Thirty years after the violence, a related border conflict escalates, with control of mineral wealth at stake.

In keeping with tradition, the ceremonies on April 7 - the day Hutu militias unleashed the carnage in 1994 - began with Kagame lighting a remembrance flame at the Kigali Genocide Memorial ...

If you are keen to learn about the history of Rwanda, try visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand how the country has moved from darkness to brightness over the last 26 years.

For instance, Uganda's Martyr's Day attracts pilgrims from across the region to Namugongo, while the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre is a popular visit destination for many Kenyans. Looking into ...