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Over 4,000 Banyamulenge during a peaceful march demanding international action to stop violence and a prolonged humanitarian blockade in Minembwe, eastern DR Congo, in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 20.
Africa

Banyamulenge protest in US, Kenya amid rising calls for action on Minembwe crisis

Tuesday, April 21, 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 New Times

MY 2 CENTS: My top pick in the world this week

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Heads of delegations from AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. Courtesy.
Africa

AFC/M23, Kinshasa agree to exchange prisoners at Swiss talks

Saturday, April 18, 2026
DR Congo's communication and media minister Patrick Muyaya

Hate speech and incitement in DR Congo; why does world remain indifferent?

Friday, April 17, 2026
Young people attend a commemoration event 'Our Past Initiative' at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on April 9. Collective memory is part of healing. Craish BAHIZI

Kwibuka 32: Sustaining mental health support critical to Rwanda’s continued healing

Friday, April 17, 2026
(L-R) Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), Judith Mbabazi, Deputy Ombudsman and Albert Nkiko, Commissioner at NEC. Courtesy
Politics

Senate approves recent Cabinet appointments

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Amb. Fatuma Ndangiza successfully moved a motion seeking leave of the Assembly to introduce a new East African Community (EAC) Counter-Trafficking in Persons Bill. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Rwandan lawmaker leads bid to step up regional anti-human trafficking fight

Monday, April 13, 2026
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR and some members captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1,2025. Photo Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

FDLR’s long survival and the spread of genocide ideology

Monday, April 13, 2026
The New Times
Kwibuka

Rwandans in New Zealand commemorate Genocide against the Tutsi

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Thousands of mourners during "Our Past" commemoration event held at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Kwibuka 32: When words become weapons of denial

Saturday, April 11, 2026
The New Times
Kwibuka

Malawi reaffirms global call of ‘Never Again’

Saturday, April 11, 2026