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Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Courtesy

Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić appointed referee for FIFA World Cup final

Friday, July 17, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
Rwandan international referee Salima Mukansanga will serve as VAR at FIFA U20 Women's World Cup which will take place in Poland in September. File
Football

Mukansanga named VAR official at U20 Women’s World Cup

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport.

World Cup: Why Artan's absence mocks “football unites the world”

Friday, June 19, 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday, June 8, 2026, before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his diplomatic passport and single-entry US visa were rejected. Internet

The stadium is open. The door is not

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Technology will play an even bigger role at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA approved an expansion of VAR powers. Internet
World Cup 2026

New interesting rules at 2026 World Cup

Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Trionda ball alongside the World Cup trophy.
World Cup 2026

What to know about the high tech ball to be used at World Cup 2026

Wednesday, June 10, 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
Kimironko Basketball Court plays a crucial role in nurturing young talents
Basketball

How BAL is expanding basketball opportunities in Kigali

Thursday, May 28, 2026
The playoffs will also host BAL4HER, a women’s basketball development initiative featuring a multi-day camp, mentorship sessions. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

Side events lined up during BAL playoffs

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Centre referee Patience Rulisa for the highly anticipated Peace Cup final between APR FC and Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday.
Football

Peace Cup: Rulisa to handle APR Vs Rayon final

Thursday, May 21, 2026
The officials said that up to 150 livestock insurance claims fail every month because veterinary reports lack sufficient scientific evidence or clear diagnoses required by insurers. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Why some livestock farmers fail to get insurance payouts

Tuesday, May 12, 2026