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WBLA stars - What they do off the basketball courts

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Al Ahly Sporting Club were crowned 2025 Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) champions after beating 77–51 Ferroviario de Maputo in Sunday’s final in Cairo, Egypt.

Al Ahly SC crowned 2025 WBLA champions as APR claim bronze

Monday, December 15, 2025

Decision to ban players who fail to honour national team call-up has drawn mixed reactions among the basketball community. Photo courtesy

Ban on players who snub national team sparks divided opinions

Friday, December 12, 2025

Rwanda national team players during a training session on November 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Why FERWABA must draw a hard line on player discipline

Friday, December 12, 2025

APR stars Ntore Habimana (L) and William Robeyns declined national team callups for FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers window 1 held in Tunisia in November citing personal issues. Photo courtesy

Basketball: Players snubbing national team face one-year suspension

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

Carlton Edward Bragg Jr has signed for APR ahead of the 2026 season. Photo courtesy

APR sign American forward Carlton Bragg Jr. ahead of new season

Monday, December 08, 2025

Madagascar men and women's teams share the podium in celebration of their FIBA 3X3 Africa Cup 2025 titles on Sunday in Antananarivo. Photo courtesy

Madagascar win it all at FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2025

Monday, December 08, 2025

Clubs can register up to six foreign players on their Rwanda Basketball League rosters, but only three may be on the court at any given time. Photo by Innocent Shema

Basketball: Clubs allowed to field three foreign players in league matches

Sunday, December 07, 2025

NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Demo Day staff pose for a group photo on Friday, December 5.

NBA Africa announces five prize-winning startups at its second accelerator Demo Day

Friday, December 05, 2025

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Basketball: What to know about women's club championship in Cairo

Friday, December 05, 2025

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

When Cyiza embraced basketball, the court became his ‘second home’

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured a dramatic 75-69 win over Rwanda on Sunday to finish FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers in Radès, Tunisia, with a 1-2 record. Photo by FIBA

Nigeria overcome Rwanda to bag first win at FIBA WC Qualifiers

Monday, December 01, 2025

Rwanda star Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza (R) tries to dribble past Guinea's Ousmane Araphan Koba in Thursday's World Cup qualifiers opening match in Radès, Tunisia. Photo courtesy

Guinea edge Rwanda in World Cup qualifiers opener

Friday, November 28, 2025

L-R: Steven Hagumintwari, Prince Muhizi, Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwa, Cadeau de Dieu Furaha and Dieudonne Ndizeye are part of Rwanda's final roster in Tunisia for 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Photos courtesy

Murenzi names final squad for 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

EAUR secured promotion to Rwanda Basketball League after a convinving 3-1 victory over Inspired Generation in the second division league finals. Photo Courtesy

EAUR BBC : Hooping from lower division to top tier level

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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James breaks NBA record with first game of season

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

National team players at a training sesion at Petit Stade. Rwanda will play three friendly matches against Libya as part of their preparations for the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers.

FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Rwanda lines up buildup games against Libya

Monday, November 17, 2025

François-Régis Gahuranyi is FERWABA new Executive Director-courtesy

Gahuranyi appointed Ferwaba new Executive Director

Monday, November 17, 2025

APR Women won the FIBA Zone 5 title afte defeating domestic rivals REG 82-71 in the final in Nairobi on Saturday, November 15-courtesy

APR crowned the 2025 FIBA Zone V Club champions

Sunday, November 16, 2025

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APR, REG book WBLA slots, advance to Zone 5 final

Saturday, November 15, 2025