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American YouTube and Twitch sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as iShowSpeed, is set to visit Rwanda in the coming days as part of his highly publicised Africa tour.
Showbiz

Who is iShowSpeed, the internet sensation expected in Rwanda?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Rwanda will be playing at home as host of the 2026 Men's Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Photo courtesy
Handball

What to know about 2026 African handball championship

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
As Rwanda welcomes elite competitions, the focus must shift from participation to performance.
Editorial

Rwanda’s sporting ambition must go beyond hosting

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Gahanga Cricket Stadium was formally handed over from Cricket Builds Hope (CBH) to the Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) on Wednesday, December 31. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Cricket

How Gahanga Cricket Stadium inspired a generation

Friday, January 02, 2026
Rwanda golfer Melissa Akanigi Ishimwe is already reaping endorsements for her recent achievement in the Guinness World Record. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Golfer in records book, MMA and UCI in Kigali and major sporting feats of 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Shining Academy emerged as overall winner of the Kick for Joy youth football tournament. Photos courtesy
Football

Football academies decry funding for sustainable youth tournaments

Monday, December 29, 2025
Boxing Day, marked annually on December 26, is a public holiday in Rwanda, offering families time to rest, travel, or visit relatives after Christmas. 
Religion

Boxing Day: The history and meaning behind the holiday

Friday, December 26, 2025
More than 5,800 young athletes participated in the national talent week that took place in Huye District, Southern Province. Photo courtesy

Over 5,800 student-athletes conclude National Talent Week in Huye

Monday, December 22, 2025
Hagar Amer - Industrial Engineering Lecturer.
Basketball

WBLA stars - What they do off the basketball courts

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Rwanda-Canadian football prodigy Josh-Duc Nteziryayo has been promoted to Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montréal’s senior team.
Football

Rwandan teenager Nteziryayo signs for CF Montréal first team

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.
Basketball

Al Ahly SC crowned 2025 WBLA champions as APR claim bronze

Monday, December 15, 2025
Goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera and forward Muhadjiri Hakizimana are in talks with Rayon Sports
Football

Hakizimana, Kwizera in talks with Rayon Sports

Friday, December 12, 2025