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Folarin Balogun of the United States celebrates after scoring during the round of 32 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.  (Xinhua photo)
Ten-man USA beat Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
Players of Belgium celebrate scoring during a group G match on June 26, 2026. Belgium came from behind to beat Senegal 3-2. (Xinhua)
Tielemans' late penalty completes Belgium's comeback against Senegal
England's Harry Kane greets the fans after their Group L match against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Dallas Stadium. Kane scored twice to take England to the last 16(Xinhua)
Kane's late double saves England from World Cup upset against DR Congo
Mexican fans are seen at an earlier game. Hosts Mexico have booked their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 after beating Ecuador 2-0. (Xinhua)
Mexico end 40-year World Cup knockout jinx with win over Ecuador
Aaliyah the Champ, signed to Mugikari Ent, a Rwandan label operating between Rwanda and Germany, represents the label’s growing roster. COURTESY
Music
How a Rwandan music label is building cultural bridges in Germany
Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Senegal at the World Cup (Xinxua photo)
Mbappe double fires France into World Cup last 16
Erling Haaland scored a late winner to fire Norway into the FIFA World Cup last 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Courtesy
Haaland strikes late as Norway edge Ivory Coast to reach World Cup last 16
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari – who has been their star player of the tournament proved instrumental in the team’s victory. (Net photo)
Morocco fight back to dump Netherlands out of World Cup
Paraguay's Julio Enciso celebrates scoring their first goal with Gustavo Gomez. (Net photo)
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to dump four-time champions out of World Cup
Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Japan in Houston(Net photo)
Martinelli's stoppage-time strike sends Brazil into World Cup last 16
Officials and participants pose for a group photo  at the conference held under the theme “The Pursuit of an Integrated Financial System Harnessing Payments to Drive Sector-Wide Impact and Inclusion.”
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Rwanda Bankers’ Association spotlights payments as a driver of financial integration
Ecofleet is developing an integrated digital system that will allow real-time monitoring of bus operations and provide commuters with live information on bus schedules and arrival times. Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure
Ecofleet eyes 50% of public transport commuter share in 10 years
Canada's Stephen Eustaquio, centre, celebrates after scoring. (Net photo)
Eustaquio's stoppage-time stunner sends Canada into historic World Cup last 16
From Left to Right: Equity Group Chief Strategy Officer, Brent Malahay, Group Chief Finance and Transformation Officer, Anthony Murage, Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax, Lydia Ndirangu, Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Group Director, Governance & Strategic HR, Victoria Cherotich, during the Group’s 22nd Annual General Meeting.
Equity Group shareholders approve 35.5% dividend rise to Rwf246bn, insurance expansion
FIFA World Cup round of 32 fixtures. (Net photo)
World Cup enters knockout stage as race for glory intensifies
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates his goal during their Group J match against Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium. (Photo by Xinhua)
Messi makes World Cup history as Austria, Algeria advance after six-goal thriller
Harry Kane 9 of England celebrates with Jude Bellingham 10 after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and England. (Net photo)
England finish top as Croatia beat Ghana in Group L
Senegal registered their first points at World Cup 2026 with a commanding 5-0 victory over Iraq . (Net photo)
Dembele hat-trick fires France to Group I summit as Senegal keep knockout hopes alive

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