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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Tottenham reached an agreement with Manchester City on Friday for Brazil winger Savinho, who will join for an initial £75 million.

    Spurs spending spree vital to raise standards: De Zerbi
  3. Citizen Digital

    He again impressed against Brazil in the last 32 but could not prevent his team from going out 2-1 after conceding a 95th-minute winner to Gabriel Martinelli.

    Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
  4. The Standard

    o our newsletterMalawi contained Cameroon as the second period progressed and Temwa Chawinga was just wide with a low shot after a goalmouth scramble.By reaching the semi-finals, Cameroon, Malawi, third-placed Algeria and Morocco qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil

    Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WAFCON
  5. Citizen Digital

    Despite losing the fainal, they have write history for qualifying in the 2027 FIFA World Cup to be held in Brazil.On Saturday, Morocco suffered more penalty shootout heartache in the losing 3-2 to Algeria after a 1-1 draw in the third place play-off.Fifa president Gianni Infantin

    Three-star Cameroon crowned WAFCON champions with victory over Malawi
  6. Citizen Digital

    The only consolation for the Atlas Lionesses is that reaching the semi-finals guaranteed them a place at the 32-nation Women's World Cup in Brazil next year.

    More WAFCON shootout heartache for Morocco as Algeria finish third
  7. Citizen Digital

    By reaching the semi-finals, Malawi, Algeria, Morocco and Cameroon have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

    Chawinga sisters star as outsiders Malawi reach WAFCON final
  8. Citizen Digital

    The Chawinga sisters have been at the heart of the Scorchers’ remarkable run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, inspiring the debutants to the semi-finals and securing historical qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

    Sisters-in-arms: The Chawinga duo leading Malawi’s dream run at WAFCON
  9. The Standard

    Digitisation should extend beyond individual elections, he continued, with Kenya developing systems that can serve the country for several election cycles.He cited India and Brazil as countries that have developed electoral technology over time, saying Kenya needs to rethink its

    Oswago: Kenya risks repeating election mistakes without reforms
  10. Citizen Digital

    It was the first goal of the tournament for Nyadjou, and it earned Cameroon a semi-final showdown on Wednesday against hosts Morocco in Rabat, and a ticket to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

    Cameroon surprise Nigeria and reach WAFCON semi-finals
  11. The Standard

    None of the teams have previously won the WAFCON.All four semi-finalists secure places at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

    Outsiders Malawi reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

Yesterday

  1. Russia recruits migrants and refugees for Ukraine war

    Amnesty International reports that Russia exploits vulnerable migrants, refugees and foreign prisoners using deceptive and coercive practices to recruit them into the military to fight in Ukraine, offering false promises of civilian jobs, high salaries, legal status or citizenship.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 12 September

  1. Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over xenophobic attacks

    Nigeria's National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities following reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, with the directive covering lawmakers, parliamentary committees, and National Assembly staff until further notice.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Meta tests crowdsourced fact-check replacement in Latin America

    Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. BRICS summit signals Global South demand for governance influence

    As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ruto receives credentials from nine new ambassadors to Kenya

    President William Ruto has received credentials from nine newly appointed envoys to Kenya representing Thailand, Brazil, Nigeria, Cyprus, Belgium, Austria, the European Union, South Sudan, and France, as Kenya expands diplomatic ties across multiple regions.

    8 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. NFL season 2026 kicks off with Super Bowl rematch

    The Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to launch the 2026 NFL season, which will span seven countries on four continents. The Seahawks defend their title against contenders including the Los Angeles Rams, who aim to repeat their 2022 Super Bowl victory.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. 1.2 million Kenyan children experienced online sexual exploitation

    A UNICEF report titled "Through Children's Eyes" found that 1,292,364 children aged 12–17 in Kenya were subjected to at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, based on a survey conducted between 2020–2021 and 2024–2025.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UN agrees definition of lethal autonomous weapons systems

    Nearly 130 countries agreed on Saturday on a text defining lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), a first step towards talks on a possible international treaty to regulate them. The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that "the unconstrained development and use of autonomous weapon systems pose serious legal, ethical and humanitarian challenges."

