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Rwanda secured qualification for the 2027  U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Ethiopia 2-1 in a thrilling CECAFA U17 third-place playoff. Courtest
Football

Mulisa completes full circle with Rwanda U-17 AFCON qualification

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Three new basketball courts are set to open in Rwanda this week under Giants of Africa’s Built Within initiative. Courtesy
Basketball

Giants of Africa to open three new basketball courts in Rwanda

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Uganda U17 were crowned champions of CECAFA U17 championship in Kigali after beating Somalia on penalty shootouts in the final at Kigali Pele Stadium. COURTESY
Football

Uganda crowned CECAFA U-17 champions

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Alfred Twahirwa seeks a second term unopposed at the Rwanda Handball Federation (FERWAHAND). Courtesy
Handball

Unopposed Twahirwa admits unfinished reforms in Rwandan handball

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Rwanda national team players celebrate after securing qualification for the 2027  U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Ethiopia 2-1 in a thrilling CECAFA U17 third-place playoff. Courtesy
Football

Rwanda beat Ethiopia to seal ticket to 2027 AFCON U17

Monday, October 19, 2026
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Tourism

Inside Rwanda’s planned F1 circuit: Hills, lake, and challenging corners

Saturday, October 17, 2026
In December 2024, Rwanda welcomed the FIA itself, hosting its General Assembly and Prize Giving gala. That was the stage on which President Kagame formally announced our bid. File

Fast cars, faster growth: Rwanda revives Africa’s turn on the grid

Friday, October 16, 2026
The championship features manufacturers such as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Aston Martin, alongside American brands Ford and Cadillac and Japanese companies Honda and Toyota.

Top carmakers Rwandans can expect at African Grand Prix

Friday, October 16, 2026
APR FC will face Zamarek at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, October 16. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

APR FC Vs Zamalek headlines Kigali football weekend

Friday, October 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left) and Formula One CEO and President Stefano Domenicali (right) during the event in Kigali on Tuesday, October 13. Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

What Rwanda’s 10-year Formula One deal entails

Friday, October 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem look at a car displayed at the FIA Awards Ceremony in Kigali on December 13, 2024. Courtesy

Africa’s F1 moment: Rwanda can take its place on the global sporting table

Friday, October 16, 2026
Rwandan motorsport personality Queen Kalimpinya.

African drivers welcome historic Rwanda-F1 Grand Prix deal

Thursday, October 15, 2026