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Rayon Sports celebrate the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup title after edging Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Friday. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

Rayon Sports win CECAFA Kagame Cup after 28-year wait

Friday, August 07, 2026
From left: Rwanda’s foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and DR Congo's foreign minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during the signing of the Rwanda–DR Congo Peace Agreement on June 27, 2025. Courtesy.

When diplomacy demands insecurity: Rethinking sovereignty, self-defence and collective security in the 21st Century

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Swimmers race along Karongi shores during the inaugural Swim/Skate Endurance Challenge on Saturday, August 1. Courtesy photos

We left Karongi, but its shores still call to us

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Rwanda national team players who will represent the country at the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Courtesy
Basketball

What you need to know about 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Rayon Sports players celebrate their 3-1 victory over South Sudan's Jamus SC in the CECAFA Kagame Cup semifinal at Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday, August 4. The Blues will face Kenyan giants Gor Mahia in Friday's final at Amahoro Stadium as they seek their second CECAFA Club Championship title. Photos by Kellya Keza
Football

PHOTOS: Rayon see off Jamus to reach first CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Gor Mahia booked their place in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final after defeating Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shootout. Courtesy
Football

Gor Mahia edge Al Hilal in shootouts to reach CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Jamus SC goalkeeper Godwill Yogusuk believes the fighting spirit within his team, coupled with the unwavering support from South Sudanese fans based in Rwanda, will inspire them to overcome Rayon Sports
Football

Yogusuk hails Jamus fans as CECAFA Kagame Cup fairytale continues

Monday, August 03, 2026
Officers who were deployed to Goma under a joint ceasefire monitoring mechanism. Courtesy
Africa

Goma: Congolese soldier removed from ceasefire monitoring team over identity fraud - reports

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana (left) and his son Jean-Luc Habyarimana. An investigation by African Facts explores ties between members of the former Rwandan first family and influential figures in Kinshasa.
Africa

Investigation: How the Habyarimana network reached the heart of power in Kinshasa

Saturday, August 01, 2026
The passing-out ceremony was held at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) Nasho in Kirehe District on Thursday, July 30.
Security

PHOTOS: RDF gets new soldiers

Friday, July 31, 2026
Maj. Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi briefs Rwanda Security forces preparing to deploy to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy
Security

Gen Nyakarundi briefs RDF, Police contingent ahead of Mozambique deployment

Thursday, July 30, 2026
The newly appointed officials, Brig Gen Innocent Munyengango as Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Travel and Logistics Holding Limited (ATL) and Jules Muheto Ndenga as Chief Executive Officer of Airport City.
Aviation

Airport City, aviation and logistics body get new bosses

Thursday, July 30, 2026