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. Brazil legend Formiga hails 2027 Women's World Cup opportunity

    Brazil great Formiga believes the 2027 Women's World Cup, to be held in Brazil for the first time in Latin America, will be an opportunity to change the lives of countless players in South America. The former midfielder scored 29 goals in over 200 appearances for Brazil before retiring aged 43 in 2021.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brussels Diamond League finals Day 2 features world champions and record holders

    The second day of the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday features Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, Swiss star Audrey Werro, and newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos. Diamond League winners in events at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship earn automatic qualification to a $10 million showdown.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Tottenham leaves Richarlison out of Premier League squad

    Richarlison has been omitted from Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad, with manager Roberto De Zerbi citing the Brazilian striker's repeated statements about wanting to leave. Proposed talks for a return to Everton stalled before the English transfer deadline, though other transfer windows remain open.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Xi urges Middle Eastern countries to oppose external interference

    Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya coach confident Malkia Strikers will beat Cameroon semi-final

    Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has backed his team to defeat Cameroon in Thursday's semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, saying the technical bench has devised a tactical plan after studying the three-time continental champions.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazilian court clears Flavio Bolsonaro over deepfake video

    Brazil's Superior Electoral Court acquitted presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of violating electoral law after he broadcast a deepfake video of his father endorsing his candidacy. The court ruled that the convention where the video was shown occurred before the official start of election season.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. FIFA ranking system explained after 2026 World Cup

    The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Germany defender Rudiger ends international career at 33

    Antonio Rudiger announced his international retirement on September 1, 2026, two months after playing in the World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for Germany and said he wanted to focus on club football with Real Madrid.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. AFP retrospective of Lionel Messi's Argentina career milestones

    Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, concluding a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances. AFP reviews the defining moments of his international career.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Messi retires from Argentina after World Cup final loss

    Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, ending a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances for his country. AFP Sport reviews the defining moments of his Argentina career.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. Manchester City signs Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal

    Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, has joined Manchester City from Palmeiras on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £34 million. Allan came through Palmeiras' academy and made 96 first-team appearances, scoring four goals and contributing three assists in 21 matches this season.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. Vietnamese farmers shift from coffee to durian for higher profits

    Vietnam's Central Highlands, traditionally the world's leading robusta coffee producer after Brazil, are increasingly switching to durian cultivation to meet surging Chinese demand. Durian acreage nationwide has soared more than fivefold to 200,000 hectares over the past decade, and Vietnam became China's biggest durian supplier by volume last year following a 2022 trade protocol with Thailand.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. KPA president outlines youth development plan for Kenyan polo

    Kenya Polo Association president Jamie Murray says Kenyan polo must develop young talent through recruitment, training, and exposure, and win continental matches against African opponents before competing in Europe or South America. Murray cited recent improvements in younger players, including 15-year-old Archie Camm, as evidence of progress.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. South Africa's infant vaccination rate falls to lowest level in years

    South Africa's health department said more than a third of babies received no vaccines at the start of 2026, with the proportion of unvaccinated children under one year old tripling from 12 percent in 2017 to 36 percent this year to April. The department warned the decline leaves hundreds of thousands of infants at risk of life-threatening illnesses and called for urgent action to halt the decline and avert a surge in preventable diseases.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. Former World Cup winners defend FIFA President Infantino

    World Cup-winning players Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined other former footballers in publicly supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino on social media, despite his scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment and calls from another group of former players for leadership change at FIFA.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US temporarily pauses all global immigrant visa appointments

    The US State Department has temporarily paused all immigrant visa appointments worldwide to conduct new training for embassy and consulate employees. The pause applies only to immigrant visas and not to tourism, study, business, or temporary work visas; the resumption could take several weeks depending on location.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. UEFA to withdraw FIFA World Cup financing boycott threat

    UEFA, which had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to allow private investment in the World Cup and Club World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary, is expected to drop the boycott threat. The dispute arose after FIFA proposed creating a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to attract private investors, which UEFA had criticized as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kenya can build archery medals through structured investment

    Kenya has two training centres and two African titles in archery. The article argues the government and corporate Kenya must build structures to enable medals at global events.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 26 August

  1. US to revoke visas of asylum seekers who entered as tourists

    The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Cameroon midfielder Baleba joins Manchester United from Brighton

    Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Malkia Strikers seek eleventh African title and LA28 Olympics berth

    Kenya's women's volleyball team begins the 2026 CAVB African Nations Championship on Tuesday in Nairobi, with the tournament winner earning direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship runs through September 4 with 16 teams competing, and the top three finishers also qualify for the 2027 FIVB World Cup.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns effective September 4

    Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi announced his resignation from office, effective September 4, ending months of speculation about tensions with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi cited a promise to vacate the post if the President desired change, saying he is "fully satisfied" that she does.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

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