memorial Sites held at Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Education

UNESCO-listed memorials to play key role in educating youth

Wednesday, June 10, 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
Byung Chul Koo, the CEO of AOS Ltd lays a wreath in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi on Friday, May 29. All Photos by Kellyia Keza

Tech firm AOS commemorates Genocide, supports Nyamata Memorial, survivors

Monday, June 01, 2026
Visitors during a tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana. President Paul Kagame is expected in Gaborone from May 6 to 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening ties between Rwanda and Botswana. Courtesy
International

Things to know about Botswana as Kagame visits Gaborone

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Agaciro Development Fund staff participate in the commemoration event (Dan Gatsinzi)
Kwibuka

Bisesero remembrance: Sovereign fund Agaciro honours resistance, supports survivors

Saturday, April 25, 2026