"Reflections on the 30th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide"

Rwandans mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide that claimed 800,000 lives, with President Paul Kagame leading somber events in Kigali. Foreign dignitaries, including Bill Clinton and South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, join the commemoration. The genocide, sparked by the downing of a plane carrying then-President Juvénal Habyarimana, saw Tutsis targeted in massacres led by Hutu extremists. While Rwanda has made economic strides, questions remain about reconciliation under Kagame's rule, with critics citing restrictions on free speech and political opponents.