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Former National Team captain Haruna Niyonzima wins the ball against Mozambican player at Amahoro National Stadium on June 4, 2016. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Football

Farewell to a century great: Why Niyonzima deserves a testimonial match

Friday, March 06, 2026
Musinga joins a group of entertainers in drumming. The king is said to have enjoyed traditional music and dance. EP.0.0.6150, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved.
Art

Rwanda’s philosophy of heroism and the resurgence of praise poetry

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Gisagara VC overcame Kepler VC in a thrilling five-set encounter, winning 26–24, 25–17, 19–25, 23–25, 20–18 in a National Volleyball League matchup held on Friday at Petit Stade
Volleyball

Gisagara VC survive Kepler comeback to maintain league lead

Saturday, February 07, 2026
King's soldiers in ancient Rwanda. Courtesy
Culture

Karega ka Karigata, the last warrior to earn Rwanda’s highest honour

Friday, February 06, 2026
Representatives of youth volunteers from the City of Kigali visit the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera on February 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

Youth volunteers reflect on patriotism during visit to Heroes Mausoleum

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
President Kagame and First Lady, senior government officials, leaders of the military and police, diplomats, and family members of the honoured heroes at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum. Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Heroes do not emerge only during wartime

Monday, February 02, 2026
Thousands attended the concert at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (Camp Kigali) in honour of Rwandan heroes. Olivier Mugwiza
Music

Artistes honour Rwandan heroes at youth-filled concert

Monday, February 02, 2026
Musinga, wearing a head piece and a print cloth watches a performance in a crowd. EP.0.0.6164, collection RMCA Tervuren; photo E. Gourdinne, 1918
Rwanda

How Rwandans in ancient times honoured courage and heroism

Monday, February 02, 2026
At the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera stands a tomb without a name or remains known as the Unknown Soldier. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

The story behind Rwanda’s unknown soldier

Monday, February 02, 2026
Nicolas Rwaka, Division Manager of Research on Heroism, Outstanding Achievers, and Decorations Division. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Society

Can heroes lose their titles?

Sunday, February 01, 2026
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pay tribute to the national heroes at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum in Remera, on Sunday February 1. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PICTORIAL: President Kagame, First Lady honour national heroes

Sunday, February 01, 2026
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana joins a traditional ballet at the National Heroes Concert on Saturday, January 31. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Heroism today means hard work, integrity - Minister Bizimana

Sunday, February 01, 2026