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Rwanda’s men’s handball national team enters a do-or-die phase of the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to face Nigeria in their final Group A match on Saturday at 7pm
Handball

Weekend sports: Handball crunch time, volleyball rematches, cycling

Friday, January 23, 2026
Algeria beat Rwanda 46–25 at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Friday at BK Arena. Courtesy
Handball

CAN Handball: Algeria dominate Rwanda in second game

Friday, January 23, 2026
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Sarah Troutman speaks during House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee hearing on US-brokered Washington Accords between Rwanda and DR Congo on Thursday, January 22. Screengrab from livestream.
Africa

Neutralising FDLR absolutely essential, US official tells DR Congo

Friday, January 23, 2026
Uganda’s senior men’s national handball team marked a historic milestone on Wednesday with their first-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite suffering a 37–21 defeat in their opening match.
Handball

CAN Handball: Uganda eyes historic debut despite slow start

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Gabon have set themselves a target to reach the semifinals at the 2026 Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Courtesy
Handball

Gabon target semis finish at Handball Africa Cup of Nations

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Team captain Peter Kwisanga (L), Dominique Nsabimana (C), and Jackson Uwimana (R) are the goalkeepers named in Rwanda’s final squad for the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship
Handball

CAN Handball: Nsabimana earns late call-up in final Rwanda squad

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Al Hilal SC head coach Laurențiu Reghecampf during a press conference. Courtesy
Football

I know how well Sundowns play, says Al Hilal coach

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the African Nations League will start in 2029. Photo courtesyAfrican Nations League,
Football

What’s African Nations League all about?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rwanda will face Zambia at the opening of their campaign at the 27th Men’s Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 21 at BK Arena.
Handball

CAN Handball: Rwanda to face Zambia in opening match

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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