Africa: East Africa’s Path to Success in Afcon 2027

[ad_1] The recent performances of East African teams in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and at the Finals tournaments proper, have raised concerns about the region's competitiveness on the continental stage. With Tanzania facing a daunting task after a 3-0 defeat to Morocco and other East African nations failing to qualify for Cote d'Ivoire 2024, the spotlight now turns to the 2027 edition, where Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will play host. To avoid early elimination and make a […]

January 19, 2024

Africa

Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary’s Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola

[ad_1] Office of the Spokesperson — MR TEK: Thank you and good morning, everyone. Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. This call will be on the record and is embargoed until its conclusion. Joining on this – joining us this morning is Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee. She’ll provide some brief opening remarks, and then we’ll turn it over to your questions. […]

January 19, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Is Rwandan Hip-Hop Dead or Has It Evolved? What Industry Players Say

[ad_1] When You Talk About Hip-Hop as a genre of music in Rwanda, the first thing that comes to mind is Tuff Gang, a group of young men who became prominent in the early 2000's, bringing to the fore the likes of Jay Polly, Bull Dog, Fireman and others. Like their peers in the U.S, where the hip-hop subculture and art movement originated, Tuff Gang members and other hip-hop artistes in Rwanda, focused on talking about society issues through lyrics […]

January 16, 2024

News

Rwanda: Bugesera FC Sign Former Sofapaka Defender Nshimirimana

[ad_1] Nyamata — based topflight side Bugesera FC on Sunday, January 14, confirmed the signing of Burundian defender David Nshimirimana on a six-month-contract. Nshimirimana moved to Bugesera as a free agent after his contract with Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka expired. READ ALSO: Haringingo appointed Bugesera FC head coach The 31-year-old is no stranger to the Rwanda Premier League, having played for Mukura Victory Sports between 2017 and 2019, helping the club to win the 2018 Peace Cup. He also […]

January 15, 2024

News

Rwanda: Ferwafa Financial Year Will Cost About Rwf10 Billion

[ad_1] The Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa) will spend more than Rwf9.9 billion on different activities in 2024 as revealed by Janvier Rugamba, the chief of its financial commission. Speaking to Times Sport on Saturday, January 13, after an Extraordinary Assembly of the body's stakeholders, Rugamba said the budget will cater for all activities, competitions and salaries for administrative staff among other things areas. The budget will come from different stakeholders including the Ministry of Sports - the largest contributor - […]

January 15, 2024

Entertainment

Rwandan Actor Ncuti Gatwa Named Among Top 100 Influential Africans

[ad_1] Ncuti Gatwa has been named by The African Magazine among its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. ALSO READ: Ncuti Gatwa ranks number one on Radio Times' greatest TV stars of 2022 The list features six categories of public office, business, science and academia, creatives, environmental, media and sports. […]

January 12, 2024

News

Rwanda Targets Knockout Stage at Africa Handball Championship

[ad_1] Rwanda's national handball team captain Jean-Paul Muhawenayo says he and his teammates will do whatever it takes to reach the knockout stage at the forthcoming 2024 CAHB African Men's Championship that will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from January 17-27. Rwanda, who are making a debut at the continental handball competition, have been pooled in Group D alongside DR Congo, Zambia, and Cape Verde. A delegation of 18 players left Kigali for Cairo on Monday, January 8, where they […]

January 12, 2024

News

Rwanda: From Surviving Cancer to NBA – a Chat With APR Assistant Coach Bill Bayno

[ad_1] It is 11:30 am as we are cleared to access Stecol basketball court, an open sporting facility located at the Kigali Special Economic Zone, in Gasabo District. Walking into the facility, which is commonly known for hosting domestic basketball games, we are guided to a training court where APR basketball club conducts daily club training in preparation for the 2024 Basketball Africa League(BAL). We are then introduced to the Rwandan champions' new assistant coach, Bill Bayno, a seasoned tactician […]

January 12, 2024

News

Rwanda: Gasogi United Release Kevin Ishimwe

[ad_1] Gasogi United have parted ways with winger Kevin Ishimwe six months before his contract expires. The club announced the player's release on Tuesday, January 9 via its x account. Times Sport understands that things have not been smooth between Ishimwe and the club management since he claimed about his salary arrears. He becomes the second senior player released by the club this window after Cameroonian striker Maxwell Ravel Djoumekou was shown the exit in December 2023. Ishimwe joined Gasogi […]

January 12, 2024

Rwanda