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 Brice Dievan Ikapi
Brice Dievan Ikapi
The New Times
Rwanda
‘It’s a country of peace’: How 21-year-old South Sudanese fell in love with Rwanda
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
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
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
Students from various countries on a trip to Western Province. Courtesy.
Tourism
How foreign students plan to celebrate festive season
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
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
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for December 21 to January 18, 2026. COURTESY
Football
AFCON 2025: The favourites, outsiders and dark horses
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with 24 teams competing across six host cities. Net Photo
Football
What you should know about AFCON 2025
Secretary-General of La Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo joins delegates for a group photo during the 46th Ministerial Conference in Kigali on November 19. Courtesy.
Education
What speaking French means for Rwanda’s youth
Rising shooting guard Ben Ruben Cyiza was part of the roster the helped EAUR secure promotion to Rwanda Basketball League after winning Division 2 league in July. Photo courtesy
Basketball
When Cyiza embraced basketball, the court became his ‘second home’
Kigali is set to host the highly anticipated African Cycling Excellence Awards on Saturday, November 29. Courtesy.
Cycling
Kigali’s podium set for Africa Cycling Excellence Awards
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Energy
Nuclear energy: How Rwanda could benefit from global initiative
Amahoro Stadium could FIFA Series in March-April 2026 after FIFA confirmed Rwanda among eight host nations for the matches. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football
What to know about FIFA Series as Rwanda is picked among hosts
EAUR secured promotion to Rwanda Basketball League after a convinving 3-1 victory over Inspired Generation in the second division league finals. Photo Courtesy
Basketball
EAUR BBC : Hooping from lower division to top tier level
The writer at the American Center Kigali in January 2024, after a book-reading session on journalism.
How visa rejections led me to a new beginning in Rwanda
Ophélie Emanoela, a Malagasy student, poses for a picture soon after defending her final thesis project at Kigali Independent University, in October 2025.
Education
How international students are integrating in ‘very safe and peaceful’ Rwanda

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