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Rwandan motorsport personality Queen Kalimpinya.

African drivers welcome historic Rwanda-F1 Grand Prix deal

Thursday, October 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left) and Formula One CEO and President Stefano Domenicali during the event in Kigali on Tuesday, October 13. Village Urugwiro

To Greg Davies: Rwanda’s F1 ambition is an investment, not a distraction

Thursday, October 15, 2026
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks about bringing back V8 power units on October 13, the same day Rwanda announced a 10-year agreement to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali. Olivier Mugwiza

F1 eyes V8 engine return at African Grand Prix in Rwanda

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Kenyan outside hitter Dennis Ireke has returned to APR VC ahead of the 2026/27 season after spending several months away from the club.
Volleyball

Ireke returns to APR ahead of new volleyball season

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
APR FC captain Djibril Ouattara in action during a past match. APR will host Zamalek SC in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie at Amahoro Stadium on Friday. PHOTO/OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Football

In-form Ouattara ready to spearhead APR FC against Zamalek

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
A car is displayed during the FIA Awards Ceremony in Kigali on December 13, 2024. Courtesy

Five key things to know about Rwanda’s Formula One Grand Prix

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Rayon Sports will host Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round at Amahoro Stadium on October 17. Photo by Kellya Keza
Football

Rayon Sports eye strong first-leg advantage against Black Bulls

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame has announced a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame announces 10-year Formula One Grand Prix deal

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Rwanda

Exclusive: Rwanda set to welcome Formula One back to Africa, 30 years later

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced that Rwanda will host the next edition of the FIBA AfroCan in July 2027. Courtesy
Basketball

Rwanda to host 2027 FIBA AfroCan

Monday, October 12, 2026
Equatoguinean Olympian and endurance runner Roberto Mandje brought the Africa 7 Run Your Purpose challenge to Kigali on Saturday, October 10. Courtesy

Equatoguinean Olympian Mandje brings Africa 7 marathon challenge to Kigali

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

Hamilton, Verstappen welcome Africa’s potential return to F1 calendar

Friday, October 09, 2026