Now, more local authors pen their histories and experiences

Author of the book Moi, Le Dernier Tutsi Charles Habonimanam with Rwandan First Lady Jeannette Kagame, during the book launch. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA


What you need to know:

  • Several books written by Rwandan authors have been launched recently both in the country and abroad, signalling a growing writing culture.

  • The latest book released last week in Kigali was co-authored by Charles Habonimana, a genocide survivor and Daniel Le Scornet, an established French author. The book titled Moi, Le Dernier Tutsi, which translates to “Me, the Last Tutsi”; tells the story of how Mr Habonimana survived the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Mayunzwe,Southern Province.

  • Speaking at the book launch, Mr Habonimana who survived in a family of 10 people said he wrote the book to tell the whole world what happened in 1994.