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Rubavu were crowned champions of the 2025-26 Deaf Football Championship at Kigali Pele Stadium on June 21. Courtesy
Football
In football, deaf athletes are finding a sense of belonging
Monday, July 06, 2026
Driver Queen Kalimpinya will compete at the 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally returns from July 10 to 12. Dan Gatsinzi
Home heroes eye national title boost at 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally
Monday, July 06, 2026
Morocco players lift up the brace scorer after qualifying for his historic run to the semi-finals at Qatar 2022 transformed perceptions of African football. Photo Courtesy
Morocco and Egypt carry Africa’s World Cup 2026 dream
Sunday, July 05, 2026
The Black Stars advanced from Group L after defeating Panama 1-0, holding England to a goalless draw and narrowly losing 2-1 to Croatia. Courtesy
Africa’s World Cup hopes continue as four more nations eye last 16 berth
Friday, July 03, 2026
The 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, scheduled for July 10–12. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Five drivers to watch at 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally
Thursday, July 02, 2026
APR HC completed the comeback of the Rwanda Men Handball Championship, overturning a 2-0 series deficit to defeat Police HC 31-29 in Game 5 and claim their fourth national title.
Handball
APR HC complete dramatic comeback to win Rwanda handball title
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
(L-R) Louise Mushikiwabo, Juliana Amato Lumumba - DRC, Coumba Bâ - Mauritania, Dacian Cioloș.
International
Paris: Four candidates pitch for top Francophonie job
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The most anticipated match of Rwanda's handball season will take center stage on Tuesday, June 30. CourtesyAPR HC
Handball
APR HC, Police HC square off in title-deciding Game 5
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, a round of the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC), will take place from July 10 to 12. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Africa’s top rally stars set to headline 2026 Mountain Gorilla Rally
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Cape Verde have been making headlines for breaking or setting new records at the FIFA World Cup. Courtesy
Five records Cape Verde have broken at FIFA World Cup 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026
APR HC players celebrate after edging Police HC in Game 4 on Sunday to force winner-takes-all Game 5 showdown on Tuesday, June 30. courtesy photos
Handball
APR HC edge Police HC to force winner-takes-all Game 5
Monday, June 29, 2026
DR Congo players celebrate their 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan to finish among the best third-placed teams. Courtesy
Africa makes history with record nine teams in World Cup Round 32
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Volleyball
APR HC beat Police HC in Game 3 to keep title hopes alive
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Handball
Police HC edge closer to title defense after Game 2 win over APR HC
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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Can Senegal still reach the World Cup knockout stage?
Friday, June 26, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal during second half World Cup Group G soccer action against New Zealand, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Darryl Dyck /The Canadian Press via AP)
Africa eyes record tickets to knockout stage
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Basketball
Key things to know about NBA Draft process
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Cape Verde National Team known as 'the Blue Sharks' played a goalless draw against Spain and a 2-2 draw against Urguay. Courtesy
Football
How Cape Verde built one of Africa's most admired football projects
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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