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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA boss pose for a photo.The ongoing tensions between FIFA and UEFA have largely been framed as a battle over governance, commercial interests and control of football's future.
Football

FIFA–UEFA rift: Has European football's global influence gone too far?

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
FIFA President Giani Infantino addresses the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, on March 16, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

FIFA's FFE U-Turn: A missed opportunity or a necessary reset?

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Football enthusiasts watch the World Cup final at Zaria Court. Photo by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

What Kigali needs to unlock its full nightlife and entertainment potential

Friday, July 24, 2026
Premier League side Aston Villa announcing Visit Rwanda as its new principal partner, official tourism partner and official coffee partner.
Football

From Arsenal’s sleeve to Aston Villa’s chest – why Visit Rwanda’s Premier League leap matters

Friday, July 17, 2026
Visit Rwanda has become Aston Villa's front-of-shirt sponsor under the new parntership deal. courtesy
Tourism

Visit Rwanda, Aston Villa statements after both parties seal landmark partnership deal

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Régis Rugemanshuro speaks to players and fans during the celebration of the 2026 BAL title in Kigali on Saturday, June 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Basketball

RSSB boss talks sports investment, future targets after Tigers’ BAL triumph

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Curaçao national team. The small nation defied the odds to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How Curaçao became the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
Fans celebrates as Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Why international sports events are already benefiting ordinary Rwandans

Friday, May 29, 2026
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Basketball

BAL Innovation Summit highlights Africa’s growing sports economy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Guy Hedderwick, the Managing Director of QA Venue Solutions Rwanda during the episode of ‘The Context’ by The New Times, in Kigali. Courtesy
Economy

The Context: How Rwanda’s sports venues are turning into economic powerhouses

Friday, May 15, 2026
Visit Rwanda and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in April 2025, renewed their transformative partnership through 2028, building on a successful collaboration launched in 2019. File
Football

Visit Rwanda wins, regardless of the Champions League outcome

Friday, May 01, 2026