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Diane Uwadede Isimbi, the daughter of Vincent Shabakaka a journalist who established Kiberinka newspaper, shares her testimony during the commemoration of journalists killed in the Genocide. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Daughter of journalist slain during Genocide recalls his last days

Friday, April 10, 2026
A photograph of a list of leading contributors to RTLM, preserved in the archives at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. In 1994, the big powers that had the means to jam or disrupt broadcasts of the hate radio, RTLM, that fanned hate, spread genocide ideology and directed the killers, refused to do so on the grounds that it would be a violation of Rwanda’s sovereignty. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

When sovereignty is excuse for inaction

Friday, April 10, 2026
The elderly genocide survivors during a healing session at at Aheza Healing Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

Why healing is a life-long journey for Genocide survivors

Friday, April 10, 2026
Some commercial buildings were demolished during the exhumation of bodies of Tutsi who were thrown into a mass grave in Kabuga during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

There is no such thing as the 'Rwandan Genocide'

Friday, April 10, 2026
Here rest my family, my generation, and our neighbor — forever remembered.

Shangi took everything—I went back anyway

Friday, April 10, 2026
Sports has been a powerful tool to reunite and reconcile Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File photo
Other Sports

From division to unity: Sports at the heart of Rwanda’s reconciliation

Thursday, April 09, 2026
Some of the genocide survivors who spoke with The New Times during the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Kwibuka 32: Diaspora survivors reflect on memory, duty and resilience

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
The New Times

What would the one million say?

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
The New Times
Other Sports

Resilience on the field: How survivors rewrote their stories in sports

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Jean Marie Jabo
Kwibuka

How music became a survivor’s path from pain to healing

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Mourners observe a moment of silence during a night of vigil at BK Arena on Tuesday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Kwibuka 32: A shared duty of care and remembrance  

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Youth who spoke to The New Times about the 32nd commemoration
Kwibuka

How youth can lead fight against genocide ideology on social media

Tuesday, April 07, 2026