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APR HC have signed 19-year-old goalkeeper Musa Ufitinema from Tabagwe Handball Club on a two-year deal. Courtesy
Handball
APR HC sign young goalkeeper Ufitinema on two-year deal
Thursday, August 27, 2026
CAF has confirmed receiving the three bids, with Ethiopia seeking to host the continental showpiece for the first time since 1976. Courtesy
Football
Ethiopia, Morocco and South Africa-Botswana in race to host 2028 AFCON
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Rwanda will face Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2027 CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations. File
Football
Rwanda drawn against Sudan in AFCON U23 2027 qualifiers
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Participants at Step Up session, a weekly step-aerobics session that combines fitness, music and community at Fitnesspoint Remera. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Fitnesspoint transforms Saturday sessions into a fitness fiesta
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Rwanda is considering investing in a proposed oil refinery backed by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote and planned for East Africa.
Rwanda
What to know about Dangote’s refinery Rwanda wants to invest in
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Handball star Yves Kayijamahe struggled mentally after picking up an injury during the FEASSA Games in Tanzania in 2018. Photo by RBA
How do athletes cope with physical and mental struggles?
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Other Sports
Motorcycle racing: Umuko Enduro Challenge brings local, international riders
Friday, August 21, 2026
Khan’s biggest moment came in May during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier in Gaborone, Botswana.
Cricket
Born in Pakistan, made in Rwanda—Hamza Khan’s cricket journey
Friday, August 21, 2026
Born on August 5, 1988, in Ngororero District, Gakunzi grew up as the third of four children. File
Boxing began as self-defence, now he’s grooming future champions
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Courtesy
Music
Angélique Kidjo becomes first African black artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Rwanda’s six-match Tri-Nations T20I series in Malawi from August 11–16 provided more than just competitive cricket for the national men’s team. 
Cricket
Rwanda use Malawi series to sharpen preps for September challenge
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Cameroon celebrate their first-ever WAFCON title after beating Malawi in the final in Rabat on Sunday, August 16. Photos courtesy CAF
Football
Cameroon end years of finals heartbreak with WAFCON triumph
Monday, August 17, 2026
Police HC star Yves Kayijamahe is linked to a move to APR HC
Handball
APR, Police lead transfer market as new season nears
Monday, August 17, 2026
Cameroon and debutants Malawi will meet in a historic CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday. Courtesy
Football
Cameroon, Malawi battle for first WAFCON crown
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Cricket
Uganda finish U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 unbeaten
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Rwanda’s U19 men’s cricket team made a convincing 43-run victory over Ghana on Thursday. Courtesy
Cricket
ICC World Cup qualifiers: Rwanda U19 still hungry despite securing next-stage
Friday, August 14, 2026
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Cricket
Nigeria, Uganda seal tickets to U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One
Friday, August 14, 2026
Rwanda’s U19 men’s cricket team made a convincing 43-run victory over Ghana on Thursday. Courtesy
Cricket
Rwanda beat Ghana to advance into ICC U19 World Cup qualifier Div 1
Friday, August 14, 2026

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