Donate

Christianity and violence

Pope Francis

Does a ‘just’ war really even exist?

Conflict

The Catholic Church has been involved with wars practically since its beginning, though certainly less in recent centuries. But the pope’s recent comments about “just wars” — in the context of international intervention in Iraq and Syria — have raised questions about whether his “just war” actually exists.

Murambi Technical School, where many victims were killed, is now a genocide museum.

Part I: Rwanda genocide memorial

Conflict & Justice

War and peace: President Obama’s Nobel speech

Against the Odds: Rwanda

The World

Fifteen Years After the Genocide, Rwanda Re-Brands Itself

Business, Economics and Jobs
Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

The World

Rwandan government accuses top French politicians of backing 1994 genocide

Global Politics

A new report by a Rwandan commission has accused former French presidents, prime Ministers and the French military of actively participating in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. The report accuses French troops of direct involvement in killings and rapes and of training the Hutu soldiers responsible for wiping out 800,000 Rwandans in 100 days.

The World

Reconciliation village in Rwanda

Lifestyle & Belief

Zack Baddorf reports from Reconciliation Village in Rwanda. Victims of the 1994 genocide and perpetrators of the violence live there together. Ethnic conflict is not their problem now. Poverty is.

The World

Rwanda to switch from French to English

Global Politics

Rwanda has decided to change the language of instruction for its entire educational system from French to English. The World’s Jeb Sharp explains.

The World

Author Philip Gourevitch discusses Rwandan genocide report

Global Politics

Philip Gourevitch is the author of “We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda.” Gourevitch says the report released today adds more detail to previous investigations.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: