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A collage of photos of some of the politicians who opposed the Genocide against the Tutsi, eventually paying the ultimate price.
Rwanda

What to know about 21 politicians remembered for opposing Genocide

Monday, April 13, 2026
Aloys Kayiranga, one of the survivors of Nyange shares the testmony during the 29th commemoration. He was 19 when the attacker stormed Ecole Secondaire de Nyange in Ngororero District.
Rwanda

Former Nyange student recalls gruesome attack of March 18, 1997

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Veteran Traditional singer Timothée Ngombwa, known for his patriotic songs that carry deep historical meaning, has passed away at the age of 80. Courtesy
Rwanda

Timothee Ngombwa who composed “Ziravumera” dies aged 80

Friday, March 20, 2026
The New Times
Cricket

Cricket weekend: T20 Cup, elite league, and international action

Friday, March 20, 2026
Officials during the 29th commemoration of the heroism of the former students of Nyange Secondary School, in Ngororero District  on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Bravery, unity of Nyange students celebrated, 29 years on

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Cricket action returns this weekend at Gahanga Cricket Stadium with both the men and women competitions taking place on March 13-14.
Cricket

Cricket: League action enters crucial weekend

Friday, March 13, 2026
Former national football team goalkeeper, Yves Kimenyi has retired from professional football career
Football

Goalkeeper Yves Kimenyi retires from professional football at 33

Friday, February 20, 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
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