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Rwanda Epic 2025, which kicks off Monday, December 1-5, will attract 85 riders from 16 countries.Photo courtesy
Cycling

Mountain bike: Over 80 riders confirmed for Rwanda Epic 2025

Monday, December 01, 2025
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Verstappen wins Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, Norris edges closer to crown

Sunday, November 23, 2025
A view of Zaria Court Kigali during its inauguration on July 28, 2025.
Tourism

Top American hotel chain Hilton expands to Rwanda with Zaira Court

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Othmane Maamma was outstanding for Morocco at the U20 World Cup in Chile, but can he carry that promise into his senior career? Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
Football

Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith?

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa drew over 4,000 mixed martial arts (MMA) spectators at BK Arena on Saturday, October 18. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza  

Kigali shines as PFL Africa delivers action-packed semifinals

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Moroccan star Yassine Dlimi will face top see Max Houkes in Rwanda Open final on Sunday-courtesy
Tennis

Rwanda Open: Dlimi ends Denolly’s reign, joins Houkes to the final

Sunday, October 19, 2025
France’s Corentin Denolly celebrates after retaining the Rwanda Open title last week. Courtesy
Tennis

Rwanda Open: Denolly, Houkes, Dinev reach semifinals

Friday, October 17, 2025
Cameroon-born fighter and Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Chairman Francis Ngannou during the interview in Kigali on Friday, October 17. Olivier Mugwiza

Francis Ngannou on how PFL is shaping African fighters' future

Friday, October 17, 2025
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire meets with Cameroon-born fighter and Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Chairman Francis Ngannou in Kigali on Friday, October 17
Other Sports

Francis Ngannou arrives in Rwanda, holds talks with sports officials

Friday, October 17, 2025
Djantou Nana Maxwell and Justin Clarke pose for pre-fight photo before Saturday’s heavyweight semifinal at BK Arena-courtesy

What you need to know about PFL Africa

Friday, October 17, 2025
Austria’s Matthias Ujvary shocked Week 1 finalist Maik Steiner in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in round of 32-courtesy
Tennis

Rwandan players out, Steiner stunned, Denolly through Rwanda Open round of 16

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Rwanda Number One seed Claude Ishimwe was eliminated from Rwanda Open 2025 after losing to American Dillon Beckles in straight sets 6-1 6-1 on Tuesday, October 14-courtesy
Tennis

Rwanda Open: Ishimwe dominated again, Dinev survives Bulus upset

Tuesday, October 14, 2025