Rwanda

Some of the key events about Rwanda

• 1894

  Rwanda became a German colony, marking the beginning of European colonization
• 1916

  Belgian forces occupied Rwanda during World War I, replacing German colonial rule
• 1959

  Violent clashes erupted between Hutu and Tutsi groups, leading to thousands of deaths and mass displacement
• 1962

  Rwanda gained independence from Belgium
• 1962

  Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, but ethnic tensions continued to simmer
• 1973

  A military coup overthrew the civilian government, establishing a one-party state
• 1990

  The Rwandan Civil War began when Tutsi exiles invaded from Uganda
• 1994

  The Rwandan Patriotic Front ended the Rwandan genocide
• 1994

  The Rwandan Genocide occurred, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 500,000 to 1,000,000 people
• 1996

  Nearly two million Hutu refugees fled to neighboring countries, creating a humanitarian crisis
• 1997

  Thousands of refugees were killed when camps in the Democratic Republic of Congo were attacked
• 2000

  Vision 2020, a long-term development strategy, was launched
• 2000

  President Bizimungu resigned, further consolidating power under the Rwandan Patriotic Front
• 2003

  A new constitution was adopted, promoting reconciliation and unity
• 2006

  The country banned plastic bags, becoming an environmental leader in Africa
• 2008

  Rwanda joined the East African Community, boosting regional integration
• 2009

  Rwanda became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations
• 2012

  Rwanda was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member
• 2018

  Rwanda became the first country to pilot blood delivery by drone
• 2020

  The country achieved universal health coverage

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