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Tito Rutaremare, the Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF), speaks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Knowing Rwanda the first act of patriotism, Rutaremara tells youth

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Boxing Day, marked annually on December 26, is a public holiday in Rwanda, offering families time to rest, travel, or visit relatives after Christmas. 
Religion

Boxing Day: The history and meaning behind the holiday

Friday, December 26, 2025
Both Uganda and Tanzania opened with defeats, but neither is eliminated. Uganda were thrashed 3-1 by Tunisia, whereas Tanzania suffered a 2-1 defeat against Nigeria.
Football

AFCON 2025: Heavyweights flex muscle as East Africa fights to stay alive

Friday, December 26, 2025
Morocco, the home of AFCON 2025. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. 
Football

What to know about Morocco as it hosts AFCON 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Beach Volleyball National Tour set to run from December 19 to 21. Courtesy

Weekend sport list: Beach volleyball returns as Mukura, Amagaju renew rivalry

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Star goalkeeper André Onana and long-serving captain Vincent Aboubakar were both left out of the squad.
Football

The stars who will miss AFCON 2025 showdown

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Rwanda-Canadian football prodigy Josh-Duc Nteziryayo has been promoted to Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montréal’s senior team.
Football

Rwandan teenager Nteziryayo signs for CF Montréal first team

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for December 21 to January 18, 2026. COURTESY
Football

AFCON 2025: The favourites, outsiders and dark horses

Friday, December 12, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with 24 teams competing across six host cities. Net Photo
Football

What you should know about AFCON 2025

Thursday, December 04, 2025
CLOCKWISE: Abdallah Murenzi, Jose Akayezu, Jean-Baptiste Musabyimana, Olivier Gakwaya, and Jean-Bosco Nubumwe are the new five-member interim committee appointed to run Rayon Sports for the next three months, with a mandate to oversee key reforms aimed at restoring stability and strengthening the club’s management. Courtesy
Football

Who's who in Rayon's interim leadership?

Friday, November 28, 2025
Former sports journalist Bonnie Mugabe has been appointed Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) and will assume office effective December 1. Courtesy
Football

Open letter to Bonnie Mugabe: Where you must excel to succeed as FERWAFA Secretary General

Friday, November 28, 2025
U-17 national team players during a warm-up session. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda’s youth football dilemma: What must change to return to Africa and global stage

Friday, November 21, 2025