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Spain's triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came with more than silverware, as the new world champions earned a record USD 50 million in prize money. Courtesy

Spain receive record $50m prize money after World Cup 2026 triumph

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
An AI image illustrating a person checking her emails.

You heard me. But did you listen?

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to Indonesia, leads other officials during the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) on July 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kwibohora 32 celebration strengthens Rwanda-Indonesia ties through culture

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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
Djalal Khimdjee.
Economy

Djalal Khimdjee appointed CEO of Africa50 Principal Investment Fund

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The week-long festival, held from July 13 to 19, transformed venues across Kigali into spaces for reflection, dialogue and artistic expression.
Art

Ubumuntu Arts Festival closes with call for healing, investment in creativity

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education

Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Kigali as the host city for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2. File
Cricket

Kigali to host six-nation U19 Cricket World Cup Africa qualifier

Monday, July 20, 2026
MONUSCO peacekeepers in eastern DR Congo. The UN Security Council has repeatedly called for the disarmament and repatriation of foreign armed groups, including the genocidal FDLR militia.

30 years of UN Security Council resolutions on eastern DR Congo: Has the world mistaken process for progress?

Monday, July 20, 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
The inaugural ORATOR National English Competition held at BK Arena on Sunday, July 19.
Education

30 students rewarded in English language competition

Monday, July 20, 2026
Genocide financier Felicien Kabuga during his trial at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. He died in custody on May 16, 2026, while hospitalized in The Hague, Netherland
Crime

UN report into Kabuga’s death: where does it leave genocide survivors?

Monday, July 20, 2026