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Kigali

American  
[kee-gah-lee] / kiˈgɑ li /

noun

  1. a town in and the capital of Rwanda, in the central part.


Kigali British  
/ kɪˈɡɑːlɪ /

noun

  1. the capital of Rwanda, in the central part. Pop: 782 000 (2005 est)

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While several Rwandans told AFP of their pride that their country will soon host the pinnacle of motor sports, Kigali entrepreneur Amon Niyigena, took a more pragmatic view.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Mosengo‑Omba assured Infantino of Fecofa's "full support" would continue beyond 2027, recalling mandates renewed in Paris in 2019 and Kigali in 2023.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Bayern announced last August they were transitioning away from the commercial sponsorship with Visit Rwanda to focus on expanding their academy in Kigali with the Ministry of Sports of Rwanda.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Britain and Rwanda cross swords at an international court from Wednesday, with Kigali seeking more than £100 million it says London still owes from a scrapped deal to deport migrants.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

We picked a UN refugee camp near Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, where many of my people have been displaced due to conflict in Congo.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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