This country became a republic after forcing into exile its last king, Kigeli V. Its first president in independence was Grégoire Kayibanda, whose successor died in a plane crash while traveling with Cyprien Ntaryamira.
This country became a republic after forcing into exile its last king, Kigeli V. Its first president in independence was Grégoire Kayibanda, whose successor died in a plane crash while traveling with Cyprien Ntaryamira. That death of this country's president Juvénal Habyarimana sparked an event that resulted in (*) Paul Rusesabagina keeping over one thousand people safe in his hotel. For 10 points, name this African country in which over 800,000 citizens were killed during a genocide against the Tutsi led by a number of Hutu militia groups in 1994.
This country became a republic after forcing into exile its last king, Kigeli V. Its first president in independence was Grégoire Kayibanda, whose successor died in a plane crash while traveling with Cyprien Ntaryamira.
Republic of {Rwanda} [or {Republika y’u Rwanda}]