Beginning in 1980, the Benebikira Secondary School for Girls in Kibeho was the site of a series of Marian apparitions to three of its students.
Four Australians were awarded the Medal for Gallantry for their distinguished service at Kibeho, the first gallantry medals awarded to Australians since the Vietnam War; Corporal Andrew Miller, Warrant Officer Rod Scott, Lieutenant Thomas Tilbrook and Major Carol Vaughan-Evans.