Erling Haaland produced a stunning second-half brace to send Norway into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a famous 2-1 victory over Brazil, condemning the five-time champions to one of the most disappointing exits in their modern history.

Rwanda's Embassy in the Russian Federation hosted a reception in Moscow on July 4, 2026, to mark the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, Kwibohora32, bringing together high-level guests and reaffirming growing relations between Rwanda and Russia.

OPEC+ countries agreed on Sunday to raise the oil production cap in August by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) from July levels, according to a statement published after a virtual meeting of OPEC+.

Genocide survivors in Huye District have expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing appeal of Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo, who was convicted by the Paris Assize Court for genocide-related crimes, saying they want him to serve a life sentence and stop denying his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge, has said the country’s journey is no longer defined by its painful past but by remarkable transformation and resilience.

The Rwanda High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia, on 4th July 2026 hosted a celebration to commemorate the 32nd Anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation – Kwibohora32 and the 64th Anniversary of Rwanda’s Independence.

The University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) will relocate to its newly built facility in Masaka by the end of 2026, while its current premises in central Kigali will continue providing critical emergency services, the Ministry of Health has announced.

Pakistan will host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on July 11, Al Arabiya news channel reported on Saturday.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,528 confirmed Ebola cases, including 492 deaths, as the country's latest outbreak continues to expand.

The Embassy of Rwanda in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on July 4 marked the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation (Kwibohora32) during a ceremony attended by representatives of Luxembourgish authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, Rwanda’s partners, and the Rwandan community living in Luxembourg.

Morocco secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada on Saturday, as Azzedine Ounahi’s second-half brace and a late goal from Soufiane Rahimi sealed a polished finish to a tense last-16 encounter.

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city buried beneath the Western Desert, shedding new light on urban life nearly 1,600 years ago.

Political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took a new turn on July 3, 2026, after the main opposition coalition known as C64 announced changes to its planned protest against President Félix Tshisekedi.

At least 3,700 excess deaths were recorded across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands during a severe June heat wave that pushed temperatures above 40°C (104°F), according to national authorities. Officials say the figures are preliminary and could rise as more data is analysed.

Every year on July 4, Rwanda marks Liberation Day, a date that carries deep significance for both young and old, stirring powerful emotions shaped by lived experiences and the country’s shared history.

In its continued commitment to building a more sustainable future, NCBA Bank Rwanda has reached another significant milestone by enabling more than 100 Rwandans to own electric vehicles (EVs) through its partnership with Longtai Group.

President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed Rwanda's unwavering commitment to ensuring that the country never experiences the horrors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi again, declaring that safeguarding peace and security will remain a national priority as Rwanda marks the 32nd anniversary of Liberation Day.

President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans to remain united, vigilant, and committed to safeguarding the country's hard-won peace as Rwanda marks the 32nd anniversary of Liberation Day.

The Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had claimed 452 lives among 1,460 confirmed cases as of July 1, with transmission continuing to spread into new health zones, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday.

The Malian Armed Forces said Saturday that several of their positions across the country had come under attempted attacks.