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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
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First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined Africa New Life Ministries to celebrate 25th anniversary

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
The Ben peforms at his New Year Groove and album launch at BK Arena on January 1, 20125. The Ben 's concert is scheduled for January 1, 2027, at BK Arena in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

The Ben’s 2027 New Year Groove to feature East African stars

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
A voter casts his vote during the parliamentary elections in 2024. Local government elections will start with the election of members of the Village Executive Committee on Saturday, October 24. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Local govt elections: What candidates need to fulfill

Monday, October 19, 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
Officers and delegates pose for photo at Rwanda Military Academy–Gako, Rwanda at the opening of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) military logistics exercise, running from 19–30 October. Courtesy
Security

EASF military exercise tests region's readiness for crises

Monday, October 19, 2026
SC Kiyovu fans and players celebrate after defeating Police FC 1-0 to win the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

People: Who really belongs to a football club? (Part Two)

Monday, October 19, 2026
Mobile operators in Rwanda pay less than 1 percent of their revenue in direct spectrum fees.
Technology

Africa could gain $120bn from telecom reforms: report

Monday, October 19, 2026
Al Hilal players celebrate during Sunday's 2-0 away win over Sidama Bunna at Dire Dawa Stadium in Ethiopia. Courtesy photos
Football

Al Hilal close in on Champions League group stage after crucial away win in Ethiopia

Monday, October 19, 2026