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The Standard
… Quarter-finalists Belgium (eighth, up 1) move ahead of their neighbours the Netherlands (ninth, down 1) while co-hosts Mexico (10th, up 4) return to the top 10 for the first time since March 2022 at the expense of Germany (12th, down 2), who were knocked out of the World Cup by P …
World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankingsCitizen Digital
Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing 'generational change' By AFP July 20, 2026 07:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Belgium's head coach Rudi Garcia poses for the photographer with the new nationa …
Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing 'generational change'Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – President William Ruto has signaled a push to deepen trade and investment ties with Belgium, saying growing interest from Belgian businesses in Kenya’s agricultural sector follows high-level engagements held during his recent visit to Brussels. …
Ruto bids farewell to Belgian envoy, eyes expanded trade and agribusiness investmentCitizen Digital
… games at the 2026 tournament -- the fewest by any side in a World Cup-winning campaign. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Belgium …
Cucurella praises Spain's 'incredible' defence after World Cup winThe Standard
… Belgium needed Kevin De Bruyne's craft and Romelu Lukaku's power off the bench to beat Senegal; no single position wins a tournament. …
The best financial lesson from the World Cup: PrepareThe Standard
… By the tally of one activist widely quoted in the run-up to the final, 21 of France's 26 players are of African descent; England counted around 15, the Netherlands 14, Belgium and Germany nine apiece. …
Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines didThe Standard
… But it is far from his first intervention in the tournament.Less than two weeks ago, Trump infamously phoned Infantino to ask FIFA to suspend a red card against USA striker Folarin Balogun so he could play in a last-16 match against Belgium. …
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlightThe Standard
… Iran eventually exited unbeaten after three draws against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt.Haiti offers another powerful 2026 example. …
Football as national therapy in conflict-torn statesCitizen Digital
… Arsenal ace Merino has played a decisive role in Spain's road to the final, coming off the substitutes bench to score late winners in a last-16 defeat of Portugal and a quarter-final victory over Belgium. …
Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain: MerinoCitizen Digital
European Union wants bigger banks to rival US lenders By AFP July 17, 2026 10:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter European Union (EU) flags next to the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium, on F …
European Union wants bigger banks to rival US lendersYoung people across Europe have protested in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany over spiralling living costs, housing affordability, poor pay and the climate crisis, with hundreds of thousands participating in largely peaceful demonstrations that began in mid-September when French high school students demanded better facilities and changes to university admissions.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Young people across Europe have protested in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany over spiralling living costs, housing affordability, poor pay and the climate crisis, with hundreds of thousands participating in largely peaceful demonstrations that began in mid-September when French high school students demanded better facilities and changes to university admissions.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A suspected cyberattack hit grocery stores across at least nine European countries on Monday, causing refrigeration failures that forced retailers to discard food. The EU warned the incidents represent a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food supply chain.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Dozens of Belgian grocery stores and an Ikea superstore experienced rising refrigerator temperatures on Monday in what firms confirmed was a cyberattack. This is the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting store refrigeration systems across Europe, following similar incidents at French and Swedish retailers.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday on the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, killing at least 30 people. It was the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line, according to regional authorities.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union is pressing for wealthy emerging economies like Gulf states and China to join a donor list to fund global conservation efforts, a dispute that remains unresolved as nearly 200 nations meet at COP17 biodiversity talks in Armenia to assess progress toward 2030 nature protection goals.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of students at the University of The Gambia demonstrated to protest deteriorating studying conditions, inadequate transport, limited drinking water access, canteen closure, unreliable internet, and disruptions to academic activities. The Ministry of Higher Education acknowledged the concerns and called for constructive dialogue.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Almost 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands protested across France on Saturday over cost of living and school conditions, with police deploying tear gas and water cannon after largely peaceful demonstrations turned to clashes in several cities.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed on the training pitch on Friday and remains hospitalized in stable condition being treated for a virus. Sporting director Max Eberl said recovery will take weeks, not days, and assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Sunday's Bundesliga match at Freiburg.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's prime minister Sebastien Lecornu is meeting with union representatives on Wednesday to discuss security and protect the freedom to demonstrate, following weekend riots that prompted curfews and arrests. More protests over rising living costs are planned for Saturday, organised by the "Yellow Vest" movement.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Joseph Kabila, who returned from self-imposed exile in early 2025, is heading a rebel movement aimed at ousting President Felix Tshisekedi from power. The political tension follows the collapse of a power-sharing coalition between Kabila and Tshisekedi after the former handed over power in 2019.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
World number three Carlos Alcaraz has been added to Vienna's ATP tournament after Saudi Arabia's Six Kings Slam exhibition was postponed to late December following Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila has formed a new politico-military outfit called the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN) with the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group, which has controlled Goma since January 2025. Kabila, who ruled from 2001 to 2019, will head the new group with rebel leaders serving as deputies.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, now Bayern Munich manager, says he remains "really proud" of his achievements at City despite the club being found guilty of breaching more than 100 Premier League financial regulations across nine seasons from 2009/10 to 2017/18. City has appealed the ruling.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the settlement of 28,726 verified government pending bills worth Sh23.74 billion for suppliers and contractors owed up to Sh50 million, with some claims dating back to 2005. The approval follows a review by the Pending Bills Verification Committee, which received 115,617 claims worth Sh664.8 billion and recommended 29,257 claims valued at Sh155.34 billion for settlement.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →
American tennis player Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of online racist abuse after defeating 16-year-old Sun Xinran at the China Open in Beijing, following a match that included a controversial video review over flickering LED lights.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferhat Gundogdu, head of Turkey's Central Referees Committee, and six others appeared in court on charges including official document forgery, breach of trust, and illegal acquisition of personal data, following their detention as part of a probe into alleged manipulation of the referee administration process.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Zinedine Zidane said he has no regrets about his headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, describing it as part of his career, as France prepares to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League match on Friday.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice for South Africa in a 5-0 victory over Eritrea in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Wednesday in Cairo. Yaya Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and Luther Singh also scored as South Africa dominated the matchday two fixture.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France and will miss the next 10 days of Nations League matches, Real Madrid confirmed. The forward left the pitch after scoring in France's 1-0 win against Turkey on Friday and could be ready when La Liga resumes.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini, returning as Italy's head coach for a second spell, acknowledged boos from fans after Italy lost 2-0 to Belgium in their UEFA Nations League opener, but insisted there were positives to extract from the match.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, appointed in July to succeed Didier Deschamps after 14 years, said he felt "immense emotion" ahead of his first match in charge of France against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany announced measures to crack down on social welfare abuse by citizens of poorer EU countries such as Bulgaria and Romania, addressing schemes in which citizens are given substandard accommodation and fake work contracts to claim welfare payments.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Real Madrid forward remained at France's training base while the rest of Zinedine Zidane's squad trained ahead of France's match against Turkey on Friday.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has begun his second stint as Italy coach and says he is eager for a "new adventure" with the team. Mancini previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title; Italy will open his latest reign with a Nations League home match against Belgium on Friday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-seven suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody of a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence group in Minna, Niger state. Survivors recounted struggling to breathe in overcrowded cells, triggering rioting in the city where police opened fire to disperse crowds.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The governor of Niger state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died while in custody of Nigeria's civil defence corps early Thursday. Police launched an investigation; the civil defence blamed disease, but an intelligence report suggested overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at age 37, ending a career that made him Belgium's second-most capped player with 140 appearances. His final match was a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain in July.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →