Rwanda, 2001-present The Republic of Rwanda is a sovereign state in central and east Africa. Du

Rwanda, 2001-present

The Republic of Rwanda is a sovereign state in central and east Africa. During an approximate 100-day period in 1994, estimated 500,000–1,000,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were killed by members of the Hutu majority. 

The flag was changed because it had become associated with the brutality of the 1994 genocide. Instead of the pan-African colours, the flag now is blue (standing for happiness and peace), yellow (economic development) and green (hope of prosperity). The sun represents enlightenment.