April 11
Rwanda: 30% of Rwandans Exposed to Tobacco Smoke At Home - Study
A survey conducted by Rwanda Non-Communicable Disease Alliance in partnership with the Ministry of Health in 2023, has indicated that 29.3 per cent of adult Rwandans reported… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Distribute New Book On Genocide History for Children, Youth
Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has said that in the upcoming fiscal year, it plans to distribute a new book detailing the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to students and young… Read more »
Rwanda: The Life and Times of Rwabukwisi, Founder of Rwanda's First Private Newspaper
In 1987, Vincent Rwabukwisi, a 28-year-old came up with a unique idea of starting his own private newspaper. At that time, all newspapers were run by either the government or… Read more »
Rwanda: Court to Rule in Case of Ex-Governor Emmanuel Gasana
The Nyagatare Intermediate Court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of former Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana. The verdict will be read on Thursday, April 11 at 3pm. Read more »
Rwanda: Canadian Legislator Kayabaga Asks Her Country to Designate FDLR a Terrorist Group
Canadian Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga has requested the Canadian parliament to designate FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
Rwanda: BSC Pays Tribute to Victims of Genocide Against the Tutsi
Management and staff of Broadband Systems Corporation (BSC) paid homage to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in a commemoration event held at the Kigali Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: Africa's Merchandise Exports Forecast to Grow 5.3 % in 2024
Africa is expected to record better growth in merchandise trade in 2024 with trade volume increasing by 5.3 per cent in the year from 3.1 per cent registered in 2023, the World… Read more »
Rwanda: Reintegration of Ex-Genocide Convicts - a Journey of Healing, Reconciliation
As Rwandans continue to observe a week of mourning to mark 30 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the nation is also reflecting on the journey of rebuilding and… Read more »
Rwanda: Standing With Genocide Survivors Is the Least We Can Do
Three decades have passed since the genocide against the Tutsi, a wound on our nation's soul that continues to throb. We remember the over one million innocent victims who were… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivor On Fostering Unity, Steering Path to Community Progress
Jean Nepo Sibomana's childhood was characterised by moving from the home of one relative to another, having lost all his immediate family members in the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »
Rwanda: Viateur Kalinda - Honoring the Late Celebrated Football Commentator
The Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), formerly Office Rwandais d' Information (ORINFOR), will Thursday, April 11, observe a moment to honor former journalists killed during the… Read more »
April 10
Rwanda: Kwibuka Timeline - April 10, 1994 - Church Sides With Killers
April 10, 1994 goes down as one of the darkest days of the Genocide against the Tutsi, as Tutsis were hunted and massacred on a horrifying scale. Read more »
April 09
Africa: Former South African President Mbeki Says DR Congo Should Execute Sun City Agreement, Disarm FDLR Genocidal Forces
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) should disarm genocidal forces who fled into Congolese territory after committing… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: Genocide Survivor Nduwamungu Reflects On Overcoming 'Urge to Avenge Family'
Many people may not remember events when they were six years old, but experts suggest that adults can typically recall memories from around 3-4 years old. This applies more when… Read more »
Rwanda: We Will Not Tire Demanding Proper Recognition of Genocide Against the Tutsi
Thirty years after the Genocide against the Tutsi, a chilling silence hangs over a crucial aspect of this horrific event, considered among the worst atrocity to take place in… Read more »
Rwanda: When Habyarimana's Wife and Her 'Akazu' Orchestrated Genocide
Thirty years ago, on 7 April 1994 the day after two missiles brought down Juvenal Habyarimana's aircraft, killing him, Cyprien Ntaryamira the president of Burundi who had cadged a… Read more »
Rwanda: A Look At Genocide in Rwandan Literature Over Past 30 Years
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, claiming over a million innocent lives in just 100 days. Read more »
Rwanda: African Economies to Grow By 3.4 Percent in 2024
The World Bank's latest Africa's Pulse report projects that African economies will rebound in 2024, rising from a low of 2.6 per cent in 2023 to 3.4 per cent in 2024, and 3.8 perc… Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Years On and the World Has Learnt No Lessons From the Genocide Against the Tutsi
On Sunday April 7, Rwandans and their friends around the world, and the international community commemorated the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Key Proposed Changes in Family Bill You Should Know
A draft law governing persons and families, which seeks to address issues including the management of spouses' assets and unpaid care work in case of divorce, is pending approval… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Cannot Be Mentioned in Isolation, Without Adding the Targeted Group
On 7th April 2024, Rwandans and the whole world commemorated, for the 30th time, the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. On that day, the government of Rwanda received many solidarity… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda's E-Commerce Sector Grew in 2023
commerce industry globally has seen remarkable growth over the years and Rwanda is no exception, thanks to the growing internet and smartphone adoption in part and the rise in… Read more »
Rwanda: Healing From Genocide Trauma - Understanding the Impact of Sports
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi left many with lasting psychological wounds. Many Rwandans, mainly genocide survivors, have tried to go through the healing process in various… Read more »
Rwanda: Kwibuka30 - Honouring Survivors for Choosing Forgiveness to Build a Stronger Rwanda
Three decades have passed since the Genocide against the Tutsi, a horrific stain on our nation's history that will live on for generations to come. Read more »
Rwanda: Photos - Inside Murambi Genocide Memorial, a New Unesco World Heritage Site
The memorial is divided into various sections, including mass graves where over 50,000 victims are laid to rest. Read more »