Also known as: Cameroon-flagged
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The Standard
… Of those, 873 were Kenyan, ahead of Egypt with 407, Cameroon with 383 and Ghana with 337. …
Families of Kenyans recruited into Russia's war face a murky compensation networkCitizen Digital
… Graduate Ulrich Kamka Chomche of Cameroon became the first player to be drafted into the NBA in 2024 and played for the Toronto Raptors. …
NBA closes sole training academy in Africa in blow to young playersCitizen Digital
… to 4, bringing together 139 players from 10 countries for the inaugural West African event on the Tour.The three-day tournament will feature a strong field of 115 professionals and 24 amateurs, with players from Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Togo, Canada, Cameroon …
Sunshine Development Tour set to make West African debutCitizen Digital
… Cape Verde, who missed the last AFCON before finishing above Cameroon to reach the World Cup, led Rwanda in Praia through Benchimol. …
Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifyingCitizen Digital
… Cape Verde, who missed the last AFCON before finishing above Cameroon to reach the World Cup, led Rwanda in Praia through Benchimol. …
Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifyingThe Standard
… Between January and April, around 50 femicides were recorded in Cameroon, according to the ministry for women and the family.The figure matches that for the whole of 2023, climbing to 67 femicides reported in 2024 and 77 last year. …
Families demand justice for Cameroon's 'nightmare' wave of murdered womenCapital News
… Representatives from Tanzania, Chad, Cameroon, Bangladesh and Burkina Faso attended alongside the World Bank, the Gates Foundation, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the EU and African Union institutions. …
FAO seeks more funding to meet 2040 livestock disease eradication targetCapital News
… Leaders from Tanzania, Chad, Cameroon, Bangladesh and Burkina Faso attended the Rome dialogue alongside representatives of the World Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IGAD and African Union institutions. …
EU commits Sh7.38bn to help Africa eradicate livestock diseaseThe Standard
… The 78-year-old is back in the dugout five years after leaving Togo, the sixth African country he has coached in an illustrious career spanning 41 years with national teams.Le Roy led Cameroon to victory in the 1988 AFCON in Morocco, two years after he had to settle for a runners …
Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le RoyThe Standard
… It has offices in Mauritius, Madagascar, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Egypt. …
Quickmart sets sights on NSE listingAfrican nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine have called for their plight to be discussed at the Russia-Africa Summit beginning in Moscow on Wednesday. Ukrainian authorities are holding 18 African prisoners of war, including 5 Kenyans, two of whom have been publicly identified by Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
African nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine have called for their plight to be discussed at the Russia-Africa Summit beginning in Moscow on Wednesday. Ukrainian authorities are holding 18 African prisoners of war, including 5 Kenyans, two of whom have been publicly identified by Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
The UK will enforce stricter financial requirements for international student visas starting November 30, 2026, requiring students to demonstrate higher maintenance funds—up to Sh260,000 monthly in London and Sh200,000 outside London—plus visa and health surcharge fees, with funds held continuously for 28 days before application.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Nigerian army patrol vehicle hit a landmine planted by Islamic State group-aligned jihadists near the border with Cameroon, killing eight soldiers on Saturday. Defence sources attributed the attack to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which is active in the northeastern state of Borno.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets head coach Godfrey 'Solo' Oduor is confident the team can overcome Malawi in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games women's football qualifiers, after Kenya advanced by defeating Seychelles 22-0 on aggregate.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian musician and investor Mr Eazi is ambassador for Locker Room Bonus (LRB), a performance-based reward programme that pays athletes directly after winning matches. The initiative, operated by gaming company betPawa, has partnered with the Kenya Volleyball Federation to provide instant cash bonuses to 494 registered players and technical staff during the 2026/27 National League season.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An investigation by Journalists for Justice found at least 3,066 African nationals from 40 countries enlisted in Russia's military between October 2022 and June 2026, with 502 confirmed dead and over 2,500 with unconfirmed whereabouts. Cameroon, South Africa, Tanzania and Somalia are among countries whose nationals joined Russia's armed forces, with at least 104 Cameroonians confirmed dead.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the organisation is discussing reverting to hosting the Africa Cup of Nations every two years, after the decision to stage the continental championship every four years proved unpopular in many quarters.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
International rhumba artists including Alicious Theluji and Sam Fan Thomas have arrived in Kenya ahead of a celebration marking veteran broadcaster Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka's 50 years in the media industry, set for October 10, 2026 at Ulinzi Sports Grounds.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is expanding tourism, investment and trade links with the United States through a new partnership called the Tourism Triangle, which connects Kenyan businesses with travellers, investors and companies in the Washington metropolitan region. The initiative, unveiled at a Kenya Embassy-hosted forum in Washington, D.C., brings together Nairobi-based travel company Tuua Safaris and US-based Africaire Hospitality Group, with plans to initially link Kenya with Washington, D.C. and Maryland before extending to other US and Caribbean markets.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global integrated services company Alliad has launched the first season of its Empowering Africa podcast to spotlight practical solutions for translating the continent's economic potential into sustainable and inclusive growth, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers to discuss Africa's pressing development priorities including infrastructure, healthcare, investment, digital innovation, supply chains and climate resilience.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
