Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) President Valens Munyabagisha has confirmed that the country will host the maiden edition of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Youth Games.
The five-day competition will run from April 2-6 and is designed for youngsters aged between 16 and 18. Over 350 athletes are expected to vie for medals in different sports.
Eleven countries namely; Sudan, Burundi, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia and the hosts Rwanda, will be represented.