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Former South African President Thabo Mbeki who was in Kigali on April 7, 2024, to attended the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (Kwibuka 30), told South African journalists that the problems in eastern DR Congo can be resolved in the event that the Congolese government implements the Sun City agreement signed between Kigali and Kinshasa in April 2003 and disarms the genocidal forces, FDLR, operating from its territory.Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Thabo Mbeki: Implementing Sun City Agreement, disarming FDLR only way to solve DR Congo crisis

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Poets Zuhla Bagirinka (L) and Benigne Better Uhiriwe. Courtesy photos.
Art

Rwandan poets share commemoration poems

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On April 9, 1994; the day saw the launch of a French-led operation, codenamed 'Amaryllis', aimed at evacuating French and other foreign nationals from Rwanda.
Kwibuka

Kwibuka Timeline - April 9, 1994: France evacuates citizens amid escalating Tutsi massacres

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki lays a wreath at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi on April 7. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Former South African President Mbeki says DR Congo should implement Sun City agreement and disarm FDLR genocidal forces

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Former heads of state and government observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 7. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

30 years on and the world has learnt no lessons from the Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 08, 2024
Some of books that were written by genocide survivors. Courtesy
Kwibuka

A look at Genocide in Rwandan literature over past 30 years

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Toronto Raptors and Giants of Africa co-founder Masai Ujiri during the commemoration event at BK Arena on Sunday. April 7. Masai has shared a message of solidarity with Rwandans during Kwibuka 30. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kwibuka

Ujiri sympathises with Rwandans during commemoration

Monday, April 08, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

UNESCO introduces special lighting at four genocide memorials on World Heritage List

Monday, April 08, 2024
On April 8, 1994, the genocidal Government termed “Saviours government” had been established with Théodore Sindikubwabo as President, and Jean Kambanda as the Prime Minister.
Kwibuka

Timeline - April 8: President Sindikubwabo’s govt incites community, killings intensify

Monday, April 08, 2024
The New Times
Football

Players Abroad: Ntwari keeps fourth straight clean sheet for TS Galaxy

Monday, April 08, 2024
President William Ruto of Kenya lays a wreath to pay tribute to victims during his visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 4, 2023. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kenyan President Ruto lauds Rwanda’s resilience after Genocide

Monday, April 08, 2024
Felix Nduwamungu during the interview with The New Times. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Kwibuka

Genocide survivor Nduwamungu reflects on overcoming “urge to avenge family”

Monday, April 08, 2024