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James  Bizimungu Opio, a Rwandan-born MMA fighter raised in Uganda. Courtesy

MMA fighting: James Opio returns home to battle for Rwanda

Thursday, October 02, 2025
Kagame, Lappartient and Prince Albert II, the Monaco royal interact at the event
Cycling

PHOTOS: A closer look at Prince Albert of Monaco's visit to Rwanda

Monday, September 29, 2025
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar celebrates his victory to be crowned UCI Road World Champion in Kigali on Sunday, September 28. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Cycling

Who is 2025 world champion Tadej Pogačar?

Monday, September 29, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with veteran Cameroonian-French professional boxer Carlos Takam in Kigali on Sunday, September 28. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets Cameroonian boxer Carlos Takam

Monday, September 29, 2025
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar celebrates his victory to be crowned UCI Road World Champion in Kigali on Sunday, September 28. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Cycling

Tadej Pogačar is 2025 world champion

Sunday, September 28, 2025
President Paul Kagame, alongside UCI President David Lappartient, awards Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar after his victory at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on Sunday, September 28.
Cycling

Kagame lauds successful UCI championships in Kigali

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Isaac del Toro Romero (Mexico) and Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar climb the cobbled street of Mur de Kigali in Nyarugenge on Sunday. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Cycling

Pogačar admits there was ‘lot of pressure’ before victory in Kigali

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar celebrates his crucial victory to be crowned UCI Road World Champion in Kigali on Sunday, September 28. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Cycling

Tadej Pogačar retains World Championship title in Kigali

Sunday, September 28, 2025
French star rider Julian Alaphilippe has withdrawn from Sunday’s men elite road race
Cycling

Alaphillipe withdraws from UCI men’s road race due to illness

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Belgian cycling icon Remco Evenepoel past Tadej Pogačar during the Individual Time Trial at Kimihurura cobbled street during the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on September 21. Dan Gatsinzi
Cycling

Pogačar vs Evenepoel: Who leaves Kigali with rainbow jersey?

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Canadian rider Magdeleine Vallieres was crowned women’s world champion after an impressive performance in Kigali on Saturday, September 27.
Cycling

Canada’s Magdeleine Vallieres is the 2025 World Champion

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Eritrea's Biniam Girmay, who won the 2024 African Cyclist Trophy, offered a dose of reality about the future of African cycling.
Cycling

Eritrea star Girmay calls for opportunities for Africa’s cycling prospects

Saturday, September 27, 2025