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BY Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 11:00am July 01, 2019,

6 interesting facts about Rwanda you probably never knew

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 11:00am July 01, 2019,
Photo: rwandahc.org

Rwanda, located in East Africa, is regarded as the fastest growing economy and most advanced country in Africa. With an economy advancing 8.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2019, Rwanda is considered to be on the right path to development.

Despite its blossoming economy in recent times, Rwanda has suffered from a brutal genocide in 1994 which led to a mass slaughter of between 500,000 to 1 million Tutsi and moderate Hutu.

The country has since moved on from its dark past and embraced growth and development. Here are some interesting facts about Rwanda you probably never knew.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 1, 2019

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