Rwanda/Libya: Pros Join Rwanda Camp Ahead of Nigeria, Libya Qualifiers

[ad_1] Six of the 10 professional players plying their trade abroad had their first training session with Amavubi on Wednesday, August 28, ahead of upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya and Nigeria. Rwanda will visit Group D rivals Libya in Tripoli on September 4 before hosting Nigeria at Amahoro Stadium on September 10. Frank Spittler's team is training twice a day at Amahoro Stadium before flying to Tripoli on Saturday, August 31. The likes of Bonheur […]

August 30, 2024

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Rwanda: Paris 2024 Paralympics – Rwanda Falls to Brazil in Sitting Volleyball Opener

[ad_1] It wasn't the beginning that Mosad Rashad and his ladies wished for in the Paris 2024 Paralympics as Rwanda Women suffered a 3-0 demolition at the hands of Brazil in the opening match of the Sitting Volleyball competition on Thursday, August 29. Rwanda and Brazil are both pooled in Group B, which also includes Slovenia and Canada. Suellen Dellangelica Lima's outstanding performance helped Brazil cruise to a 25-13, 25-10, 25-7 victory over Rwanda in a match held at North […]

August 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: New AU Mission for Somalia – Old Problems, Fresh Solutions?

[ad_1] To succeed in tackling al-Shabaab, the new peace support operation needs appropriate resourcing and protection from regional tensions. Seventeen years after the first African Union (AU) mission was deployed in Somalia to degrade the violent extremist group al-Shabaab, the country is set to have a third peace support operation starting on 1 January 2025. This month, the AU Peace and Security Council endorsed a proposal to form the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). It will take […]

August 29, 2024

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Kenya Eyes Five Million Tourist Arrivals By 2027

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Ministry of Tourism is devising a new strategy to increase international tourist arrivals to five million by 2027. It seeks to achieve this through a Tembea Kenya, which will soon be launched, to boost the number from the current about 2 million arrivals yearly. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano spoke while hosting tourism players at an event in Nairobi yesterday. "This happens mainly through participation in local and international events, campaigns, policy advocacy, and in creating […]

August 29, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Photos – Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe to Wed Michael Tesfay On December 29

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe and long-time fiancé Michael Tesfay have scheduled their wedding on December 29. In February, the beauty queen and model had tentatively said that their wedding would take place in December, but she did not reveal the exact dates until she announced the development via her Instagram page on Wednesday, August 28. This comes eight months after the two officially got engaged as they were celebrating two years dating. "We're excited to that our wedding […]

August 29, 2024

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Uganda: Golf – Rwanda’s Nsabimana Gears Up for Uganda Open

[ad_1] Budding Rwandan golfer Aloys Nsabimana says he is looking forward to winning the 2024 Uganda Open Golf Championship. Nsabimana, who will be making his third appearance in the international competition, maintains that his aim is to lift the ultimate trophy. He and his brother, Celestine, are leaving for Kampala on August 28th for the golf tournament. "We have big expectations to do well. For me in particular, I want to win the laurel," he told Times Sport. "Preparations have […]

August 29, 2024

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Rwanda: Who Are Tussling It Out in Basketball League Playoffs?

[ad_1] The 2024 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs tip off on Friday, August 30, at Petit Stade, in what promises to be an action-packed basketball show. Holders APR and Patriots are joined by Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Kepler in the best-of-five semifinal series before winners advance to the finals which will be played in a best-of-seven series. Two semifinal matchups have been confirmed with Patriots going up against Kepler while APR will take on 2023 runners-up REG. The champions […]

August 29, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Massamba’s Concert – A Celebration of Rwanda’s Rebirth, Cultural Heritage

[ad_1] Renowned Rwandan musician Massamba Intore is two days away from staging his highly-anticipated concert dubbed '30 40 Ubutore' at BK Arena. The concert will serve as a special occasion to at the same time commemorate Rwanda's 30-year journey of resurgence and pay tribute to Masamba's 40-year personal odyssey. The concert promises to be a profound celebration of resilience, progress, and cultural heritage. "The concert will be a testament to the transformative journey of our nation, it is not just […]

August 29, 2024

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Rwanda: Football Season Returns – Canal+rwanda Launches New Back to Foot Promo

[ad_1] CANAL+ Rwanda has introduced a new promotion, offering discounts to both new and existing customers. All necessary equipment is now available for Rwf5,000, with installation at an additional Rwf5,000--both at a 50 percent discount. This promotion is valid until September 22. Guhera kuri uyu wa kabiri, ibiciro byagabanutse! 1. ibikoresho byose, urabibona kuri 5000 FRW na Installation kuri 5000 FRW. 2. Nugura abonema usanganywe urahabwa iminsi 15 ureba amashene yose ya CANAL+. https://t.co/UHVJVeOFeo pic.twitter.com/X67BzpsS8Z-- CANAL+ Rwanda (@CanalPlusRwanda) August 27, […]

August 29, 2024

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