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Florence Niyonkuru (on her knees) struck bronze in Women's 10,000m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Courtesy.

Niyonkuru reaps medals after ‘years of patience’

Monday, August 03, 2026
Niyonkuru Florence has become the first Rwandan athlete ever to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a historic bronze in the Women's 10,000m at Glasgow 2026. Courtesy

C'Wealth Games: At last, Rwanda has its moment as Niyonkuru's bronze ends long wait

Friday, July 31, 2026
Rwandan long runner Florence Niyonkuru won the bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday. Niyonkuru crossed the finish line in 31:55.47 to secure third place on the podium. Courtesy
Other Sports

PHOTOS: Niyonkuru ends Rwanda’s C’wealth Games jinx with historic bronze

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Jumanji (1995). COURTESY
Cinema

Movie corner: Six 1990s family films that still hold up

Friday, July 17, 2026
Professional women runners compete at the 2026 Kigali International Peace Marathon on Sunday, June 14. Courtesy

What to know about Kigali peace marathon’s possible upgrade to gold status

Friday, June 19, 2026
The New Times
Football

Athletics: Rwanda, Djibouti ink cooperation deal

Monday, June 15, 2026
Kenyan runners dominated the full marathon and rewrote the event’s record books. In the men’s race, Kephar Lumbasi stormed to victory in two hours, 14 minutes and 19 seconds.

Kigali Peace Marathon targets upgrade

Monday, June 15, 2026
Angelique Ibishatse won gold in the women’s half marathon at the 21st edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon, held on Sunday, June 14,

Kigali Peace Marathon: Ibishatse leads Rwanda’s dominance with half marathon gold

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana and State Minister for Sports Rwego Ngarambe took part in the Run for Peace during the 21st edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon on Saturday
Health

PHOTOS: Health minister stresses importance of sports at Kigali marathon

Saturday, June 13, 2026
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