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For the first time, the continent will have 10 representatives at the tournament, a historic expansion that must come with equally historic ambition.

Africa must go to the World Cup to compete, not merely participate

Thursday, June 11, 2026
National team captain Djihad Bizimana( 1st Left) and his teammate during a training session in Egypt on Tuesday, June 9. Courtesy
Football

Bizimana picks positives from Amavubi camp despite lack of games

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Argentina's Nico Paz, 21, is one of the top young players expected to impress at World Cup 2026.
World Cup 2026

Top young players to watch at 2026 World Cup

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Trionda ball alongside the World Cup trophy.
World Cup 2026

What to know about the high tech ball to be used at World Cup 2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Rayon Sports players and club officials celebrate with SKOL Brewery management at Nzove in 2019. The 2026-2027 season marks the Blues' new chapter after ending its 12-year sponsorship partnership with Skol Brewery. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Football

What next after Rayon, SKOL deal ends?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
CANAL+ Rwanda has launched a promotional campaign dubbed “Ririmba Urenze Imipaka”, the campaign runs from June 1 to July 19. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

CANAL+ Rwanda unveils rewards campaign, new content lineup

Monday, June 08, 2026
The Canadian superstar Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, during his performance at the After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
Music

Why streaming alone isn’t enough for modern musicians

Monday, June 08, 2026
At the 2026 edition, number of African countries doubled to 10, with Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia.

FIFA World Cup: Why an African nation could lift the 2026 trophy

Monday, June 08, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain players and staff celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, May 30, after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. FILE

The return on vision

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026 in Russia, on June 5. Mukazayire said the Olympic system should reflect all continents rather than remain concentrated in a few regions.

‘Africa Is ready’: Rwandan minister makes case for Olympic Games hosting rights

Saturday, June 06, 2026
RSSB Tigers players celebrate after being crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champions, following a thrilling 90-88 victory over Angola's Petro de Luanda in the final at BK Arena on Sunday. Olivier Mugwiza

What we learned from a historic sports weekend

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Nshobozwabyosenumukiza acknowledges fans at BK Arena during a basketball match.
Rwanda

Club Rafiki: Inside Nyamirambo’s basketball talent factory

Wednesday, June 03, 2026