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Colonial scholars documented that the name “Rwanda” derives from the Ikinyarwanda verb ku-aanda, meaning “to expand” or “to spread out.” Courtesy

The meaning of ‘Rwanda’ and the colonial distortion of its origins

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Rwanda’s last queen, Rosalie Gicanda, was assassinated on April 20, in Butare.
Kwibuka

April 20, 1994: The day Queen Gicanda was assassinated, weeks after returning from Belgium

Monday, April 20, 2026
Rwanda's last queen, Rosalie Gicanda was killed on April 20, 1994 during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka

What happened before the murder of Queen Gicanda

Monday, April 20, 2026
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
Rwesero Art Museum. Craish BAHIZI
Culture

Inside Rwanda’s 20 newly classified cultural heritage sites

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
On March 1, 2025, AFC/M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere (left) of the genocidal group FDLR and other FDLR members to Rubavu District officials. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana
Crime

FDLR’s ‘General’ Gakwerere set for court martial

Monday, February 09, 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
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
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
The National Heroes Mausoleum stands as a reminder of heroism, unity, and sacrifice as Rwanda marks the 32nd National Heroes Day under the theme “Heroism and Unity for Rwanda’s Development.” Photo: File.
Featured

CHENO unveils activities for Heroes Day celebration

Wednesday, January 21, 2026