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Genocide survivor Xaverina Mujawayezu speaks to The New Times during the interview in Rwamagana. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

How a genocide widow turned personal tragedy into leadership and purpose

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Demonstrators during the so-called 'Hutu Social Revolution' protest the Tutsi monarchy and call for majority rule in 1959 just before independence. Photo credit: The Pan African Review.

The Republic of Rwanda that was not

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana, delivering remarks during the official launch of the Centre for Genocide and Conflict Studies (CGCS), highlighted expectations for the Centre to advance rigorous, globally relevant research on genocide and conflict prevention; serve as a platform for dialogue across disciplines, institutions, and borders; contribute to curriculum development that embeds peace education and critical thinking at all levels; and engage directly with communities to translate knowledge into meaningful societal impact.
Rwanda

Inside Rwanda’s new genocide and conflict studies centre

Saturday, April 18, 2026
The East African Community's new Secretary-General, Stephen Patrick Mbundi, will assumeoffice on April 25. Courtesy

Nyerere’s legacy, Mbundi’s mandate: The test facing EAC’s new Secretary-General

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo with student representatives during the launch of the fifth edition of the Ndi Umunyarwanda initiative in secondary schools at the Lycée de Kigali on March 10. File.

Education and the long struggle against genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Rebero Genocide Memorial. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A letter to negationists: During these 100 days, let memory be sacred

Monday, April 13, 2026
Wreaths at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial that were laid on Saturday, April 11 in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi interred at the memorial. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

How Rwanda moved from genocide to renewal

Sunday, April 12, 2026
BK Group officials along with other participants at the Friday commemoration pay tribute to victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial, on April 10, 2026 (courtesy)
Kwibuka

Honouring staff slain in Genocide, BK Group calls on youth to safeguard Rwanda’s future

Saturday, April 11, 2026
A visitor during a guided tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why genocide memorials must display architects of amnesia

Friday, April 10, 2026
Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official Bureau of African Affairs at State Department, delivers his remarks during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in USA. Courtesy
Editorial

It is never too late to name the truth

Thursday, April 09, 2026
The New Times

Naming the genocide: Why terminology still shapes justice

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
The New Times

Rwanda’s commemorations in the shadow of indifference

Saturday, April 04, 2026