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Spain lifted their second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on Sunday, July 19 after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Courtesy

The World Cup that ended one era and introduced another

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final before a crowd of 80,663 fans, securing their second FIFA World Cup title. Photo Courtesy

How football world reacted to Spain's World Cup triumph

Monday, July 20, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
Technology

Xi calls for equitable global AI governance, unveils new cooperation body

Monday, July 20, 2026
Shanghai is ushering in its major AI moment of the year with the forthcoming 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, scheduled from Friday to Monday. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
Technology

Mankind creates first global intergovernmental AI cooperation organization

Monday, July 20, 2026
A report by US-based Institute of International Finance (IIF) placed Rwanda among best-performing emerging economies in sovereign investor relations and debt transparency. FILE
Economy

Why Rwanda's investor relations, debt transparency matter

Saturday, July 18, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses the RPF-Inkotanyi Bureau Politique meeting in Kigali, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kagame said Rwanda will continue speaking out about its regional security threats, particularly the presence of the FDLR genocidal militia. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I will only shut up when I’m dead’

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Revellers enjoy a previous Spinny and Friends show in Kigali. This year's edition returns to Gahanga Cricket Stadium with a two-day lineup of music, DJs and a FIFA World Cup final screening. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Nine events to catch across Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 17, 2026
The replica of the Red Boat on Nanhu Lake is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province 1

The little red boat that turned China into a futuristic nation

Friday, July 17, 2026
Rwanda ranks among Africa’s top performers in 2026 for transparency in public debt management and engagement with international investors.
International

Rwanda ranks among Africa's top performers in debt transparency

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Morocco is awaiting the results of a scan on leading striker Ismael Saibari (pictured) after he suffered a muscle injury that could rule him out of Thursday's World Cup quarterfinal against France. (Xinhua photo)

Morocco is carrying Africa's World Cup dream again

Thursday, July 09, 2026
A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.

Who really profits from DR Congo’s minerals?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (C), Rwanda's ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita (Left) and Rwanda Atomic Energy Board CEO Dr. Fidele Ndahayo during a meeting with Russian delegation in Moscow on June 29, 2026. Courtesy
Energy

Who will finance Rwanda's first small nuclear reactor?

Wednesday, July 08, 2026