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Fabio Rakotoarimanana made history in Kigali as he became the first Madagascan to qualify for the Olympic Games after beating Tunisia’s Wassim Essid 4-3 in Friday's semifinal-courtesy
Tennis

Madagascar makes history as Nigeria, Cameroon grab Olympic tickets

Saturday, May 18, 2024
Ricardo Gomez Senkomane, Rwanda's U18 Basketball team players during the game. FIBA Africa U18 qualifiers scheduled to be held from June 9-14 in Kampala, Uganda.File
Basketball

Rwanda gears up for 2024 FIBA U18 continental tournament

Saturday, May 18, 2024
A pitch at Kigali Universe Complex. The $1.5 million project is set to be inaugurated on Saturday, May 18. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Kigali: 8 places to go this weekend

Friday, May 17, 2024
12-year-old Ibonga Shukuru traveled all the way from Rubavu to meet his table tennis idol Aruna Quadri who won the ITTF-Africa Cup tournament in Kigali-courtesy
Tennis

Ibonga Shukuru: Cadet table tennis champion in epic dash to meet greatness

Friday, May 17, 2024
Offiong Edem (Nigeria) is among favorites to win ticket to Paris 2024 Games-courtesy
Other Sports

Paris Olympic tickets up for grabs as qualifiers kickoff in Kigali

Thursday, May 16, 2024
President Paul Kagame speaks during a panel discussion at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on March 25, 2019. The 2024 edition kicks off on Thursday, May 16 in Kigali. File
Africa

Africa CEO forum opens in Kigali

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Athletes compete during Kigali International Peace Marathon in 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Other Sports

Preps for Kigali International Peace Marathon 2024 take shape

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Gorilla FC head coach Ivan Minnaert is in advanced talks with the club over a possibility to extend his stay. Igihe
Football

Minnaert in talks over contract extension with Gorilla FC

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Winners of ITTF Africa Cup 2024 pose for a photo with officials during the awarding ceremony-courtesy
Tennis

Aruna, Meshref reclaim ITTF Africa Cup title

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
APR BBC players follow the head coach's instructions during their game against Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers at the Dakar Arena in Senegal. File
Basketball

BAL 2024: Six things that stood out in Sahara Conference

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
A wide aerial night view of newly upgraded Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena. The two facilities are part of the proposed Kigali Sports City. Courtesy

Beyond the spectacle: Can Rwanda bridge gap between hosting and competing?

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The cyclists donated support worth £10,000 (over Rwf16 million) to former street children Twin Lakes Cycling Academy in addition to cycling equipment-courtesy
Cycling

How African diaspora is using cycling tourism for noble cause

Tuesday, May 14, 2024