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Alyn Sano set for FIFA Fan Festival performance alongside Portugal vs DR Congo matchday. COURTESY

Rwanda’s Alyn Sano takes the stage at FIFA Fan Festival in Houston

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
DR Congo during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Algeria and DR Congo at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 06 January 2025 ©Weam MostafaBackpagePix
World Cup 2026

DR Congo’s historic return to World Cup starts Vs Portugal

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
15 November 2022: Kabuga listens intently to the prosecution case, The Hague. Source: UNIRMCT
Crime

Félicien Kabuga: A life of greed, genocide and impunity

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Artificial intelligence can generate hundreds of logos in seconds.

Why logos still matter

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Vinicius Jr. (left) and Achraf Hakimi are expected to play key roles as Brazil and Morocco tussle it out in the World Cup on Sunday.
World Cup 2026

Morocco Vs Brazil: Atlas Lions seek new World Cup statement

Saturday, June 13, 2026
RDB has announced a temporary extension of operating hours for all businesses across the country to allow football fans to watch and enjoy matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

RDB extends business operating hours during FIFA World Cup

Friday, June 12, 2026
Amavubi staff and players pose for a photo during a training session in Cairo. The national football team, remained 128th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, June 11.
Football

Rwanda remains unchanged in latest FIFA rankings

Friday, June 12, 2026
The Blues fans celebrate a 1-0 victory over Police FC at Kigali Pele Stadium on May 11, 2025. Photo by Olivier
Football

Rayon Sports must turn popularity into leverage to attract potential sponsors

Friday, June 12, 2026
CW: Danny Ocean, LISA of BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Michael Bublé, Shakira, Alessia Cara, William Prince, Tyla, Burna Boy and Elyanna are among the performers set to take the stage across three cities as music opens the 2026 FIFA World Cup. COURTESY

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies live

Thursday, June 11, 2026
For the first time, the continent will have 10 representatives at the tournament, a historic expansion that must come with equally historic ambition.

Africa must go to the World Cup to compete, not merely participate

Thursday, June 11, 2026
National team captain Djihad Bizimana( 1st Left) and his teammate during a training session in Egypt on Tuesday, June 9. Courtesy
Football

Bizimana picks positives from Amavubi camp despite lack of games

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Argentina's Nico Paz, 21, is one of the top young players expected to impress at World Cup 2026.
World Cup 2026

Top young players to watch at 2026 World Cup

Wednesday, June 10, 2026