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April 26, 1994 marked the 20th day of the 100-day Genocide against the Tutsi, as killings intensified across different parts of the country under the genocidal regime.
Construction of modern residential apartments under the Sahara Residence project is set to reshape Kigali’s urban housing landscape, following the laying of a foundation stone for a development expected to comprise more than 110 residential and commercial units.
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean Damascene Bizimana, has said that the former Gikongoro Prefecture was among the areas where the Genocide against the Tutsi was carried out with extreme intensity, noting that Nyamagabe District ranks second nationwide in terms of families that were completely exterminated.
President Paul Kagame has called for patience and sustained dialogue in addressing ongoing security challenges in the region, stressing that such complex issues cannot be resolved in a short time.
Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot, has denied reports alleging that his country is involved in a plan with Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye to launch attacks against Rwanda.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has called on young people to prioritize education, seek employment, promote unity, and actively participate in nation-building while remaining vigilant against forces that seek to destabilize the country.
Police in Rwanda have arrested two suspects in Gasabo District for alleged trafficking and distribution of cannabis, following a community-led tip-off that led to their apprehension in possession of drugs prepared for sale.
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), James Swan, has visited Goma in eastern DRC as part of efforts to support the implementation of the ongoing ceasefire and advance peacebuilding initiatives in the conflict-affected region.
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have held renewed diplomatic talks in Washington, United States, to assess progress in implementing peace commitments aimed at addressing long-standing insecurity in the Great Lakes region.
France has confirmed that 36 Rwandans are currently under investigation over suspected involvement in crimes related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as judicial proceedings continue aimed at bringing genocide suspects residing in the country to justice.