Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her government will ensure a peaceful opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the possibility of protests by the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE), a major teachers' union.

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to referee a match at football’s biggest tournament.

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is in discussions with Rwandan authorities to bring its 2026 Africa Championship Finals to Kigali.

Police FC has announced the departure of seven players whose contracts are expiring, including striker Byiringiro Lague.

In just four days, global attention will turn to the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Uganda has secured the hosting rights for the 2031 African Games, marking the first time the East African country will stage the continent's premier multi-sport event.

Rwanda national football team head coach Stephen Constantine has explained why the Amavubi squad decided to continue their training camp in Egypt rather than return home after their planned friendly matches in Morocco were cancelled.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has called off a number of international friendly matches scheduled to be played in the country this month, citing health concerns linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.

The City of Kigali has informed Kiyovu Sports and Gasogi United FC that their partnership agreements will not be renewed once they expire on June 30, 2026.

APR FC marked the end of a historic season on Saturday, May 31, by officially receiving the 2025/26 Rwanda Premier League trophy and celebrating a domestic treble that further cemented the club’s dominance in Rwandan football.

Rwandan side RSSB Tigers have been crowned champions of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 after defeating Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90–88 in a thrilling final played at BK Arena in Kigali on Sunday.

Police VC in the men’s category and RRA WVC in the women’s category were crowned champions of the inaugural Climate Action Volleyball Tournament organised by the Rwanda Volleyball Federation (FRVB) in partnership with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).

President Paul Kagame has hailed Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League triumph while praising the relentless determination displayed by runners-up Arsenal F.C.

Sports leaders, investors, policymakers and young people from across Africa gathered in Kigali on Friday for the second edition of Champs for Change (C4C), an annual convening aimed at highlighting the growing opportunities within Africa’s sports industry beyond athletic competition.

Petro de Luanda defeated Al Ahly Benghazi 94-88 at BK Arena on Thursday to secure their place in the BAL 2026 final against Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers.

Rwanda national team head coach Stephen Constantine has named a 24-man squad to attend a training camp ahead of two international friendly matches scheduled to take place in Morocco. The squad includes former Manchester United player Noam Emeran, who has received his first-ever call-up to the national team.

Rwandan defender Darryl Nkulikiyimana has signed his first professional contract with Belgian top-flight side Standard de Liège, joining the club’s Under-23 team on a one-year deal with an option to extend.

Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers officially marched into the semi-finals of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs, showcasing immense composure to edge past Morocco’s FUS Rabat on aggregate despite a narrow 99-98 second-leg defeat on Sunday night.

Rwandan karting driver Kabera Gasare Salomon made history by becoming the first Rwandan to compete in the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Karting European Championship.

APR FC lifted the Peace Cup once again after edging arch-rivals Rayon Sports 4–2 on penalties following a 1–1 draw in a tightly contested final at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday.