The partnership covers some of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar - the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, the French Alps 2030 Olympic Winter Games, and the Dakar 2026 and Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Youth Olympic Games.

The federation has began the construction phase of a multi-country aquatic infrastructure drive across Africa, with new swimming facilities now being built in Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda and Lesotho - all expected to open by October 2026.

The Rwanda Premier League has signed a new title sponsorship agreement with Bank of Kigali, marking one of the most significant commercial partnerships in the league's history.

The project is expected to generate more than 25,000 jobs annually and introduce world-class infrastructure designed to support athletes, artists, and the broader creative economy.

As part of the country's sports development agenda, this inauguration marks the first of 10 planned football pitches under the FIFA Arena Project.

APR's exit stems from its direct affiliation with Rwanda's military, which was recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over alleged involvement in regional conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with the Rwanda Convention Bureau and the Ministry of Sports, is exploring a potential strategic partnership with Roc Nation - the global entertainment and sports company founded by Jay-Z.

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Discussions over a Formula 1 grand prix being held in Rwanda in 2029 are ongoing, according to the CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Jean-Guy K. Afrika.

The league launched the program last year to support the continents technology advancement and ecosystem and the next African entrepreneurs. The program is open to early-stage African startup companies that develop solutions in the sport and creative industries.

The league is looking to evolve into a 12-team league with permanent franchises in the coming years, these teams will own their own arenas and have permanent homes across the continent.