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March will see the beginning of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) with Sahara and Kalahari Conferencee and the playoffs will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, in May. Mugwiza
Basketball

Africa’s top basketball events to watch in 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026
The 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, could be postponed due to the unpreparedness of the three countries.
Football

Host countries in panic amid AFCON 2027 postponement claims

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Veteran coach Cheikh Sarr has been appointed head coach of the Senegal women’s national basketball team.
Basketball

Former Rwanda coach Sarr takes over Senegal women’s team

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Jorge Viana, the President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on Tuesday, February 3. ALL PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Economy

Brazilian business executive talks commercial ties, football opportunities

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
The 2026–27 French Ligue Nationale de Handball playoffs are reportedly set for Kigali, raising the prospect of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain thrilling local handball fans .
Handball

Kigali in frame to host French Handball League finals

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture) at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Monday, February 02, 2026
Young riders during Rwanda Youth Racing Cup. Courtesy
Cycling

Youth cycling competitions draw questions amid crisis in talent production

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Egypt were crowned champions of Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 37-24 in the final at BK Arena on Saturday. Photos courtesy
Handball

CAN Handball: Egypt lift record 10th title after win over Tunisia

Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Handball

Weekend sports: CAF champions league in Kigali, handball finals

Friday, January 30, 2026
Tunisia book final spot with 19–11 win over Algeria at Africa Cup of Nations.
Handball

Egypt to face Tunisia in 2026 Africa Handball final

Friday, January 30, 2026
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire speaks during a past SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali. File
Other Sports

Kigali to host SportsBiz Africa Forum 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Junior Wasps secured qualification after reaching the final of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Football

Tracing the stars who guided Rwanda to FIFA U17 World Cup

Thursday, January 29, 2026