In 2024, about 22,600 women and girls in Africa were killed by intimate partners or family members, with Africa recording the highest rate at three victims per 100,000 women and girls. Despite government commitments five years ago to end gender-based violence, activists warn that progress has not translated into lasting action to protect women across the continent.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
Families of roughly 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia face murky compensation networks and unconfirmed status of their relatives. An August 2026 investigation found intermediaries claiming to secure compensation of up to US$150,000 for families of those killed or missing, charging commissions of 30 per cent, though authorities have provided little reliable confirmation of the recruits' whereabouts.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
The NBA has closed NBA Academy Africa, its only elite training academy in Africa, less than a decade after launching it in Senegal to prepare young African players for professional leagues. Former employees said the closure was a blow to students and discouraged African players building professional confidence.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sunshine Development Tour will hold its inaugural West African event, the Lakowe Lakes Classic, in Lagos, Nigeria from October 2 to 4, bringing together 139 players from 10 countries competing for a US$50,000 prize fund and ranking points.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra, Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau away, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during the second matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi after trailing by two goals.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra after leading by two goals, Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches on Tuesday.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cameroon is experiencing a rising wave of gender-based violence, with around 50 femicides recorded between January and April alone, according to the ministry for women and the family. Rights groups and opposition figures, including football star Ajara Nchout Njoya, are calling out President Paul Biya's government for inaction on the issue.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Food and Agriculture Organization has called on governments, development banks and private foundations to increase funding for global eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants, saying a €50 million European Union pledge should catalyse broader investment and encourage additional contributions from institutions like the World Bank and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
The European Union has committed Sh7.38 billion to help Africa eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a contagious disease affecting sheep and goats, with an additional Sh5.90 billion expected through blended financing, bringing the total potential investment to Sh13.29 billion. The funding aims to support vaccination efforts and strengthen animal-health systems across the continent to detect, contain and eliminate the disease, which threatens livelihoods and food security for pastoralists and smallholder farmers.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
French coach Claude Le Roy, 78, made a losing start to his second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Le Roy, returning to coaching after five years away from Togo, has coached six African nations over a 41-year career with national teams.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Quickmart, Kenya's second-largest supermarket chain, plans to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with its sole shareholder selling 50 per cent of the company. The retailer made a profit after tax of Sh1.7 billion last year on revenue of Sh50.4 billion and is currently wholly owned by holding company Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited, backed by Adenia Partners and the founders.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday. Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has signed deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home, earmarking $410 million for the receiving countries or UN agencies to facilitate the returns.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The St Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship MV Sward was freed near Garacadin after nearly five months in pirate hands following payment of an undisclosed ransom, with crew comprising Syrian and Indian nationals unharmed. The release highlights how Somali piracy has adapted and professionalized, according to maritime security commentators concerned about the resurgence of attacks off the Somali coast.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya's Competition Authority has approved Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings' acquisition of Diageo's controlling stake in East African Breweries, subject to conditions including that the merged entity reserve sufficient funds for liabilities and that at least 20 per cent of retail refrigeration space be reserved for non-EABL or non-Asahi branded products.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two Kenyan boxers were knocked out in the first round of their bouts at the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, Russia. Flyweight Juma Omondi lost on unanimous points' decision to Russia's Arseny Lochnev, and lightweight Phelix Ochieng' was also defeated on unanimous points' decision by Angola's Victor Tewase.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's men's volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, will compete at the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia from September 13 to 26, aiming to finish among the top three teams to secure a place at next year's FIVB Men's World Championship in Poland.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece questions whether the Federal Government of Somalia and Turkey paid ransom to secure the release of a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship and its crew that was moored off the coast of Puntland.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Malkia Strikers lost to Egypt in straight sets (22–25, 15–25, 15–25) in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final at Kasarani, ending their bid for an 11th African title and direct Olympic qualification for LA 2028.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers will face Egypt in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final on Friday at Kasarani Indoor Arena, seeking a record-extending 11th African title. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi says Egypt will present a more technical challenge than Cameroon, whom Kenya defeated 3-0 in the semi-final.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →