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Migration
Between the 5th and 11th century, the Hutus began to migrate to an area that would later be known as Rwanda and Burundi. The Tutsis also started to migrate to this area. -
Borders
The borders of the Rwanda-Burundi area were established by King Mwami Kigeri IV. These borders would remain in place until 1894, when the Germans arrived. -
Exploration
There was lots of exploration in Africa during this time period. Several explorers went around the Rwanda and Burundi area, but none chose to actually go inside the area. -
Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference of 1885 decided that he area of Rwanda and Burundi would come under German rule. Count von Gotzen wasthe first one to explore the area. -
Germans Arrive
The Germans used the indirect style of ruling to rule over Rwanda and Burundi. The germans also attacked Hutus in the northern part of the area. -
Belgian Rule
After World War I, the League of Nations decided that Rwanda and Burundi would come under Belgian rule. This was done because of German debt. -
Exportation
In the 20's and 30's forced labor and taxes became very prominant. Rwanda and Burundi began exporting coffee and other agricultural products. -
Independance
On June 27, 1962, Rwanda became an indepandant country. The President became Gregoire Kayibanda, leader of PARMEHUTU. -
Civil War
The Rwandan Civil War began in 1990 when around 10,000 rebe Tutsis invaded Rwanda from Uganda. A ceasefire was agreed upon on March 29, 1991 -
Rwanda Genocide
The killing of the Rwandan and Burunding Presidents sparked the Rwandan Genocide. It is estimated that over one million people were killed.