KIGALI – ASC Ville de Dakar of Senegal produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Egypt’s Al Ahly 93-90 in the opening game of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs …
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President Kagame Views Rwanda’s Sports Investments as an Economic Strategy, Not a Luxury
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKIGALI— President Paul Kagame says Rwanda’s growing investment in sports is a deliberate economic strategy aimed at creating jobs, attracting investment and positioning the country as a regional hub for …
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KIGALI – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is preparing to transition into a franchise-based model across major African cities, signaling a structural shift for the competition even as Kigali anchors …
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KIGALI — Rwanda has officially entered the international FIA karting scene for the first time, with teenage driver Salomon Kabera Gasare set to represent the country in the 2026 FIA …
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Sauti Sol’s Bien-Aime Praises Kagame’s Sports Vision as BAL Playoffs Kickoff in Kigali
KIGALI — Celebrated Kenyan singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza—known professionally as Bien—has lauded President Paul Kagame’s transformative vision for African sports following a high-profile meeting between the two. Bien, …
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Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi (The Wasps), is gearing up for a high-stakes campaign as they chase their second-ever qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Under the guidance …
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22-Year Curse Broken: President Kagame Congratulates Arsenal as ‘Rwandan Luck’ Seals Title
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKIGALI, Rwanda — The 22-year wait is officially over, and for hundreds of thousands of Arsenal supporters across Rwanda, the crowning of the Gunners as Premier League champions feels deeply …
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Rwanda Drawn With Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
by Annet Mugaboby Annet MugaboRwanda have been drawn against Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations following Tuesday’s draw in Cairo. The Amavubi were placed in …
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Trump Waives Visa Bond Requirement for World Cup 2026 Travelers
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeThe United States government has waived visa bond requirements for eligible players, coaches, support personnel, and certain fans traveling to the country for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a …
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South Africa’s Sundowns Edge Morocco’s AS FAR in Tense Champions League Final First Leg
by Annet Mugaboby Annet MugaboMamelodi Sundowns secured a narrow first-leg advantage in the CAF Champions League final after a 1–0 victory over Moroccan heavyweights AS FAR at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday, thanks …
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As Rwanda continues to position itself as a premier hub for sports tourism in Africa, the Kigali International Peace Marathon stands as its flagship athletic event. What began two decades …
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KIGALI – Six years ago, Rwanda made a decision many considered too ambitious to work by building a modern indoor arena in just six months and bet that global sport …