Rwanda
Kigali Arena adds BK Group as naming-rights sponsor in $8m deal
Financial services company BK Group has acquired naming rights to Kigali Arena, a 10,000-seat venue in the Rwandan capital, in a six-year deal worth $8m (€7.5m).
Rwanda confirmed as 2025 UCI Road World Championships host, Lappartient re-elected
Rwanda has been awarded hosting rights for the 2025 edition of the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) Road World Championships.
Uefa, Premier League and Canal Plus welcome latest Rwandan piracy ruling
European football’s governing body Uefa, the English Premier League and pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus have welcomed the latest court ruling in Rwanda over the piracy of their broadcast content.
NBA creates new standalone NBA Africa entity
New business unit includes several strategic investment partners
Basketball Africa League tips off aiming to develop local talent, spur economic growth
A new era for basketball in Africa began on May 16 with the opening game of the inaugural Basketball Africa League, a new tournament designed to grow the sport in the continent, develop local talent and…
Uefa, Premier League and Canal Plus welcome Rwandan piracy ruling
European football’s governing body Uefa, the English Premier League and pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus International have welcomed a court ruling in Rwanda concerning the piracy of their broadcast c…
Infantino’s competition reform vision set to return to Fifa table
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will return his masterplan to revamp club and national team competitions to the agenda when world football’s governing body meets later this week, with Uefa reportedly p…
Rwanda targets Africa’s first UCI Road World Championships
Rwandan Cycling Federation (FERWACY) president Aimable Bayingana has said he is targeting bringing the Road World Championships to Africa for the first time.
Rwanda’s Cup of Nations disqualification upheld
Rwanda’s appeal against its disqualification from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations has been rejected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
CAF removes Rwanda from Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has removed Rwanda from the qualifying competition for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations amid a dispute over the fielding of a player using two identities.