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Sports has been a powerful tool to reunite and reconcile Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File photo
Other Sports

From division to unity: Sports at the heart of Rwanda’s reconciliation

Thursday, April 09, 2026
The Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire speaking during a meeting in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 8
Other Sports

Mukazayire highlights Rwanda’s growing sports economy

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
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Other Sports

Resilience on the field: How survivors rewrote their stories in sports

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Dominique Ngoga Sebalinda (right) with his father, Theophile Sebalinda, were all killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Photo Courtesy.
Football

Lost champions: Prominent Tutsi sports figures taken by the Genocide

Monday, April 06, 2026
RSSB Tigers beat South African champions Johannesburg Giants 102–89 at SunBet Arena, Pretoria.
Basketball

BAL 2026: Things that stood out at Kalahari Conference

Monday, April 06, 2026
Patriots guard Franklin Damaria scored 66 points in Patriots 103-78 win over EAUR on Sunday and set a new record for highest points by a player in a single game. Courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: Franklin Damaria sets new league scoring record

Monday, April 06, 2026
The BAL could turn into a franchise, according to NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. Courtesy
Basketball

What’s a sports franchise as BAL eyes structural shift?

Monday, April 06, 2026
Nairobi City Thunder-Beat RSSB Tigers in last BAL Kalahari Conference game but failed to qualfy for playoffs in Kigali. courtesy
Basketball

Nairobi City Thunder end Tigers’ conference unbeaten run

Monday, April 06, 2026
Ugandan striker Hakim Kiwanuka scored the only goal of the match as APR secured a hard-fought victory over AS Muhanga at Kigali Pelé  Stadium on Sunday, April 5. Courtesy
Football

Kiwanuka’s lone goal powers APR past AS Muhanga

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Rayon Sports WFC were crowned champions of the 2025/26 Rwanda Women’s Super League for the third consecutive time, on Sunday, April 5. Courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports crowned 2025/26 women’s league champions

Sunday, April 05, 2026
The Nyirangarama Sprint Rally 2026 brought motorsport excitement to the heart of the Norther region of the country. Courtesy
Other Sports

Davite claims victory as mechanical failure shake Nyirangarama Rally

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Police VC edged REG in a thrilling five-set encounter (13-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23, 23-21) to tighten their grip on the men’s finals.
Volleyball

Police VC, APR WVC win Game 2, edge closer to championship 

Sunday, April 05, 2026
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Football

Police FC, Rayon Sports struggle again in title race

Sunday, April 05, 2026
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Basketball

Randall sets two BAL records as Tigers extend unbeaten run

Saturday, April 04, 2026
Kigali will for the first time host the ICC Women's Challenge Trophy from April 18 to May 1. Courtesy photo
Cricket

Kigali to host ICC women challenge trophy

Saturday, April 04, 2026
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Basketball

OFFICIAL: Tigers, Petro de Luanda clinch first playoff spots

Saturday, April 04, 2026
SC Kiyovu secured a significant 2-0 victory over Gasogi United on April 3. Igihe
Football

First win for Kiyovu over Gasogi in ten meetings

Friday, April 03, 2026
Eight elite team Rwanda riders are in preparation for the upcoming Tour d'Algérie, scheduled from April 17 to 26 across seven cities in North Africa.
Cycling

Sempoma names provisional squad for Tour d'Algérie

Friday, April 03, 2026
SC Kiyovu face Gasogi United when the two sides meet on Friday evening.
Football

RPL returns as Kiyovu face Gasogi, AS Kigali battle Mukura

Friday, April 03, 2026
Rwandan cyclist Moise Mugisha will participate at the 2026 Tour of Vietnam, scheduled for April 4-15.
Cycling

Moise Mugisha ready for Tour of Vietnam

Friday, April 03, 2026