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The Standard
… The 2026 summit is the first Africa-France summit held in an African country that is not a former French colony, and the first since the collapse of relations between France and several west African countries, notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. …
'We want a balanced conversation': Ruto puts Africa's case to France, G7The Standard
… d a policy of economic, political and military sway dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region.The 2026 gathering is also the first since the collapse of relations between France and a number of West African countries, notably Mali, Burkina Faso …
'A total lack of respect': Macron halts Africa Forward Summit youth forum over noiseCitizen Digital
… Compelled by military coups that swept the Sahel belt, France, the only ex-colonial power that maintained permanent military bases, in an abrupt reversal of its post-colonial policies, has shut military bases and operations in Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, the Central African Republi …
The fading French power in West Africa and new quest for the EastCitizen Digital
… But under his watch, French forces deployed in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrew following successive coups, as the juntas in those countries drew closer to Russia. …
Macron seeks to cement Africa legacy with Kenya summitThe Standard
… nd the mask of environmental diplomacy and financial reform,” said the organiser of the counter-summit. “This summit emerges in the wake of France's military and diplomatic retreat from West Africa, where anti-imperialist uprisings expelled colonial troops from Mali, Burkina Faso …
Civil society groups protest Africa-France summit in NairobiCapital News
… In 2023 and 2024, popular uprisings and the military governments that followed in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger ordered French troops out of their territories. …
OPINION:How Kenya Became France’s Plan B and Why Critics Are ResistingThe Standard
… "I think President Ruto should kick out the French out of this country.” The analyst linked the deepening France-Kenya ties to a wider pattern of declining French influence across the continent following military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which led to the expulsion o …
Kenya risks losing its diplomatic standing, analyst warnsCitizen Digital
… In recent years, Mali, like neighbouring junta-led Burkina Faso and Niger, has cut ties with colonial power France and moved closer to Russia. …
Rebels take key military camp in Mali's northThe Standard
… In recent years, Mali, like neighbouring junta-led Burkina Faso and Niger, has cut ties with colonial power France and moved closer to Moscow. …
Rebels take key military base in Mali's northThe Standard
Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso. [File Courtesy] Burkina Faso’s Traoré right on economy, wrong on democracy .spw-fade-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 70px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rg …
Why Burkina Faso's Traore is right on development, wrong on democracy in AfricaKenya's airbadminton national team won gold in women's tripples and bronze in men's doubles at the Africa Airbadminton Championships held in Entebbe, Uganda. National coach Brijesh Sonigra said the performances show Kenya's talent in the sport and that the nation could dominate African competition with proper development.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's airbadminton national team won gold in women's tripples and bronze in men's doubles at the Africa Airbadminton Championships held in Entebbe, Uganda. National coach Brijesh Sonigra said the performances show Kenya's talent in the sport and that the nation could dominate African competition with proper development.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Badminton Kenya has dispatched six athletes (three men and three women) to Entebbe, Uganda for the 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships (September 16–19), which serves as a qualifier for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany. The team will then compete in the Zone 5 Regional Championships from September 20–22.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An amateur football club association has called for an investigation into Cameroon Football Federation chief Samuel Eto'o over allegations he improperly received approximately 567,000 euros from the Russian Football Federation related to a 2023 friendly match. The association plans to file lawsuits against Eto'o in Cameroon and against the Russian Football Union.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Rwanda defeated Ghana in the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to secure their second consecutive semi-final appearance at Africa's premier women's volleyball tournament. Cameroon also won their quarter-final match to advance to the semi-finals.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps played a decisive role in helping Niger's military government suppress a mutiny over the weekend in the capital Niamey, exposing the junta's dependence on Moscow at odds with its stated goal of reclaiming national sovereignty from foreign powers.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's African Corps assisted Niger in repelling an attempted coup on Saturday that involved explosions and gunfire at military and presidential sites in Niamey; authorities said the rebellion was contained and the situation is under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's reigning continental champion volleyball team Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship to reach the quarter-finals. Coach Geofrey Omondi said the team needs to improve accuracy in service and blocking ahead of their match against Algeria.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the quarter-finals.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers, unbeaten in group play, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 match at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship; victory advances them to the quarter-finals, while defeat ends their campaign.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers swept Nigeria 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malkia Strikers, holders and unbeaten through Pool A, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 knockout match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday at 7pm. Kenya is pursuing a record-extending 11th continental title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers defeated Mali 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their perfect record in Group A as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Mali 3-0 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain an unbeaten record in Group A.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers are competing at the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Championship in Nairobi, which offers direct qualification to the 2027 FIVB World Championship and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The tournament has been marred by administrative disorganisation, including late tournament draws and incomplete fixture releases.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Egypt defeated Senegal 25-12, 25-10, 25-8 in Nairobi to maintain their unbeaten start at the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, while Uganda also secured a second straight-sets victory over Burkina Faso 25-14, 25-13, 25-18.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, which would be its first since 1976. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jihadists killed and kidnapped scores of people during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger state, according to survivors and lawmakers. The attack occurred near the western border with Benin, an area experiencing increased activity by local armed groups and militants from the Sahel.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya was knocked out of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after losing 2-0 to Algeria in the group stage. Morocco and Algeria advanced to the quarter-finals from Group A, with Morocco topping the group despite a 0-0 draw with Senegal, while Senegal was also eliminated.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco topped Group A at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with seven points, including a 0-0 draw with Senegal, while Algeria finished second with six points after a 2-0 victory over Kenya. Both teams advanced to the quarter-finals; Senegal and Kenya were eliminated.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco topped Group A with seven points despite a goalless draw with Senegal, while Algeria finished second with six points after defeating Kenya 2-0. Kenya and Senegal were eliminated.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania head coach Bakari Shime says the Twiga Stars remain in contention for the WAFCON knockout stage despite a 2-1 loss to Burkina Faso in their Group B match. A draw or win against Côte d'Ivoire in their final group fixture would secure qualification.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania's Twiga Stars lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in their second Africa Women Cup of Nations group match in Casablanca on Friday, with the result putting pressure on the East Africans to win their final preliminary match to reach the quarter-finals. Tanzania had a player sent off in the 56th minute but managed to equalize before Burkina Faso scored again.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Diana Msewa and Hasnath Umbamba scored for Tanzania in a 2-1 Group B victory over South Africa at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday, with Msewa earning player-of-the-match honours for her solo goal.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—three countries led by military governments—are bidding jointly to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, following a meeting between officials and CAF president Patrice Motsepe in New York.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian women are being trafficked along West African migrant routes to Europe through deception—promised legitimate jobs abroad but forced into prostitution and trapped by debt and superstitious "juju" curses. Many face family rejection upon return because they stop sending remittances home.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three West African countries led by military governments met with the Confederation of African Football president to advance their joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, marking a pivotal stage in the bidding process under CAF regulations.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →