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The Kigali International Peace Marathon returns on June 13 and 14, bringing runners from Rwanda and beyond to one of the country's biggest sporting events. PHOTO BY: Dan K. Gatsinzi
Showbiz

Top seven weekend picks: Kigali and Rubavu

Friday, June 12, 2026
The 21st annual Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM), will take place from Saturday, June 13 to 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

How peace marathon highlights Rwanda’s sports tourism

Friday, June 12, 2026
MTN Iwacu Muzika Festival, which is expected to run from June 20 to August 1 with stops in districts including Huye, Ngoma, Nyagatare, Karongi, Muhanga, Musanze and Rubavu. Courtesy
Music

Rwanda’s holiday calendar brings music, culture & sports to young audiences

Thursday, June 11, 2026
The upcoming Burera Moto Rally 2026, is scheduled for June 13 around the shores of Lake Burera in Northern Province. Courtesy

Motosport: Burera rally to attract 30 riders

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
CANAL+ Rwanda has launched a promotional campaign dubbed “Ririmba Urenze Imipaka”, the campaign runs from June 1 to July 19. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

CANAL+ Rwanda unveils rewards campaign, new content lineup

Monday, June 08, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain players and staff celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, May 30, after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. FILE

The return on vision

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026 in Russia, on June 5. Mukazayire said the Olympic system should reflect all continents rather than remain concentrated in a few regions.

‘Africa Is ready’: Rwandan minister makes case for Olympic Games hosting rights

Saturday, June 06, 2026
The Rwanda Handball Federation (FERWAHAND) opened the Genocide Memorial Handball Tournament 2026, a three-day competition running through Sunday 7. Courtesy
Handball

Handball: Genocide memorial tourney kicks off

Friday, June 05, 2026
Tour du Rwanda 2018 champion Samuel Mugisha celebrates his crucial win as he crosses the finish line at Nyamirambo. Mugisha was the last Rwandan rider to win Tour du Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Cycling

Can Nkurayija return Rwandan cycling to Africa’s summit?

Friday, June 05, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends Eid prayers in the Bronx wearing a thobe fashioned from an Arsenal away kit featuring the 'Visit Rwanda' logo on the morning of Eid al-Adha, May 27, 2026.

The sleeve that went to prayers

Thursday, June 04, 2026
RSSB Tigers players celebrate after being crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champions, following a thrilling 90-88 victory over Angola's Petro de Luanda in the final at BK Arena on Sunday. Olivier Mugwiza

What we learned from a historic sports weekend

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Creatives during a session in The Africa House.
Art

Kigali on radar as Africa's next creative frontier

Wednesday, June 03, 2026