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Ange Sibo Uwizirerera speaks to parents and children during the event in Huye District. Courtesy
Women

From rescued infant to lifeline for vulnerable children

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is seen after a group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening as Spain eliminated Portugal. (Xinhua photo)

Merino's late strike ends Ronaldo's World Cup dream as Spain eliminate Portugal

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwandan forward David Shyaka has signed his first professional contract with Dutch Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven. Courtesy

Rwanda's Shyaka signs first professional contract with PSV Eindhoven

Monday, July 06, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland is seen during their Group I match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haaland scored twice against Brazil to send Norway into the quarter finals. (Xinhua photo)

Haaland double kicks Brazil out of the World Cup and sends Norway into the quarterfinals

Monday, July 06, 2026
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
Rwanda Security Force (RSF-5), together with the Rwandan community in Cabo Delgado, Mozambican security forces, and government officials, during Rwanda’s Liberation at RSF Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia
Rwanda

PHOTOS: How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Liberation Day

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Former APR FC Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma has turned down a move to Rwanda's Police FC, opting instead to join Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC.
Football

Mbaoma turns down Police FC, joins Kenya’s Tusker FC

Sunday, July 05, 2026
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Football

Mukandayisenga joins Chinese side Wuhan Jiangda

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Striker Mike Shema was all smiles as his hat trick helped Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain RDF Liberation Cup title on Saturday, July 4. Photos by RBA
Football

Republican Guard beat BMTC Nasho to retain 2026 RDF Liberation Cup title

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Mohamed Salah (R) of Egypt celebrates scoring with his teammate Emam Ashour during a group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt beat Australia on penalties to qualify for last 16. (Xinhua)

World Cup: Egypt beat Australia on penalties to book last-16 place

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Six-time champions Simba SC are set to return to Kigali after being confirmed among the teams that will compete in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup
Football

Simba SC to take part in CECAFA Kagame Cup

Friday, July 03, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium. Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to qualify to the last 16. (Xinhua)

Portugal score in stoppage-time to go past Croatia

Friday, July 03, 2026