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President Kagame (c) chats with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, January 18.
Football

PHOTOS: Kagame watches as Senegal lift AFCON 2025 in Rabat

Monday, January 19, 2026
Dr. Charles Mugemana, a long-serving team doctor at Rayon Sports, passed away on January 14, after a prolonged illness. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rayon Sports long-serving doctor Mugemana laid to rest

Sunday, January 18, 2026
U-16 national team basketball girls. FERWABA has initiated “Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026-2030)”, a national initiative aimed at expanding girls’ participation in Basketball
Basketball

New girls' basketball programme to benefit 30 schools

Friday, January 16, 2026
Rayon Sports team doctor Charles Mugemana with club officials Paul Muvunyi and Thaddée Twagirayezu during a ceremony recognising his more than 30 years of service to the club in March 2025.
Football

Rayon Sports’ fallen doctor Mugemana eulogied as devoted professional

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid on April 30, 2025, announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand.

Rwanda reimagined: Harnessing the power of national branding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The action kicks off at 6pm with Mali facing Senegal, followed by hosts Morocco taking on Cameroon at 9pm on Friday night.
Football

Weekend sports list: AFCON quarter-finals, Super Cup, volleyball

Friday, January 09, 2026
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation

Friday, January 09, 2026
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