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Rwandans living in the United States have welcomed a proclamation by the City of Kentwood, Michigan, recognising April 7, 2026, as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Kwibuka

US City of Kentwood honours Genocide victims with official proclamation

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Rwandan author Antoine Mugesera speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Mugesera wrote about the events that marked the end of the colonial period and the turbulent aftermath of the country’s independence. Dushimimana
Kwibuka

Three decades of resilience: Mugesera on Ibuka, memory, and path to unity

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Mourners observe a moment of silence during the 31st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia, on April 7. 2025. File
Kwibuka

Kwibuka32: AU to unveil Human Rights Virtual Memorial 

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
As Rwanda enters the 100 days of commemoration, the nation’s airwaves shift from entertainment to remembrance, with music becoming a vessel for memory, mourning and unity.
Music

Kwibuka 32: How Rwandan music holds the nation’s grief

Tuesday, April 07, 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
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Kwibuka

Survivor-authors documenting truth for future generations

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Youth volunteers assist mourners in lighting candles during a commemoration event at Kicukiro Genocide Memorial in 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.

Kwibuka: The flame that endures

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Remains of a plane that was carrying former President of Rwanda Juvénal Habyarimana. INTERNET PHOTO

April 3, 1994: Genocide and death of Habyarimana as prophesy

Friday, April 03, 2026
Mourners listen to Susan Nyiranyamibwa's song titled "Ayii Ngire nte?" during a commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

April still speaks—are we listening?

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Thousands of mourners during a night of vigil at Amahoro National Stadium, after a Walk to Remember on April 7, 2017. File

From fragments to a shared future: Rethinking Rwanda’s national story

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Outside Rwanda’s borders, among some segments of the diaspora, ethnic identity continues to shape how Rwandans perceive and relate to one another.

Why ethnic identity still shapes some Rwandan diaspora relationships

Friday, March 13, 2026
Amb. Robert Masozera, the Director General of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (Inteko y’Umuco), speaks during an event in 2025. Courtesy

Ikinyarwanda: A rare national asset worth protecting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026