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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 2-President William Ruto has hailed the deepening strategic partnership between Kenya and France, as outgoing French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet concludes his four-year tour of duty in Nairobi. …
Ruto hails deepening Kenya-France ties as French Ambassador Suquet ends four-year tourCitizen Digital
Jubilant Monfils celebrates birthday with US Open win By AFP September 02, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's Gael Monfils celebrates after defeating Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo during …
Jubilant Monfils celebrates birthday with US Open winCitizen Digital
… France and Italy have previously said they want to set up a multinational coalition to succeed the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon. …
EU planning mission to train Lebanese armyCitizen Digital
… Several players who were not part of the 2022 squad already gained World Cup experience in 2026. 3 - France - 1948.97 points France is considered by many experts to be the team with the best squad in the world, but that has not been translating into results. …
The FIFA ranking after the World CupCitizen Digital
Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career By AFP September 01, 2026 10:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stad …
Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina careerThe Standard
… "So it was not choosing a side, it was still fulfilling the obligation of protecting and responding to the government's requirements." Like its fellow junta-ruled neighbours Burkina Faso and Mali, Niger turned to Russia for security after breaking with France, its historic coloni …
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependenceThe Standard
… should, have bowed out after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when the Barcelona legend -- by now 35 and playing for PSG -- found another level to drag Argentina to victory.He scored seven goals and set up three more in seven games, including a brace in the epic final against France …
Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina careerCitizen Digital
… (PHOTO/Reuters) Audio By Vocalize Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi club. …
Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi leagueCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday. …
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 millionCitizen Digital
… Seventh-seeded former champion Daniil Medvedev also advanced with a serene 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory over France's Hugo Gaston. …
Poorly Djokovic crashes out of US Open first roundBarcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.
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Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.
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A man in his 60s pleaded guilty in northwest England to 60 offences including drugging and raping his wife over two decades. He was due to stand trial alongside 12 co-defendants accused of conspiring to abuse the same woman while she was unconscious, though the co-defendants deny the charges and 13 others are also involved in the case.
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, 19, told Movistar Plus he believes he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world and deserves the Ballon d'Or this year following La Liga success with Barcelona and World Cup victory with Spain.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
France's UN mission apologized Friday for an online post criticizing how the United States voted during a UN General Assembly meeting, saying the difference concerned one vote and does not undermine the two countries' historical alliance. US officials told AFP they appreciated the statement.
13 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 →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, has retired from international football after eight years and 59 caps. The Chelsea player, who helped Senegal win the 2021 Africa Nations Cup, made the announcement on social media on Sunday.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to shield children from social media dangers, including addressing addictive design, extreme content, and non-consensual AI-generated images. She is considering either EU-wide social media limits for children under 13 or a blanket ban under 15, with details to be revealed in her speech to the EU parliament on Wednesday.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Football Federation announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, joining other European federations including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in withdrawing support. The FFF stated that trust in the FIFA president has been betrayed and that world football governance no longer reflects their values.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IAEA board of governors passed a resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with non-proliferation treaty obligations, citing lack of information on Iran's nuclear materials and IAEA inspector access. Iran condemned the decision, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections, though new sanctions are unlikely given China and Russia's veto powers.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
France has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, aligning with Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales. The French Football Federation cited a loss of trust in the FIFA president's governance of world football, citing his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cups.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce Business Summit in Nairobi, President Ruto said Africa is seeking partnerships of mutual benefit and no longer accepting exploitative relationships, calling for investment pacts anchored on mutual gain to advance societies.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Wadid Benaabou has been appointed France's new Ambassador-designate to Kenya, taking over from Arnaud Suquet, who completed a four-year posting that also covered Somalia and France's UN representation in Nairobi. Benaabou pledged to build on the longstanding ties between Kenya and France in trade, investment, security, climate action, and multilateral diplomacy.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday due to a staff strike protesting the removal of female employees during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Staff condemned instructions that led to female employees being sidelined, replaced, or made invisible, with some asked to leave their posts and others instructed not to cross certain areas during the delegation's presence.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fourteen people, mostly Afghan-born and linked to people-smuggling networks, face trial in France over a November 2021 inflatable dinghy sinking that killed 31 people, including a seven-year-old child, in the deadliest recorded Channel crossing accident. The victims were mainly Iraqi Kurds, with others from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Egypt; only two survived.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wadid Benaabou has started his assignment as France's Ambassador-designate to Kenya, succeeding Arnaud Suquet. Benaabou, officially appointed in August 2026, brings experience in multilateral diplomacy and previously served in senior roles at France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UN Security Council delegation.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Meteorological Organization warned that wildfires and heatwaves generate microscopic airborne pollutants that risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality and protect human health, linking the phenomena to climate change driving more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Croatia's 40-year-old midfielder and captain Luka Modric will remain with the national squad for forthcoming Nations League matches, the Croatian football federation confirmed on Saturday. Modric will be included in the squad coach Slaven Bilic announces on Monday.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The UN General Assembly adopted a Togo-led resolution calling for more accurate representation of Africa's size on world maps, passing 164-1 with six abstentions. The resolution, backed unanimously by African states, advocates for wider use of equal-area map projections like the Equal Earth projection instead of the Mercator projection, which Togo argued distorts the continent's true size.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
World champions Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi claimed victories on the opening night of the Diamond League finals in Brussels, Belgium, with Cherotich setting a meeting record of 8:51.61 in the women's 3,000m steeplechase and Kenyan teammate Doris Lemngole finishing second.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Marcos Llorente, 31, an Atlético Madrid player who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in July, announced his retirement from the national team via social media, saying he decided to bring his time with the national team to a close after long consideration.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK app developers have filed a £2 billion lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company's App Tracking Transparency system unfairly disadvantages third-party developers while favouring Apple's own advertising services. The feature, introduced in 2021, requires apps to request user consent before tracking activity across other apps and websites.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
European Union foreign ministers discussed proposals to reform the bloc's diplomatic apparatus, with France and Germany suggesting a potential merger of elements into the European Commission to strengthen EU influence on the global stage amid growing international tensions.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →