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Niyonkuru Florence has become the first Rwandan athlete ever to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a historic bronze in the Women's 10,000m at Glasgow 2026. Courtesy

C'Wealth Games: At last, Rwanda has its moment as Niyonkuru's bronze ends long wait

Friday, July 31, 2026
According to officials a total of 156 golfers are expected to compete in the 2026 Rwanda Open Golf Tournament, scheduled for September 24-27 at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas in Nyarutarama.

Rwanda Open 2026 to attract 150 golfers, offer Rwf2bn prize purse

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Norris grabs first race win of season in Hungary

Sunday, July 26, 2026
RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika meets with Rami Semrani, CEO of sports and entertainment company UnityVibe, in Kigali on Thursday, July 23. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Proposed motorsport academy fuels Rwanda's racing ambitions

Friday, July 24, 2026
Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne.
Football

Prince William and global figures headlining Aston Villa’s fanbase

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rwanda's RSSB Tigers secured Africa's spot at the prestigious club tournament after winning the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) title in Kigali in June . Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026 set for September

Monday, July 13, 2026
Alexander Zverev (left) and Jannik Sinner are set for their 15th meeting
Tennis

Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final

Sunday, July 12, 2026
RSSB Tigers will face Kepler at Petit Stade during the second round of the 2026 Rwanda Basketball League that will resume on Friday, July 10. Courtesy
Basketball

RSSB Tigers take on Kepler as basketball league returns

Friday, July 10, 2026
Spain's Nacho Campos (left) defeated PFL Africa reigning champions Wasi Adeshina in quick sumission to claim victory in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 13. courtesy photo

PFL Africa shifts cage to Morocco after Lagos showdown

Monday, June 29, 2026
A previous fireworks show at the KCC in 2024. The venue is set to display another fireworks show on Saturday in celebration of the RSSB Tigers' BAL triumph.
Basketball

Fireworks to light up Kigali for RSSB Tigers’ BAL triumph

Saturday, June 13, 2026
The FIBA Intercontinental Cup, where RSSB Tigers will represent Africa, will be held in Beijing, China. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Beijing to host RSSB Tigers’ FIBA Intercontinental Cup debut

Friday, June 12, 2026
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Basketball

Trey Twa: I want to win titles with RSSB Tigers

Tuesday, June 09, 2026