On April 10, 1994, the Genocide against the Tutsi entered a more organised and widespread phase, as coordinated killings escalated across several former prefectures, including Kigali Ngari, Gikongoro, Gisenyi, Byumba, Kibungo and Cyangugu.
Youth from across Rwanda gathered at the Nyanza Genocide Memorial for the ‘Our Past’ dialogue, a platform aimed at deepening understanding of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and reinforcing the importance of national commemoration.
The Investigating Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal in Paris has ruled that former Rwandan army officer Lt Col Cyprien Kayumba will stand trial in France over alleged involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda’s Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, has strongly condemned Patrick Muyaya, spokesperson for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government, for publicly labeling Tutsis as “killers” and attempting to downplay his remarks afterward.
A tragic accident in the central town of Nyanza District claimed the life of a motorcycle passenger after a hospital ambulance collided with their vehicle.
May 9, 1994, marked the third day of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a day when civilians were abandoned while French forces evacuated foreign nationals.
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi claimed over one million lives, including many talented artists who shaped Rwanda’s cultural heritage. Among them was Karemera Rodrigue, a gifted singer, composer, and instrumentalist whose music continues to inspire Rwandans decades later.
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has reported that Rwanda generated over Frw 13.8 billion from agricultural and livestock exports within just four days, underscoring the sector’s growing contribution to the country’s export revenues.
The President of IBUKA, Dr. Philbert Gakwenzire, has highlighted the organization’s pivotal role in supporting survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and contributing to Rwanda’s recovery over the past three decades.
Madamu Jeannette Kagame emphasized that remembering the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is not only an act of commemoration but also a commitment to live fully for oneself and for those who perished.
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