
Kubwayo Jean de la Croix
Reporting from the Hobe News archive


The Ben Announces East African Music Showcase for New Year 2027

Elie Tatou Breaks Silence on Haringingo Rift Rumours at Rayon Sports

APR FC Face Uphill Battle After Zamalek Defeat as Al Hilal and Young Africans Impress

Musanze Shine as Rwanda’s Amputee Football League Produces 61 Goals
Musanze lead Rwanda’s Amputee Football Championship with three wins from three matches, nine points and 13 goals scored after a high-scoring second round that produced 61 goals across the men’s and women’s competitions.

Amavubi Beat Cape Verde 2-1 to Make It Two Wins From Two in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Rwanda’s national football team, Amavubi, have taken another major step in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification campaign after defeating Cape Verde 2-1 away in Praia on Tuesday. The victory gives Rwanda six…

From Australia to Rwanda: Como-Jannali FC builds bridges through girls’ football
An Australian football club visiting Rwanda is looking beyond the football pitch, using the game to create connections between young players while exploring a long-term relationship with Rwandan football. Como-Jannali…

Rwanda Premier League Continues as APR FC and Rayon Sports Begin Their Campaigns
The 2026/27 Rwanda Premier League season continues this week, with APR FC and Rayon Sports set to make their first league appearances after missing the opening two matchdays due to their involvement in continental…

Ibrahim Djingarey Set to Miss Over a Month for Rayon Sports
Rayon Sports midfielder Ibrahim Djingarey is set to spend more than a month on the sidelines after suffering a back injury. The 20-year-old picked up the injury while preparing for Rayon Sports’ goalless draw against…

Champions League returns: Arsenal, PSG and Bayern among the favourites as Europe’s elite prepare for another battle
The UEFA Champions League returns this week, with Europe’s top clubs beginning their journey towards the final in Madrid on June 5, 2027. Paris Saint-Germain enter the new campaign as defending champions and are…

Gicumbi FC begin BK Pro League campaign with victory over Police FC
Gicumbi FC made a winning start to the 2026/27 BK Pro League season after defeating Police FC 2-1 in an entertaining Matchday One encounter at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Monday, September 7, 2026. The Northern Province…

Amagaju FC Open BK Pro League Campaign with Victory Over Etoile de l’Est
Amagaju FC made a winning start to the 2026/27 BK Pro League campaign after defeating visiting Etoile de l’Est 2–0 on September 4, 2026, at Kamena Stadium in Huye. The opening-day fixture kicked off at 3:00 PM, with…

Rwanda’s Top Flight Rebranded as BK Pro League as 18 Teams Prepare for 2026/27 Season
Rwanda’s top-flight football is entering a new era ahead of the 2026/27 season after the Rwanda Premier League secured Bank of Kigali (BK) as its new title sponsor, leading to the competition being renamed the BK Pro…

Songs that are largely or entirely created using artificial intelligence (AI) will no longer be eligible for Australia’s official music charts under new rules introduced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)
The new policy requires music submitted for chart consideration to be “substantially human made.” ARIA says the move is intended to protect human creativity and ensure that Australian artists can compete fairly in an…

Samuel Eto’o Backs Infantino as Pressure Mounts on FIFA President
Former Cameroon football star Samuel Eto’o has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino as pressure continues to grow over his leadership of world football. Eto’o, who is now president of the Cameroonian…

Two UN Peacekeepers Killed in South Sudan Ambush as Fears of Civil War Grow
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush in South Sudan, raising fresh concerns over the country’s worsening security situation and the growing risk of a return to full-scale civil war. The UN…

APR FC Replaced by Mukura in 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has confirmed that Mukura Victory Sports & Loisirs will replace APR FC in the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup after APR FC informed the federation that it would not participate in the…

Drissa Kouyate Leaves Rayon Sports by Mutual Agreement
Malian goalkeeper Drissa Kouyate has parted ways with Rayon Sports by mutual agreement after informing the club that he was not getting enough playing time. Rayon Sports president Murenzi Abdallah confirmed that the…

RIB: Shema Fabrice’s case has no connection to FERWAFA
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has clarified that the arrest of Shema Fabrice, President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), is not related to his duties at the football governing body. RIB spokesperson…

APR FC Withdraws from 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup
Rwanda champions APR FC have officially informed the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) that they will not participate in the 2026 FERWAFA Super Cup, citing dissatisfaction with the way the competition has been…

Imanishimwe Emmanuel ‘Mangwende’ Joins Indian Super League Side Chennaiyin FC
Rwanda international defender Imanishimwe Emmanuel ‘Mangwende’ has completed a move to Chennaiyin FC, joining the Indian top-flight side from Cypriot club AEL Limassol on a two-year deal. Chennaiyin FC officially…

David Nduwimana Joins Adrien Misigaro and Richard Nick Ngendahayo for Australian Gospel Tour
Rwandan-Burundian gospel singer David Trésor Nduwimana has been added to the highly anticipated Australian gospel tour featuring Adrien Misigaro and Richard Nick Ngendahayo, bringing together three prominent voices…

Netanyahu’s Rejection of Trump’s Gaza Plan Unlikely to Be Final Word
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a 15-point US-backed roadmap aimed at disarming Hamas and advancing a new political framework for Gaza is unlikely to mark the end of negotiations, with…

At Least 20 Dead After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia
At least 20 people have died after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing buildings to collapse, trapping residents and forcing the temporary closure of six airports. The…
