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Giancarlo Davite (second left) has clinched the Rwanda Rally Championship after winning Huye Rally on Sunday, October 18. Courtesy Photos
Other Sports
PHOTOS: Davite clinches 2026 Rwanda rally championship after Huye victory
Monday, October 19, 2026
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded for their contributions to economic models that help governments and central banks manage economic fluctuations and crises. 
International
Who are the Nobel Prize winners of 2026?
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Macky Sall.
International
Macky Sall withdraws from race for UN Secretary General
Saturday, October 17, 2026
L-R: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris.
Rwanda
What F1 drivers have said about racing in Africa
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Economy
Ethiopia joins Pan-African payment system
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Rwandan motorsport personality Queen Kalimpinya.
African drivers welcome historic Rwanda-F1 Grand Prix deal
Thursday, October 15, 2026
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks about bringing back V8 power units on October 13, the same day Rwanda announced a 10-year agreement to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali. Olivier Mugwiza
F1 eyes V8 engine return at African Grand Prix in Rwanda
Thursday, October 15, 2026
A view of  the design is being developed by WurzDesign, led by former Formula One driver Alexander Wurz, in collaboration with Carsten Tilke Engineers and Architects. Photo by OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda
Why Bugesera was chosen for Rwanda’s Formula One circuit
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The circuit is planned to feature a roller-coaster-style profile, with about 197 metres of elevation change per lap and gradients of between 13 and 15 per cent.
Rwanda
Beyond Formula 1: What Rwanda plans for Bugesera circuit
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Equatoguinean Olympian and endurance runner Roberto Mandje brought the Africa 7 Run Your Purpose challenge to Kigali on Saturday, October 10. Courtesy
Equatoguinean Olympian Mandje brings Africa 7 marathon challenge to Kigali
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Navi Pillay, an 85-year-old South African jurist, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, October 9.
International
Who is Navi Pillay, the South African jurist awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Rwanda international Ignace Ntirenganya celebrates after taking five wickets for Rimuka Cricket Club in Zimbabwe’s NPL T20 Blast. COURTESY
Cricket
Ntirenganya shines with five-wicket haul in Zimbabwe’s NPL T20 Blast
Friday, October 09, 2026
Navi Pillay.
International
South African lawyer Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Friday, October 09, 2026
Alfred Twahirwa has expressed interest in serving a second term as president of the Rwanda Handball Federation (FERWAHAND)
Handball
Twahirwa seeks second term as FERWAHAND boss
Thursday, October 08, 2026
Rwanda Men’s Handball League gets underway on Saturday, October 10. Courtesy
Handball
New-look handball league kicks off October 10
Thursday, October 08, 2026
Senegal National Football Team celebrating their second AFCON title. Courtesy
Football
Senegal-Morocco final dispute: CAS set to hear appeal on October 8
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Kayijamahe (#8) was named man of the match after helping APR beat Renaissance Don Bosco 34-26 in the African Club Championship in Luanda on Wednesday, October 7. COURTESY
Handball
Kayijamahe powers APR HC past Renaissance Don Bosco
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
The Africa Credit Rating Agency is mandated to provide credit assessments based on African data, expertise and economic realities.
Economy
Africa launches own credit rating agency
Wednesday, October 07, 2026

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