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Senegal players celebrate AFCON 2025 trophy after a 1–0 victory over Morocco in the final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18. Courtesy
Football
Senegal crowned AFCON 2025 champions after chaotic final against Morocco
Monday, January 19, 2026
Rwanda Handball team during a training session as Rwanda prepares to host the African Men’s Handball Championship. Courtesy
Handball
CAN Handball: Hosts in high spirits ahead of continental tournament
Monday, January 19, 2026
Sadio Mane of Senegal during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Semi Final match between Senegal and Egypt on January 14, 2026 at Grand Stadium Tangier in Tangier. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Football
Senegal, Morocco square off in AFCON final showdown
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nigeria attacker Victor Osimhen is chasing his first AFCON golden boot.
Football
Brahim, Osimhen lead race for AFCON 2025 golden boot
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Egypt will face Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 semifinals. Photo CAF
Football
Salah’s Egypt end Côte d’Ivoire’s AFCON title defense, join Nigeria in semis
Sunday, January 11, 2026
President Paul Kagame presides over at the Official inauguration of Anjia Cement Factory in Muhanga District on August 3, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
$3.2bn of investments created over 50,000 jobs - NISR
Thursday, January 08, 2026
Morocco vs Cameroon
Football
AFCON 2025: Who have an edge in the quarterfinals?
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Rwanda will be playing at home as host of the 2026 Men's Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Photo courtesy
Handball
What to know about 2026 African handball championship
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Guela Doué, 23 (Côte d’Ivoire)
Football
The new generational talent taking over AFCON 2025
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Tour du Rwanda will take place from February 22 to March 1. File
Cycling
What major sports events will Rwanda host in 2026?
Monday, January 05, 2026
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Football
AFCON 2025: The Round of 16 is set, big clashes, surprises, and unfinished business
Saturday, January 03, 2026
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Rwanda
‘It’s a country of peace’: How 21-year-old South Sudanese fell in love with Rwanda
Friday, January 02, 2026
Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire settled for a 1–1 draw on Sunday night at the Marrakech Stadium, leaving Group F wide open. Photo CAF
Football
AFCON 2025: Cameroon hold  Côte d’Ivoire, Aubameyang’s Gabon eliminated
Monday, December 29, 2025
Forward Lassine Sinayoko leads celebrations after equalizing for Mali from the spot in 1-1 draw against Morocco. Photo courtesy
Football
AFCON 2025: Mali hold Morocco as 10-man Egypt qualify for Round of 16
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could miss Group FC opening match against Cameroon on Wednesday. Photo courtesy
Football
AFCON 2025 : Aubameyang doubtful for Cameroon clash
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Students from various countries on a trip to Western Province. Courtesy.
Tourism
How foreign students plan to celebrate festive season
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Morocco, the home of AFCON 2025. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. 
Football
What to know about Morocco as it hosts AFCON 2025
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Star goalkeeper André Onana and long-serving captain Vincent Aboubakar were both left out of the squad.
Football
The stars who will miss AFCON 2025 showdown
Thursday, December 18, 2025

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