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Senate President François-Xavier Kalinda, lays a wreath to pay tribute to the victims at Rebero Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 13. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Fight against genocide ideology will continue until it is uprooted - Senate President

Monday, April 13, 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
Musinga joins a group of entertainers in drumming. The king is said to have enjoyed traditional music and dance. EP.0.0.6150, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved.
Art

Rwanda’s philosophy of heroism and the resurgence of praise poetry

Thursday, February 19, 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
Representatives of youth volunteers from the City of Kigali visit the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera on February 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

Youth volunteers reflect on patriotism during visit to Heroes Mausoleum

Tuesday, February 03, 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
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