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U-16 national team basketball girls. FERWABA has initiated “Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026-2030)”, a national initiative aimed at expanding girls’ participation in Basketball
Basketball

New girls' basketball programme to benefit 30 schools

Friday, January 16, 2026
Rayon Sports team doctor Charles Mugemana with club officials Paul Muvunyi and Thaddée Twagirayezu during a ceremony recognising his more than 30 years of service to the club in March 2025.
Football

Rayon Sports’ fallen doctor Mugemana eulogied as devoted professional

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid on April 30, 2025, announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand.

Rwanda reimagined: Harnessing the power of national branding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The action kicks off at 6pm with Mali facing Senegal, followed by hosts Morocco taking on Cameroon at 9pm on Friday night.
Football

Weekend sports list: AFCON quarter-finals, Super Cup, volleyball

Friday, January 09, 2026
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation

Friday, January 09, 2026
American YouTube and Twitch sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as iShowSpeed, is set to visit Rwanda in the coming days as part of his highly publicised Africa tour.
Showbiz

Who is iShowSpeed, the internet sensation expected in Rwanda?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Rwanda will be playing at home as host of the 2026 Men's Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Photo courtesy
Handball

What to know about 2026 African handball championship

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
As Rwanda welcomes elite competitions, the focus must shift from participation to performance.
Editorial

Rwanda’s sporting ambition must go beyond hosting

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Gahanga Cricket Stadium was formally handed over from Cricket Builds Hope (CBH) to the Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) on Wednesday, December 31. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Cricket

How Gahanga Cricket Stadium inspired a generation

Friday, January 02, 2026
Rwanda golfer Melissa Akanigi Ishimwe is already reaping endorsements for her recent achievement in the Guinness World Record. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Golfer in records book, MMA and UCI in Kigali and major sporting feats of 2025

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Shining Academy emerged as overall winner of the Kick for Joy youth football tournament. Photos courtesy
Football

Football academies decry funding for sustainable youth tournaments

Monday, December 29, 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