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Visit Rwanda wins big as PSG, Arsenal meet in Champions League final

Saturday, May 30, 2026
A Rwandan soldier on duty in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique.

RDF is a people’s army deserving a Nobel Peace Prize, not sanctions

Friday, May 15, 2026
Flying foxes holding onto a round wooden branch with their claws.

Urgent call to protect Rwanda’s bats, including critically endangered Hill’s horseshoe bat

Friday, April 17, 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
(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials: 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu, 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, and Chairperson François Twagirumukiza.
Economy

Who are the new top PSF leaders?

Saturday, March 14, 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
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