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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
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
Both delegations pose for a photo on Wednesday, January 28.
Security

Defence minister hosts visiting Namibian MPs

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda (c) and Mutangana observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of Holocaust in Kigali on January 27. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Nduhungirehe urges action against hate, stresses genocide is preventable

Wednesday, January 28, 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
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
Artiste Maria Yohani and Muyango will participate in Ubutwari Tour 2026, a cultural celebration timed to coincide with the country’s Heroes Month that will run throughout January and conclude on February 1.
Art

Ubutwari Tour to take Rwanda’s music legends nationwide for Heroes Month

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Yolande Mukagasana Foundation, founded by Yolande Mukagasana, a writer, historian, researcher and survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda

Yolande Mukagasana's initiative to raise responsible citizens

Tuesday, December 30, 2025