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Eugène Rwamucyo, a genocide suspect who lives in France. French prosecutors have requested the Paris Assize Court of Appeal to sentence Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo to 30 years in prison. Courtesy
Crime

French appeals court upholds 27-year sentence for Rwamucyo over Genocide

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Eugène Rwamucyo, a genocide suspect who lives in France. French prosecutors have requested the Paris Assize Court of Appeal to sentence Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo to 30 years in prison. Courtesy
Crime

French prosecution seeks 30-year sentence for Eugène Rwamucyo

Thursday, July 16, 2026
The death of President Habyarimana created a sense of surprise and shock among the Rwandan population, as well as fury among certain soldiers.

RPF’s diplomacy prevailed over denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti addresses journalists on Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy
Economy

Inside RRA's plan to raise Rwf4.6tn

Thursday, July 09, 2026
The attack took place at around 930 p.m. on Thursday in Kabizo village, Butare locality, where the family of local chief Rugamba was targeted.
Africa

FDLR kills woman, her five children in eastern DR Congo, reports say

Friday, July 03, 2026
President Kagame delivers remarks during the second part of a consultative meeting organised by Unity Club on the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi and the struggle to stop it. The event took place on Saturday, May 27. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Rwanda

Kagame: Tolerance has limits if national unity is at stake

Saturday, June 27, 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
Léon Mugesera addresses a gathering in Kabaya in November 1992. His speech is considered among the most notorious examples of pre-genocide hate rhetoric. Courtesy

Weaponising fear and resentment to commit genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A staff member reviews Gacaca court records at the National Archives facility in Kacyiru, Kigali. (File photo)

The homecoming of genocide convicts and the strength of Rwanda’s reconciliation

Monday, June 22, 2026
Members of the Muslim community in Rwanda joined by other officials during the commemoration event. Courtesy.
Kwibuka

Mufti urges Muslims to reject genocide ideology, uphold unity

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Eugène Rwamucyo with his lawyers during his trial in France in October 2024. Rwamucyo played a central role in the atrocities committed in Butare during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

From Rwanda 1994 to DR Congo Today: How Rwamucyo’s trial exposes the genocidal network behind DR Congo’s 30‑year war

Saturday, June 20, 2026
A view of Minembwe, South Kivu, where violence has intensified over recent years.
Africa

DR Congo: Lawyers prepare ICC cases over atrocities in Minembwe

Friday, June 19, 2026