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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
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
CLOCKWISE: Maj Gen Fred Gisa Rwigema (Imanzi); Séraphine Mukarutwaza (Imena); King Mutara III Rudahigwa (Imena); Félicité Niyitegeka (Imena); Michel Rwagasana (Imena); and Agathe Uwilingiyimana (Imena).
Society

What is the meaning behind categories of Rwandan heroes?

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Rwanda’s recognised heroes are laid to rest at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum in Remera, next to Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The unsung heroes in our midst

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Students hold portraits of the heroes of Nyange during a commemoration event at GS Nyange in Ngororero District. Courtesy

When courage calls: Lessons from Rwanda’s heroes

Friday, January 30, 2026
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement,  Dr. Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses journalists during a press conference on Tuesday, January 27. Courtesy
Culture

Kinyarwanda language pride urged ahead of Heroes Day

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The New Times
Football

Cycling: Muhoza, Ingabire win 2026 Heroes Cycling Race

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Remains of clothes and other properties of Tutsi who were killed in Nyamata Catholic Church during the Genocide against the Tutsi. File

The failed church and five priests who refused to be silent

Thursday, January 22, 2026