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… Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport when he received the repatriation of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo back into Kenya from the Czech Republic, Mudavadi said that with fewer than 100 Mountain Bongos remaining in the wild, Kenya was confronted with both …
Mudavadi says Kenya committed to wildlife conservationCitizen Digital
Mudavadi vows commitment to conservation as he receives four mountain bongos from Czech Republic By OPCS April 29, 2026 12:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi peaking …
Mudavadi vows commitment to conservation as he receives four mountain bongos from Czech RepublicCitizen Digital
Four mountain bongos arrive from Czech Republic, moved to Mt. Kenya conservancy By AFP April 29, 2026 09:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter In an update issued on Tuesday, the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservan …
Four mountain bongos arrive from Czech Republic, moved to Mt. Kenya conservancyCapital News
… The four male bongos arrived aboard a cargo flight operated by KLM from the Czech Republic, where they had been under specialised care at Zoo Dvůr Králové. …
Kenya Strengthens Mountain Bongo Population with Arrival of Four Rare MalesSanti Denia, who guided Spain to 2024 Olympic gold, has been appointed head coach of the Czech Republic on a two-year contract with an option to extend. He replaces Miroslav Koubek and becomes the country's first foreign coach.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Santi Denia, who guided Spain to 2024 Olympic gold, has been appointed head coach of the Czech Republic on a two-year contract with an option to extend. He replaces Miroslav Koubek and becomes the country's first foreign coach.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of the France national team on Tuesday, tasked with delivering the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he won it as a player in 1998.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been appointed coach of France with the goal of winning the 2030 World Cup, mirroring his success as a player when he helped France win the 1998 World Cup at home. AFP Sport reviews key moments from Zidane's illustrious playing career, including his international debut at age 22 when he scored twice against the Czech Republic and his pivotal role in France's 1998 World Cup victory.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya hosted the World Rafting Cup and African Rafting Championships 2026 at Sagana on the Tana River, the first time the prestigious event was held on African soil. Kenya emerged as the continent's top performer, winning the mixed team title, both para-rafting events, and six gold medals across the competition, securing direct qualification for the World Rafting Championships in Argentina.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Czech tennis player Linda Noskova defeated compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday. At 21, Noskova is the youngest woman to win Wimbledon since fellow Czech Petra Kvitova in 2011.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title by defeating compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in a dramatic final. The 21-year-old recovered from wasting five match points and an emotional breakdown in the second set to clinch the title.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at age 25. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause; police have opened an investigation after the body was found at a house in Cape Town.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova, Czech Republic friends who have played doubles together, will compete for the Wimbledon title on Saturday. The pair, who spent time together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, say their friendship will remain intact regardless of the outcome.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico officially appointed former defender Rafael Marquez, aged 47, as the new head coach of the national football team following the country's elimination from the World Cup. Marquez, who was part of outgoing manager Javier Aguirre's coaching staff, will lead the team after Mexico were beaten 3-2 by England in the last 16.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico has beaten Ecuador to reach the World Cup knockout round, ending a 40-year wait to win a knockout game, while Canada and the USA are also progressing further than in previous tournaments as home advantage benefits all three hosts.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored in the 92nd minute as co-host Canada defeated South Africa 1–0 on Sunday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup in North America, with both teams making their first-ever appearance beyond the group stage.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization reports more than 1,300 excess deaths linked to high temperatures in Europe since 21 June, as temperature records fell across the continent including Germany's 41.7C. France reported around 1,000 more deaths than expected since Wednesday, with deaths disproportionately affecting those aged 65 and over.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Czech Republic set a new temperature record of 41.1°C in Doksany north of Prague on Sunday, the second record in two days after Saturday's 40.9°C peak. The meteorological institute said this was the first time 41 degrees had been registered in its official weather station network, amid an unprecedented two-week heatwave affecting much of Europe.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, finishing second in Group A after a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Coach Hugo Broos, 74, will lead Bafana Bafana against Canada in the first last-32 fixture in Los Angeles on Sunday.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 193 million people across Europe are expected to experience temperatures above 35°C on Saturday as a heatwave shifts eastwards, with Germany forecast to be hardest hit with 75 million facing temperatures exceeding 35°C and Hungary's population of over nine million exposed to similar extreme heat.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States have clinched top spot in World Cup Group D after wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face eliminated Turkey, while Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to advance to the World Cup's last 32, while South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in their histories.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half in an effective playoff with South Korea for second place in Group A.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico with a draw against Czech Republic.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering after an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Coach Hugo Broos called the achievement historic after working with the team for five years.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 at the Estadio Azteca to cement top place in World Cup Group A with a perfect record and advance to the last-32 match at the same stadium on June 30, while the Czechs finished bottom of the group.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo told his team to move forward after a 1-0 loss to Mexico, with South Korea still positioned to advance from Group A. The team sits second in the group and will face South Africa on Wednesday knowing a draw guarantees their knockout stage spot.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa's xenophobic violence against migrants and protests demanding undocumented immigrants depart have sparked widespread anger across the region, with African fans withdrawing support for the team at the 2026 World Cup, as seen in Kenyan sports bars where spectators cheered the country's opponents.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo scored just after half-time to secure Mexico top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A match in Atlanta, with Teboho Mokoena's penalty equalizing Michal Sadilek's early Czech goal. Both teams moved to one point, trailing Mexico and South Korea, and will need to win their final group fixtures to advance to the knockout stages.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Luis Romo's second-half goal securing top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa's Hugo Broos drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in Atlanta but complained that covered stadiums lack atmosphere and that drinks breaks interrupt play, contrasting them with open-air venues like Estadio Azteca, which he considers true football stadiums.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa drew 1–1 with the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A match on Thursday, with Teboho Mokoena's penalty equalizing Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams remain in contention for the knockout stages but will almost certainly need to win their final group fixture to advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico and South Korea will meet in Guadalajara on Thursday in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a win guaranteeing either team a place in the knockout rounds. Both teams enter fresh from opening victories—Mexico over South Africa and South Korea over the Czech Republic—and the expanded 48-team format means that even finishing third could advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →