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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Speaking during the finals of the Captain Irene Ndanu Super Cup and Soccer Summit at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, the former Ghana captain said Kenya has the potential to become a football powerhouse if it strengthens youth development structures.

    Asamoah Gyan urges Kenya to prioritize grassroots football over athletics bias
  3. The Standard

    The programme follows the first session held in Tanzania in June.During the Mombasa training, 81 participants from Kenya, Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania underwent intensive training on Good Agricultural Manage

    Kenya, Africa cashewnut actors trained to enhance value additon and growth
  4. The Standard

    Speaking during the International Sickle Cell Symposium in Nairobi, health experts and policymakers from Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Ghana shared lessons on how their countries are embedding sickle cell services into national health systems instead of relying on donor-funded or s

    Kenya joins Africa's push to bring sickle cell care under health insurance
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeCameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals thanks to a 1-0 win against Ghana on Sunday, and a 3-2 victory for Mali over Cape Verde.

    Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals
  6. The Standard

    Statistically, I always compare it with Ghana. Ghana is ahead of Kenya when it comes to football because I think Kenya lacks the basics.

    Kenya focusing on athletics than football, Asamoah Gyan says
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Ghana backs proposal to extend presidential term, lower age limit By AFP July 31, 2026 07:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.

    Ghana backs proposal to extend presidential term, lower age limit
  9. The Standard

    In Ghana, biochar technologies convert agricultural waste into soil-enhancing materials that improve crop yields while capturing carbon.

    Turning farm waste into wealth: Counties bet on agricultural recycling
  10. Citizen Digital

    As Africa's most industrialised economy, South Africa has attracted migrants from Nigeria as well as other countries including Ghana, Mozambique ​and Malawi.

    Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response
  11. The Standard

    Most former British colonies that drove on the left side of the road -including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia -changed to driving on the right side to align with the majority of Francophone and Lusophone countries.

    The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and its implications for regional dynamics and security
  12. The Standard

    The upgrade came months after the bank severed ties with Fitch Ratings, accusing the agency of misjudging its mission following a downgrade to junk status amid disagreements over its role in debt restructurings for Ghana and Zambia.

    Afreximbank returns to US dollar bond market with $1.5 billion

Yesterday

  1. Kenya faces Nigeria in African Volleyball Championship Round of 16

    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

  2. Malkia Strikers sweep Mali 3-0 in African Championship

    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

Thursday 27 August

  1. Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeat Mali in African volleyball championship

    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

  2. Africa's food systems need water investment, not rainfed reliance

    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

  3. Africa Global PR Week convenes to redefine continent's global narrative

    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

Sunday 23 August

  1. Africa's Next Super Model scouting launches August 29 in Nairobi

    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

Friday 21 August

  1. World Bank, Mozambique delegation studies Kirinyaga water access model

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Sossion tells MPs union past won't compromise TSC independence

    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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Japanese goalkeeper Suzuki joins Aston Villa for record fee

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. South African anti-migrant march protests at SADC summit

    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

  2. Fermented African foods offer health benefits, researchers say

    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

  3. Cameroon wins WAFCON for first time, beats Malawi

    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

  4. EU deforestation rules reshape African agricultural trade dynamics

    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

Saturday 15 August

  1. Morocco loses WAFCON third-place playoff to Algeria on penalties

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Malawi face Algeria in WAFCON semi-final Wednesday

    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

  2. Chawinga sisters lead Malawi to WAFCON semi-finals, World Cup

    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

  3. Africa's digital economy needs integrated skills policy

    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

  4. Road crashes kill 1.34 million, injure 50.9 million yearly

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Nigerian cost of living worsens ahead of elections

    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

Monday 10 August

  1. West African team launches Dubawa AI fact-checking tool

    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

  2. Cameroon beats Nigeria 1-0, advances to WAFCON semi-finals

    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

  3. Rank outsiders Malawi beat Ghana to reach WAFCON semi-finals

    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

  4. Stablecoins enable cheaper remittances and payments across Africa

    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

Sunday 9 August

  1. Morocco beats South Africa 2–1 to reach WAFCON semifinals

    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

Saturday 8 August

  1. Kenya's under-20 runners advance in Eugene steeplechase heats

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. Africans pay world's highest remittance costs; Binance proposes blockchain solution

    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

  2. Malawi reaches WAFCON quarter-finals despite losing to Zambia

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Kenya U18 hockey teams pursue World Cup qualification

    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

  2. Kenyan filmmakers pursue continental deals through expanded awards

    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

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Hervé Renard returns as Ivory Coast national team coach

    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

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