… Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets captain Mwanahalima Adam has vowed Kenya's national women's football team will repay the faith shown by the Kenyans as they step up preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a final training camp in France. …
… England, though, will have huge regrets as they head to Miami to play France in Saturday's third-place play-off, a game neither team will want to contest.The prospect of a first World Cup final appearance since their sole triumph 60 years ago was a momentous one, and they were so …
… The current Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has been centred in the DRC, with limited cross-border spread into Uganda and one imported case previously reported in France. …
Audio By VocalizeFrance's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe as the team departs from their hotel to travel to Miami in Boston on July 16, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup bronze medal match between France and England. …
… Spain reached the final after producing a masterclass in Arlington, Texas, to beat favourites France 2-0 on Tuesday, meaning Messi will face the country where he played the majority of his career for Barcelona.
… Originally from Barcelona, Carro said World Cup finalists Spain and semi-finalists France and England succeeded due to "enormous ambition, resilience and collective strength." "There are always things you can learn from other countries and systems. …
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Spain's ex-PM unrepentant on France football team remark By AFP July 15, 2026 08:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates with his coach Didier Deschamps after winning the …
… The protest came at a critical juncture for the senior team, who had threatened to boycott their upcoming high-performance training camp in Miramas, France, if the government failed to settle their unpaid dues. …
… after Spain’s win By AFP July 15, 2026 05:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between France …
Google announced a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualizations on top of satellite imagery using its Nano Banana 2 image-generation technology, but researchers and open-source intelligence experts have warned it could enable bad actors to create realistic geospatial fakes and misuse a key fact-checking resource.
Google announced a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualizations on top of satellite imagery using its Nano Banana 2 image-generation technology, but researchers and open-source intelligence experts have warned it could enable bad actors to create realistic geospatial fakes and misuse a key fact-checking resource.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised new signing Maxence Lacroix, saying the French international has a winner's mentality and strong personality that will boost their defensive line. Lacroix joined from Crystal Palace for a reported £52 million on a six-year contract.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to completely disarm, with a senior Hamas official confirming the group's agreement to the plan and Israel yet to comment. The disarmament is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that also includes Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction.
Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.
Kenya's women's football team plays Senegal in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 4-0 loss to Morocco; victories against Senegal and Algeria are essential for the Starlets to reach the knockout stages and secure a place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term after a referendum. Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, is constitutionally required to step down at the end of his second five-year term in 2028, but has suggested he would accept a third term if people wanted him to.
Russia announced it is seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of complicity in terrorism, alleging he allowed the platform to be used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services. Durov, a Russian-born tech founder holding French and UAE passports who lives outside Russia, has repeatedly clashed with Russian authorities as Moscow has sought to tighten control over the internet.
Three firefighters died as Greece battled multiple forest fires on Wednesday, with two trapped by flames in their fire engine on Crete and a third found unconscious near Gytheio. Gale-force winds and fire fronts over 15 kilometres long complicated containment efforts across several islands and mainland regions.
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said it would be "foolish" to let Luis Diaz leave and confirmed Michael Olise would stay with the Bundesliga champions next season, dismissing speculation linking both wingers with moves away from the club.
Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.
Global international financing for HIV in developing countries fell by 18 percent in 2025, the largest decline in decades, according to UNAIDS. The United States and European nations including France, Germany and the UK have dramatically slashed foreign aid contributions.
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach following Didier Deschamps' departure. Zidane, a former Real Madrid manager who led the club to three consecutive Champions League titles, had been waiting for the opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
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.
Severe wildfires raging for days in France's southwest and central Spain near Madrid have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, with firefighters struggling to contain flames stretching kilometres. France's major fire has created a "pyrocumulonimbus" — a gigantic fire cloud that generates its own winds and lightning, causing additional blazes.
Firefighters are battling massive forest fires across France and Spain, with more than 325,000 people evacuated mostly from the Gironde department near Bordeaux. A fresh heatwave is expected to engulf the French wine-growing region as authorities warn of difficult hours ahead.
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, joined the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. Otunnu previously served as UN special representative for children and armed conflict from 1997 to 2005 under Kofi Annan.
Kenya's Harambee Starlets, led by head coach Beldine Odemba, will face hosts Morocco in their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener on Sunday at 11pm East Africa Time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Odemba expressed confidence that the squad's preparation in France and at the Mohammed VI Football Academy has readied them to challenge the tournament hosts.
Uganda has nominated veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General, a position to be filled as current Secretary-General António Guterres' term ends December 31. Otunnu has more than four decades of experience in international diplomacy and previously served as the UN's first Under-Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict from 1998 to 2005.
Uganda's 75-year-old Olara Otunnu, a former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has become the seventh candidate in the race to lead the United Nations, replacing outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on December 31.
French authorities said more than 220,000 people have been evacuated from a major forest fire in the southwest, which has burned 42,000 hectares and forced closures of highways and rail lines. The Interior Minister said the fire will take a long time to bring under control, and the army has deployed 1,500 soldiers to assist firefighters.
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has joined the race to lead the United Nations, bringing the field to seven candidates competing to succeed Antonio Guterres.
More than 160,000 people evacuated from France and Spain on Saturday as unprecedented forest fires spread near Madrid and Bordeaux. French President Emmanuel Macron mobilised the army and requested EU assistance as the largest wildfire in French history threatened the region.
France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires burned near Madrid and Bordeaux, with the French military deployed to combat what officials described as France's worst wildfire on record and Spain's worst regional fire on record.
Young people protesting in New Delhi over education system changes and exam irregularities found workarounds like peer-to-peer messaging when India's government cut mobile internet services for eight hours within 1.5 kilometres of the protest site.
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Serie A club AC Milan by one season, committing until June 30, 2027. The 40-year-old joined Milan in 2025 and scored two goals in 37 matches last season.
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery, Africa's largest at 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity, has secured $2.5 billion in private equity investment to fund expansion into east Africa. The investment, believed to be the largest publicly disclosed private investment in Africa, precedes a planned initial public offering later in the year.
Violet Nanjala, who recently joined Maltese club Hibernians FC, will compete for a starting berth at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (July 26–August 16), where Kenya returns to the continental tournament after a ten-year absence.
More than 400 people fled by boat from the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwestern France on Friday as authorities ordered evacuation ahead of a rapidly advancing wildfire. The fire has burned an area roughly one and a half times the size of Manhattan and is one of several blazes raging across France; authorities have invoked the EU's civil protection mechanism to request assistance.
The European Union accused TikTok on Friday of failing to protect children, saying default account settings expose minors to cyberbullying and predatory behaviour rather than providing high-level protection automatically. The company faces potential fines for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act.