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Jules Kalisa. COURTESY

Rest with the angels, Jules: The man who became the face of Rwandan football

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Former football administrator Jules Kalisa died in India on Sunday, September 6, after a long illness. He was 55. Courtesy
Football

Football fraternity, family mourn former administrator Kalisa

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
SC Kiyovu players celebrate the victory after defeating Police FC 1-0 to win the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

Kiyovu’s rare trophy offers hope—now comes the hard part

Friday, September 04, 2026
Rwandan gospel singer Israel Mbonyi is among namers of baby gorillas of the 21st edition of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 4, in Kinigi, Musanze District. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Israel Mbonyi, Patrice Evra to name baby gorillas

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday in a Premier League fixture. Courtesy
Football

Aston Villa Vs Arsenal: Current and former Visit Rwanda partners meet at Villa Park

Monday, August 31, 2026
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Football

Yaya Touré makes history as first African coach to reach Champions League group-stage

Friday, August 28, 2026
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Football

Mickels nearly quit football, now he’s in the UEFA Champions League

Thursday, August 27, 2026
The 32-year-old winger crowned a remarkable European night by scoring in extra time as Sabah produced a stunning comeback
Football

History as Joy-Lance Mickels, Sabah FK qualify for UEFA Champions League

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Adel Amrouche. courtesy
Football

FERWAFA ordered to pay Amrouche Rwf530m over 'unfair dismissal'

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Cameroon celebrate their first-ever WAFCON title after beating Malawi in the final in Rabat on Sunday, August 16. Photos courtesy CAF
Football

Cameroon end years of finals heartbreak with WAFCON triumph

Monday, August 17, 2026
Cameroon and debutants Malawi will meet in a historic CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday. Courtesy
Football

Cameroon, Malawi battle for first WAFCON crown

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy
Africa

Congolese refugees condemn genocide ideology 22 years after Gatumba massacre

Friday, August 14, 2026