KIGALI, July 12 -- TANZANIAS Ahmed Huwel overcame last sections puncher to second overall in the Mountain Gorilla Rally of Rwanda this afternoon.

The third round of this years African Rally Championship (ARC), the Mountain Gorilla Rally was officially flagged off on July 10 before its climax today, July 12, 2026 in Rwandas capital, Kigali.

Tanzania could have its both entries at the top- three spot if Manvir Birdi, who retired in the last stages, maintained his lead til the podium finish.

Still,it was a sad ending for Birdi, another Tanzanian entry in this years continental level rally. Birdi who was navigated by Manmeet Birdi in their Skoda Fabia suffered a gearbox failure.

Before his last stages retirement, Birdi was leading the SS1...