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The Standard
… b after a barrage of criticism for his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.Debutants Malawi defied being the lowest ranked nation at the marquee African women's football event to reach the final after beating defending champions Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana …
Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WAFCONThe Standard
… Nigeria, Africa’s largest producer of palm oil, supports millions of smallholder producers across its oil palm value chain, while in Ghana the sector provides livelihoods for an estimated two million people through a mix of smallholder production, outgrower schemes and commercial …
Why EU rules could redefine Africa's agricultural competitivenessCitizen Digital
… South Africa and Ghana could swell the number of African representatives to six by qualifying from inter-continental play-offs.
More WAFCON shootout heartache for Morocco as Algeria finish thirdCitizen Digital
… She also played in the decisive quarter-final match against Ghana. The right winger intimated the Schochars have a special relationship with God and the fact that people took Malawi as an underdog, God has seen them through the historic moments so far. …
Malawi eye historic WAFCON final as Algeria stand in their wayCitizen Digital
… Against Ghana, she was everywhere and that helped our team win. Normally before matches, we usually talk and plan how we are going to play. …
Sisters-in-arms: The Chawinga duo leading Malawi’s dream run at WAFCONThe Standard
… Rwanda's Digital Ambassadors programme and Coding Academy, Ethiopia's Five Million Coders initiative (270,000 certified and counting), Ghana's new national coders programme, and Kenya's Ajira Digital are real, credible efforts. …
Africa mindset reset must build digital skills, not just digital hypeThe Standard
… Road injury mortality increased significantly in six countries between 2010 and 2023 — Ghana, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Armenia, Costa Rica and the United States. …
Road crashes kill 1.34 million, leave 50.9 million injured worldwideCitizen Digital
… Petrol prices nationally average roughly 1,600 naira ($1.18) per litre, lower than in neighbouring Ghana and Ivory Coast, but too high for many used to years of cheap fuel as their main government benefit. …
Nigerians' cost of living pain deepens as election loomsCapital News
… right corner,” Hussain says. “You put in the claim, click submit, and it’s able to give you the verdict on that particular claim.” According to Hussain, the chatbot has verified more than 6,000 claims and has been used in over 32 African countries, with growing adoption in Ghana …
The Team Building AI to Help Africa Fight MisinformationCitizen Digital
… Later in Rabat, debutants and giant killers Malawi take on three-time runners-up Ghana and the winners will meet Algeria in the other semi-final.
Cameroon surprise Nigeria and reach WAFCON semi-finalsMalkia 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 →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that water management must be central to Africa's agricultural transformation agenda, not peripheral. Only 6 per cent of cultivated land in sub-Saharan Africa is irrigated, while 90 per cent relies on rainfall, leaving farmers vulnerable to climate shocks and unable to feed the continent's projected 2.5 billion people by 2050.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Communication professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and academics from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Namibia gathered in Nairobi for the second edition of Africa Global PR Week (August 26–28) under the theme "Redefining Africa: Africa as a brand." Brand South Africa hosted a masterclass emphasizing the need for African nations to take ownership of their narratives, counter negative global perceptions, and highlight stories of growth and development.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa's Next Super Model 2026 will begin scouting on August 29 in Nairobi following endorsement from Kenya's Ministry of Tourism. The campaign runs through September with casting sessions across Kenya, seeking female applicants aged 18 to 26 from over a dozen African nations; the winner receives $5,000 and international modeling opportunities.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A delegation from the World Bank and Mozambique's water sector visited Kirinyaga County to examine the eWATER project, which expands access to treated water in rural communities through smart water systems with community participation and affordable tariffs. Kirinyaga has worked with eWATER since 2019, installing 177 community smart taps, 83 household connections and six institutional connections in Gathigiriri Ward.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion, nominated to the Teachers Service Commission, told MPs that his history of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not affect his ability to serve independently; he said his union experience could instead strengthen the commission by providing deeper understanding of educators' challenges.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Zion Suzuki, 23, will become the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League, joining Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros. He is the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history and will sign a five-year contract.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
