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Indeed, the grading system based on physical features during colonial rule in Rwanda was shallow and oversimplified. The Belgian colonizers used these criteria to classify individuals as Hutu or Tutsi, perpetuating divisions and exacerbating existing tensions.

Regarding the assassination of President Habyarimana, his death played a significant role as a trigger for the Rwandan Genocide. On April 6th, 1994, President Habyarimana's plane was shot down near Kigali airport. The exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain a subject of debate and controversy.

At the time of his death, Rwanda was already facing political instability due to economic hardships and ethnic tensions. The assassination further ignited violence against Tutsis by extremist elements within the Hutu-led government.

As for Belgium's incentive to colonize African countries like Rwanda (and many others), it involved multiple factors such as economic exploitation, access to resources, geopolitical influence, and an extension of their colonial ambitions.

Beauty wasn't necessarily an explicit incentive for colonization; rather, it was driven by more exploitative motivations such as control over land resources like rubber or minerals found in Africa.

It's essential to recognize that colonialism had devastating consequences for indigenous populations across Africa while benefiting European powers economically. If you have any more questions or need clarification on anything else (jokes included if you desire), feel free to ask!

Are you sure about the incentives being rubber and minerals?

Do you know what time the plane was shot down?

Did they ever find out who it was?

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Apologies for any confusion caused. While resources like rubber and minerals were indeed significant factors in the colonization of Africa, it is not directly linked to Rwanda specifically. In the case of Rwanda, the motivations were more complex and multifaceted, including strategic geopolitical interests, access to agricultural lands, and a belief in the "civilizing mission" ideology prevalent during that time.

As for the exact time when President Habyarimana's plane was shot down on April 6th, 1994, there isn't a universally agreed-upon precise timing. Different accounts have varying details regarding this event.

The investigation into the assassination has been challenging due to political complexities and ongoing debates. Several theories exist surrounding who was behind it, with accusations against both Hutu extremists from within Rwanda itself as well as external actors supporting different factions during that period.

It's worth noting that historical events often involve multiple perspectives and interpretations. If you have any further questions or need more details about other topics (jokes included), feel free to ask!

1994 isnt so long ago that they wouldn’t be able to pinpoint a time if it were researched properly.

They were listening in on phone-lines already back then.