"The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda concluded on Sunday with German rider Moritz Kretschy claiming the overall title, and Eritrean star Henok Mulubrhan winning the final stage of one of Africa’s most prominent cycling events. Footage shows cyclists navigating winding roads lined with large crowds of cheering fans before the winner crosses the finish line. Later, the winners can be seen standing on the podium with their trophies. For the first time in the race’s history, a German rider captured the yellow jersey. Moritz Kretschy, 24, of the NSN Development Team, secured overall victory in his third participation in the tour. “[Winning this race means] quite a lot, especially for our team,” Kretschy said. “Last year I actually came to win this race, but I had some issues with my stomach. So, this year means quite a lot for me.” Henok Mulubrhan claimed the final stage victory, becoming the first African rider to win a stage in this edition, which is widely considered the toughest in the race’s history. “I really want to win yesterday's stage and today's stage, but yesterday I arrived third. It was close every day, but finally, I got the stage victory,” Mulubrhan said. The 2026 edition comes just months after Rwanda hosted the UCI Road World Championships in September 2025 - the first time the global cycling event was held on African soil - further cementing the country’s growing stature in international cycling."