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#American billionaire Bill Gates arrived in #Rwanda to explore the country's progress in healthcare, artificial intelligence, and digital public infrastructure.

Gates visited Kigali Genocide Memorial, laid a wreath in honor of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

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Lionel Messi breaks down in tears after #Argentina's heartbreaking 1–0 defeat to #Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final💔🇦🇷

#WorldCup2026 #Messi #Argentina

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Umukobwa wo mu karere ka Gakenke yatawe muri yombi akurikiranyweho kwica mucoma bakoranaga

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History made again 🇦🇷

When #Argentina needed him most, Lionel Messi delivered two crucial assists to seal a dramatic 2–1 win and send La Albiceleste into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

One step away. 🏆

#Messi #Argentina #WorldCup2026

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#Spain 2–0 #France

What a game! 🇪🇸🇫🇷 Spain takes the win.

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PM Justin Nsengiyumva joined residents of Bogogwe Sector, Nyabihu District to celebrate Liberation Day. The event includes handing over 30 houses constructed by Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) for vulnerable families.

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SALAH’S EGYPT ARE THROUGH! 🇪🇬

Egypt advances to the #WorldCup2026 knockout rounds after a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia! What a game. ⚽🔥 #WorldCup #Egypt

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#France 3-0 #Sweden.

Kylian Mbappé bags a brace to break the record for most World Cup knockout goals ever (9). Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record is officially in his sights. 📈 #Mbappe #WorldCup

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Commune Rouge Genocide memorial
documentation nears completion
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📸The documentation and preservation project at Rubavu’s Commune Rouge Genocide Memorial is 98% complete. The site features digital formats, survivor testimonies, and historical exhibits to keep memory alive 🇷🇼 #Rwanda

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As part of #Kwibuka32, health workers have come together to honor the memory of their colleagues, patients, and caregivers who were brutally killed at Gisenyi Hospital during 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, renewing their commitment to denouncing such horrific atrocities 🕯️

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Rwanda’s broader push toward electrified transport continues with the rollout of electric buses in secondary cities beyond the capital, Kigali. The photos below show the first fleet arriving in Rusizi—a southwestern town bordering Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The national consultation meeting on the draft EAC Political Confederation Constitution is underway in Rubavu town.

The session brings together district leaders, JADF reps, civil society, academia, and regional constitutional experts to share views on the proposed Constitution.

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Musanze—Cyanika road rehabilitation to kick off next year https://t.co/cKhA2TTANz

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France 3-1 Senegal

France overcame a sluggish start and a controversial penalty call to secure a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
⚽️🏆 #WorldCup2026 #FRASEN

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