On the heels of the Giants of Africa Festival, I sat down with Masai Ujiri,co-founder of @GiantsOfAfrica. He spoke candidly about Rwanda setting the pace for sports infrastructure in Africa, the bold vision behind Zaria Court Kigali, among other topics. youtu.be/BHEGWG_VdTM?si=yYaC…

“At ETO, the Tutsi were NOT ABANDONED by the #UNAMIR peacekeepers, they were HANDED OVER to the killers” @martin_ngogac, Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the #UN, at #Kwibuka32 on April 11, Billerica, MA, USA.

32 years ago today, something was taken from within us that cannot be described anatomically. I do not know a language that can fully capture that fear, pain, loss, and horror. By July 1994, Rwanda was shattered in spirit, and in the most practical sense. So when people tell us what we should tolerate, or ignore, I want them to understand that baseline, and what starting from scratch truly took. I also want them to consider what it says about this country and its people, that we are here today, with what we have built together. Our rebuilding is, at its heart, an act of remembrance. It is about being alive again and so present, so capable, so impossible to ignore that denial itself becomes the small thing. To those who survived: You’re here, what a gift. You were Rwanda when Rwanda almost wasn’t. Thank you for holding on, and for telling us what you could find the words for. To those who were taken from us so brutally: you are not lost to us. You are in everything that is beautiful. You are in the children. You are in the soft evening breeze, and the first light of dawn. You are in the hills, where your laughter was last heard. And we remember you. Always. #Kwibuka32

I remember April 1994 as if it were yesterday. This short testimony goes to the youth, but especially to those who dare to speak of a “double genocide.” I was not hunted. But I remember how Tutsis were hunted. I remember conversations with my Tutsi peers. Fear in their eyes. Total despair. Wondering where to hide. I remember Tutsi neighbours trying to return to their places of origin, hoping to find safety, and never making it. Some were killed on the way. Others were killed when they arrived, in places they believed would protect them. I remember churches becoming places of animosity. Places of slaughter. And I remember not understanding how people could suddenly become so cruel. There was a roadblock near our home. People were stopped and asked to present their IDs. If your ID said Tutsi, you were to die. If you had children, they were to die, no matter their age. If you were pregnant, the unborn child was to die first. The unspeakable had become normal. There was a nearby forest. Killers had given it a name, CND. And we would hear them say they had taken people to CND. That is how death was spoken about. Casually. As if it meant nothing. No one questioned it. Those who could ask were the same ones killing or giving the orders. At no point during the Genocide against the Tutsi did I hear of Hutus being hunted for being Hutu. Tutsis were hunted. Systematically. Ruthlessly. Yes, some Hutus were killed because they were mistaken for Tutsi. Yes, some Hutus were killed because they refused to kill, or because they chose to hide and protect Tutsis. Yes, many Hutus died on the way to exile, mostly from cholera. But they were never hunted to death for being Hutu. Let us not distort history. Let us not equalise what was never equal. To the youth, Rwanda was once dead. What you see today did not exist. And yet, we rose. We rebuilt. We chose unity over division. Today, Rwanda stands strong, among the fast-developing nations, guided by visionary leadership under H.E. Paul Kagame. Under Inkotanyi, who stopped the genocide when the international community failed to act. Our dignity was restored. Today, amahanga aratwubaha. This is not something we can ever take for granted. We must stand together to protect our country and our leadership. We must stand together to fight any harm against Rwanda. We must stand together against any form of genocide ideology. We must stand together against denial, so that “Never Again” becomes a reality. Today and forever. As our President said, Rwanda cannot die twice. #Kwibuka32

“If you knew me, and you really knew yourself, you would not have killed me” – Quote on a stone wall at the Genocide Memorial in Kigali. It is located in the Children’s Room, a space dedicated to the youngest victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and one of the most haunting parts of the memorial. The Genocide is officially recognised as beginning on April 7, 1994. From tomorrow Rwanda will begin the 32nd commemoration (Kwibuka) of the Genocide.

32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda (Kwibuka32). On the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (#Kwibuka32), the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union (AU) Commission in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia and Permanent Mission to the AU, will commemorate the1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, under the theme: “Remember-Unite- Renew”, on 7 April 2026, at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The annual commemoration aims to continuously awaken greater awareness of the African people and the international community about the value of life and humanity and to renew collective commitment to protect and uphold fundamental human rights. Mostly, the event will provide an opportunity to remember the atrocities brought by the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda; unite together in our fight against genocide, its ideology, hate speech and other crimes against humanity; and to renew our resolve to ensure that Genocide does not happen ever again. Representatives from the AU Member States, the AU Commission, Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the AU, AU Organs, Religious Institutions, Human Rights Institutions, Intergovernmental and Civil Society Organizations, UN Agencies, Think Tanks, International Organizations, Academic Institutions in Ethiopia, as well as, representatives of the media will attend the event, which will be marked by a series of activities, such as, the 32nd Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, which will also include Walk to Remember, lighting of the Flame of Remembrance, launch of the AU Human Rights Virtual Memorial: introduction of the component of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tusti in Rwanda and messages of reflection from AU officials and invited guests, among others. The AU has been commemorating this catastrophic event since 07 April 2010. This year marks the 32nd commemoration of those dark days, an important occasion to remember the lives lost, show solidarity with survivors and unite to ensure it never happens again – in Rwanda or elsewhere in Africa and beyond. It is also a chance to learn about Rwanda’s story of reconciliation, conflict resolution mechanisms, nation building and home grown solutions. Watch online April 07, 2026 @ 8:30 AM GMT 3 vimeo.com/event/5842944?fl=s… More Info @ au.int/en/newsevents/2026040… #Kwibuka32 #NeverAgain

FIFA Series comes to Kigali, Rwanda

WATCH: As the long-awaited FIFA Series kicks off today in #Kigali, here’s what you need to know. 📹: @DavisHigiro /TNT

WATCH: It’s just a few hours to go! Tomorrow, all roads across #Kigali will lead to BK Arena for the third edition of Global Citizen Move Afrika. Following unforgettable performances by Kendrick Lamar and John Legend, this year’s stage will be headlined by Grammy-winning sensation Doja Cat. 📹: @dushimimana_e / TNT 🎤: @DavisHigiro /TNT

RT @SamanthaTeta: In the 1990s, when tens of thousands of génocidaires consolidated their positions in Zaire, preparing to invade Rwanda &…

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PHOTOS: President #Kagame attended the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome this weekend. On the sidelines, he met sports and business leaders, including Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, to discuss growing Rwanda–NBA ties and the Clippers–Visit Rwanda partnership, according to Urugwiro Village.

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Angola, the AU, and the Nairobi peace processes were what??? yet they all failed because the #DRC refused to implement a single thing. Now suddenly he’s turning to the Trump administration for mediation. The inconsistency is loud.

WATCH: Naomie Nishimwe shares the unseen reality behind the crown, ADHD, criticism, and the healing journey. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/dIQCylCoEIw 📹: @MucyoWakera /TNT

Former Miss Rwanda Naomie Nishimwe speaks to The New Times about the story behind her new memoir, More Than a Crown, from childhood struggles and mental health to marriage and the lessons that shaped her journey. newtimes.co.rw/article/31303…