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CAF has confirmed a more structured calendar for its major competitions in the 2026–27 season, with Ghana, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and South Africa set to host several key tournaments. The move is part of CAF’s broader…
Mathare United have travelled to Rwanda for an eight-day pre-season camp as they step up preparations for the 2026/27 season. The Kenyan club began their journey from Kenya on Monday and are expected to spend the next…
Rayon Sports FC have been crowned champions of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 after defeating Kenya’s Gor Mahia FC 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday night. The victory ends a…
Rwandan side Rayon Sports FC will face Panthère Sportive of Cameroon in the preliminary round of the 2026–27 CAF Confederation Cup, following the draw held on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt. The draw paired Rayon Sports with…
Rayon Sports secured their place in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final with an impressive 3-1 victory over South Sudan's Jamus SC on Tuesday evening, ending a 28-year wait for a return to the tournament's championship…
Morocco is moving forward with one of Africa’s most ambitious waste management and clean energy projects, with plans to build a $1.5 billion large-scale waste-to-energy plant in Casablanca. The project aims to turn…
Algeria is strengthening its position as a rising manufacturing hub after Condor Electronics, one of the country’s leading appliance producers, secured orders for 250,000 air-conditioning units from European buyers.…
South Africa has secured support from China for an ambitious $122 billion energy investment programme aimed at expanding electricity supply and rebuilding the country’s manufacturing sector after years of power…
The Trump administration is preparing a possible ban on new models of Chinese-made data center equipment imported into the United States, as Washington seeks to protect critical infrastructure supporting the rapid…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s outspoken and populist communication style is facing increasing criticism, with some citizens and analysts questioning whether his public remarks are affecting trust in his…
FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, has said the decision to abandon a controversial plan that would have allowed private investors to buy stakes in FIFA competitions was “absolutely necessary…
The English Football Association (FA) is set to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino following growing controversy over plans to allow private investors to buy stakes in FIFA competitions. The…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandans to reduce excessive bride price demands during marriage ceremonies, saying that asking for large amounts of money and many cattle discourages young people from…
Some concerts end when the final song is performed and the lights go off. Others continue living in the memories of those who attended, through the songs they keep singing, the moments they keep discussing, and the…
Rayon Sports made a winning start to their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Zanzibar's KVZ FC in their opening Group C match at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The Rwandan giants dominated…
African music continues to dominate global conversations as artists from Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa release new sounds blending Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, and other modern African rhythms. This week, several…
Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC made a powerful statement on the opening day of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory over Djibouti's Garde Républicaine FC at Amahoro Stadium on…
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates is in Rwanda on a private visit aimed at learning how the country has transformed its health sector through long-term investment in people, strong institutions and…
Renovation work at Huye Stadium has reached 80% completion, raising hopes that one of Rwanda's most important football venues will return to action in August after being out of use for more than a year. The stadium has…
England concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion after defeating France 6-4 in an unforgettable third-place play-off, with 24-year-old Bukayo Saka producing a hat-trick in one of the…
Rayon Sports gave their supporters a memorable end to Rayon Day 2026, defeating Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC 2-0 at Kigali Pelé Stadium to lift the annual pre-season trophy and send a strong message ahead of the 2026…
Global music icons Shakira and Burna Boy are making final preparations for one of the most anticipated entertainment moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after teaming up with Uganda’s famous young dance group, Ghetto…
President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans, especially those in leadership positions, to stop remaining silent when they witness wrongdoing, stressing that speaking up against harmful actions is essential to…
Rwanda has been listed among eight African countries reportedly considered for easier travel arrangements to Spain and the wider Schengen Area, according to information circulating online. The reported list includes…