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From Madrid to Los Angeles—2025 opened new horizons for Visit Rwanda

In 2025, Visit Rwanda significantly reshaped its global marketing strategy, moving beyond its traditional focus on European football to target major sports markets in the United States and

Friday, December 26, 2025

Rwanda Basketball League side Tigers have completed the signing of Kenyan-American guard Albert Odero on a one-year contract.

Tigers acquire Kenyan-American guard Albert Odero

Rwanda Basketball League side Tigers have completed the signing of Kenyan-American guard Albert Odero on a one-year contract. Standing at 1.96 metres, the 28-year-old joins Tigers after most

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Kenny Gasana has joined Tigers as assistant coach on a one-year deal. Photo courtesy

Basketball: Kenny Gasana joins Tigers as assistant coach

Legendary Rwandan shooting guard Kenneth Gasana has joined national league side Tigers on a one-year-contract as assistant coach, club president Francis Shyaka confirmed to Times Sport on Monday. The

Monday, December 22, 2025

The World Basketball Day is observed every year on December 21. Photo courtesy

World Basketball Day marked with emphasis on opportunities it provides

Rwanda and Africa on Sunday, December 21, joined the global basketball fraternity in marking World Basketball Day, an annual celebration aimed at highlighting the benefits of basketball, including

Monday, December 22, 2025

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WBLA stars - What they do off the basketball courts

Al Ahly Sporting Club were crowned 2025 Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) champions after beating 77–51 Ferroviario de Maputo in Sunday’s final in Cairo, Egypt.

Al Ahly SC crowned 2025 WBLA champions as APR claim bronze

Decision to ban players who fail to honour national team call-up has drawn mixed reactions among the basketball community. Photo courtesy

Ban on players who snub national team sparks divided opinions

Rwanda national team players during a training session on November 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Why FERWABA must draw a hard line on player discipline

APR stars Ntore Habimana (L) and William Robeyns declined national team callups for FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers window 1 held in Tunisia in November citing personal issues. Photo courtesy

Basketball: Players snubbing national team face one-year suspension

Carlton Edward Bragg Jr has signed for APR ahead of the 2026 season. Photo courtesy

APR sign American forward Carlton Bragg Jr. ahead of new season

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Six hours, same energy: What truly defined Israel Mbonyi’s Icyambu concert

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Reghecampf draws lessons from Al Hilal recent struggles

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Kigali lines up new contractors for delayed neighbourhood roads

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AFCON 2025: Heavyweights flex muscle as East Africa fights to stay alive

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Top real estate developments that stood out in 2025

Madagascar men and women's teams share the podium in celebration of their FIBA 3X3 Africa Cup 2025 titles on Sunday in Antananarivo. Photo courtesy

Madagascar win it all at FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2025

Monday, December 08, 2025

Clubs can register up to six foreign players on their Rwanda Basketball League rosters, but only three may be on the court at any given time. Photo by Innocent Shema

Basketball: Clubs allowed to field three foreign players in league matches

Sunday, December 07, 2025

NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Demo Day staff pose for a group photo on Friday, December 5.

NBA Africa announces five prize-winning startups at its second accelerator Demo Day

Friday, December 05, 2025

Basketball: What to know about women's club championship in Cairo

Friday, December 05, 2025

Rising shooting guard Ben Ruben Cyiza was part of the roster the helped EAUR secure promotion to Rwanda Basketball League after winning Division 2 league in July. Photo courtesy

When Cyiza embraced basketball, the court became his ‘second home’

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured a dramatic 75-69 win over Rwanda on Sunday to finish FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers in Radès, Tunisia, with a 1-2 record. Photo by FIBA

Nigeria overcome Rwanda to bag first win at FIBA WC Qualifiers

Monday, December 01, 2025

Rwanda star Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza (R) tries to dribble past Guinea's Ousmane Araphan Koba in Thursday's World Cup qualifiers opening match in Radès, Tunisia. Photo courtesy

Guinea edge Rwanda in World Cup qualifiers opener

Friday, November 28, 2025

L-R: Steven Hagumintwari, Prince Muhizi, Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwa, Cadeau de Dieu Furaha and Dieudonne Ndizeye are part of Rwanda's final roster in Tunisia for 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Photos courtesy

Murenzi names final squad for 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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