About 300 anti-migrant protesters marched to the 46th SADC summit in Durban, calling on regional leaders to remove foreign nationals. The heavily policed demonstration was organized by a fringe anti-immigrant group amid weeks of protests that prompted tens of thousands of foreign nationals to flee South Africa.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fermentation is a centuries-old process that breaks down carbohydrates and proteins into more digestible forms while enhancing nutritional content through beneficial microorganisms. Nutrition researchers have undertaken an in-depth assessment of fermented African foods and their potential to improve health cost-effectively, noting that while fermented foods hold significant cultural and nutritional value in Africa, they remain under-researched.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON final in Rabat on Sunday to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon, who failed initial qualification but were added as one of the four highest-ranked losers after the tournament expanded from 12 to 16 teams, defeated Malawi with goals from Marie Ngah (twice) and Naomi Eto.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which requires companies placing seven commodities including coffee, cocoa and palm oil on the EU market to demonstrate they are deforestation-free and legally produced, presents both challenges and opportunities for African exporters. With the EU importing over €170 billion in agri-food products annually, compliance—mandatory for large and medium-sized companies by December 2026—could reshape global agricultural trade and competitiveness.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco lost 3-2 to Algeria on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Saturday, with the hosts missing three consecutive penalties. Despite the loss, Morocco qualified for the 32-nation Women's World Cup in Brazil next year by reaching the semi-finals.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi's women's football team plays Algeria in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco. The match represents Malawi's chance to reach a historic World Cup tournament, with the other semi-final pitting hosts Morocco against Cameroon.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have guided Malawi's Scorchers to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and secured the team's qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, achieving an unprecedented achievement for the debutant nation.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa's digital economy transacted $1.4 trillion through mobile money in 2025, but the continent lacks not just talent but a coordinated policy approach: digital skills, trade, and payments are typically managed separately by different ministries when they function as one interlocking system across fifty-four markets.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Road crashes killed 1.34 million people globally and injured 50.9 million in 2023, making road injuries a leading cause of death and disability, particularly among people aged 10–39, according to a study in The Lancet Public Health. Kenya has continued to record fatal crashes, with 21 deaths recorded in one weekend alone.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nigerians face deepening hardship as living standards have crumbled over the past three years under President Bola Tinubu's reforms, including fuel subsidy removals, naira devaluation, and electricity subsidy cuts. The government says the reforms are necessary to prevent fiscal crisis, but citizens report that wages fail to keep pace with rocketing costs.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monsur Hussain and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development in Abuja launched Dubawa AI in 2024, a fact-checking tool using machine learning to help journalists and the public verify claims before they spread online. The team works with journalists and fact-checkers to develop artificial intelligence solutions to combat misinformation across West Africa.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Myriam Nyadjou scored a free-kick goal in the 19th minute to give Cameroon a surprise 1-0 quarter-final victory over defending champions Nigeria at WAFCON in Casablanca on Sunday, sending Cameroon to a semi-final against Morocco and qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi qualified for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup by coming from behind to defeat Ghana 2-1 in a quarter-final in Morocco. The 153rd-ranked Malawi, who had never previously qualified for WAFCON, will face Algeria in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Web3 adoption in Africa is driven by practical financial benefits rather than cryptocurrency enthusiasm: faster, cheaper payments for remittances, farm supplies, and land ownership without middlemen. Sub-Saharan Africa received over $205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, with Nigeria leading at $92.1 billion.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco advanced to the African Women's Cup of Nations semifinals with a 2–1 victory over South Africa in the quarterfinals on August 8, with goals in the 31st and 50th minutes securing their place and a chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Algeria also qualified for the semifinals.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan steeplechasers Emmanuel Lemiso and Nicholas Kitum Losiwareng won their respective heats at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday night, advancing to Friday's final with times of 8:47.61 and 8:45.26 respectively.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest cost for cross-border money transfers, averaging 8.78 percent of amounts sent compared with a global average of 6.49 percent. Binance says blockchain technology and informal savings group models could reduce these costs for families and small businesses.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi, the lowest-ranked of 16 tournament qualifiers, advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, finishing first in Group C alongside Nigeria and Zambia on six points. Nigeria also qualified by defeating Egypt 6-2, and the two will face Ghana or Mali and Cameroon respectively in the quarter-finals.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-18 Boys' and Girls' hockey teams are preparing for the Africa 5s Tournament in Nairobi, which serves as the Hockey 5s World Cup qualifiers. The tournament, running Thursday through Saturday, brings together teams from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda, with both national teams aiming to qualify for the World Cup.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan filmmakers are positioning themselves to access Africa's $5 billion film industry as a Ugandan awards ceremony expands across the continent, offering financing, co-production deals, and new markets. Kenya's film industry contributes an estimated $130 million annually to GDP.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Hervé Renard, who led Ivory Coast to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, has been appointed for a second spell as coach, replacing Emerse Fae. Renard, 57, was most recently Tunisia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →