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Ivory Coast

2026-04-242026-10-31

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Hosts Morocco play South Africa and Ivory Coast face Algeria on Saturday.Infantino, under fire for a now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, earlier held emergency talks in Morocco with directors of the world football governing body. …

    Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals
  3. The Standard

    … They were due to discover their opponents last night after the final matches in that mini-league.Ivory Coast lead Group B with four points, Burkina Faso and Tanzania have three each and South Africa one, leaving all four nations with a chance to progress. …

    Starlets knocked out as Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarters
  4. Citizen Digital

    Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach By AFP August 04, 2026 10:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tunisia national team head coach Hervé Renard is seen during 2026 FIFA World Cup group F match between Japan …

    Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Ivory Coast lead Group B with four points, Burkina Faso and Tanzania have three each and South Africa one, leaving all four nations with a chance to progress. …

    Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarter-finals
  6. The Standard

    … They will discover their opponents on Tuesday after the final matches in that mini-league.Ivory Coast lead Group B with four points, Burkina Faso and Tanzania have three each and South Africa one, leaving all four nations with a chance to progress. …

    Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarter-finals
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Ivory Coast lead the group with four points following their 2-2 draw with South Africa at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat. …

    WAFCON: Burkina Faso edge 10-woman Tanzania 2-1
  8. July 2026
  9. The Standard

    … Diomande, 19, is under contract until 2030 in Leipzig but has become one of European football's hottest properties, particularly after starring for Ivory Coast at the World Cup.In June, a source at Paris Saint-Germain told AFP that the European champions were interested in signin …

    Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Ivorian star Diomande
  10. Citizen Digital

    … It came as no surprise when they snatched victory to lead a group that includes Burkina Faso and the Ivory Coast. …

    Superb goals give Tanzania WAFCON win over South Africa
  11. Citizen Digital

    Harambee Starlets target statement win over hosts Morocco in WAFCON opener By Geoffrey Mwamburi July 26, 2026 12:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets' in action against hosts Ivory Coast at …

    Harambee Starlets target statement win over hosts Morocco in WAFCON opener
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Many victims are also trafficked within Nigeria, with others sent to countries like Senegal, Mali and Ivory Coast, where prostitution is legal. …

    Duped or spun with juju: how sex trade trafficks Nigerian women
Society

Kenya's warming weather and rains prompt malaria vigilance

The News

As Kenya faces forecasts of above-average rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures during the October–December rains, health experts are urging highland counties to strengthen early-warning systems to detect potential malaria outbreaks, given that the combination of conditions could affect transmission in the Western Kenya Highlands.

26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

  1. Kenya's warming weather and rains prompt malaria vigilance

    As Kenya faces forecasts of above-average rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures during the October–December rains, health experts are urging highland counties to strengthen early-warning systems to detect potential malaria outbreaks, given that the combination of conditions could affect transmission in the Western Kenya Highlands.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Real Madrid's Diomande shines ahead of Leipzig Champions League match

    Yan Diomande, signed by Real Madrid for a club record 140 million euros from RB Leipzig this summer, scored a goal against Sevilla in La Liga and will face his former club Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nedbank completes Sh109.6 billion NCBA Group takeover

    South Africa's Nedbank Group has completed its acquisition of a 66 per cent controlling stake in Kenya's NCBA Group, with settlement scheduled for October 21 and actual payment to shareholders including the Kenyatta and Ndegwa families beginning November 3. NCBA will remain a Nairobi-based subsidiary with its own brand and local leadership, with 34 per cent of shares continuing to trade on the Nairobi bourse.

    20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Kenya's Emerging Stars advance to AFCON U-23 second round

    Kenya's Emerging Stars qualified for the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations U-23 qualifiers, advancing 5-4 on aggregate despite losing 3-1 to Tanzania in the return leg. Kenya will face Ivory Coast in the second round, with the first leg scheduled for November.

    6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Portuguese coach Queiroz departs Ghana after Gambia loss

    Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a defeat to Gambia worsened the Black Stars' crisis. The Ghana Football Association mutually agreed to terminate his contract barely a month after reappointing him, citing that necessary conditions were not fully established.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Sunshine Development Tour launches West African expansion with Lagos event

    The Sunshine Development Tour will hold its inaugural West African event, the Lakowe Lakes Classic, in Lagos, Nigeria from October 2 to 4, bringing together 139 players from 10 countries competing for a US$50,000 prize fund and ranking points.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra, Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau away, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during the second matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi after trailing by two goals.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra after leading by two goals, Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches on Tuesday.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

  1. Kenya Emerging Stars beat Tanzania 4-1 in U23 AFCON qualifier

    Kenya's Emerging Stars defeated Tanzania 4-1 at home in the first leg of their 2027 Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie, with Kevin Wangaya scoring twice as Kenya dominated possession and control from the opening minute.

    28 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Guinea opposition figure and former PM Sidya Toure dies at 81

    Sidya Toure, a former prime minister and leading opposition figure in Guinea who had been leading the Union of Republican Forces from exile in Ivory Coast, has died in Paris at age 81. Toure's party was among 40 political parties dissolved in March under strongman Mamady Doumbouya.

    26 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Cameroon probe sought into Eto'o alleged Russian payment

    An amateur football club association has called for an investigation into Cameroon Football Federation chief Samuel Eto'o over allegations he improperly received approximately 567,000 euros from the Russian Football Federation related to a 2023 friendly match. The association plans to file lawsuits against Eto'o in Cameroon and against the Russian Football Union.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Yaya Toure set to become first African Champions League coach

    Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 43, is preparing to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League as Slovan Bratislava's manager, ahead of their match against Paris Saint-Germain. Toure left his role as assistant with Saudi Arabia's national team to join the Slovak club in July.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Aubameyang quits Gabon national team after AFCON exclusion

    Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang announced his retirement from the national team, stating he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and reinstatement following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Gabon were eliminated in the group stage.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Abidjan housing shortage strains residents amid urban growth

    Residents of Ivory Coast's capital struggle to find affordable housing despite economic growth, with a UN report showing Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest rate of rental unaffordability at 55 percent. Africa's urban population is expected to grow from 700 million to 1.4 billion by 2050, creating around 20 additional megacities with more than 10 million inhabitants.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ivory Coast captain Kessie rejoins Atalanta, rebuffs Juventus

    Franck Kessie, the 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder with 104 international caps who captained Ivory Coast at the World Cup, has signed a multi-year contract with Atalanta after reportedly being courted by Juventus. Kessie was previously with Atalanta from 2015 to 2019 and was a free agent after leaving Saudi club Al-Ahli in May.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. American actor Tyrese Gibson travels to Nairobi after Uganda

    American actor and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson has embarked on his journey to Kenya's capital as part of an extended tour across the African continent, having recently visited South Africa.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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. Butere Girls seek top-two finish at East Africa basketball games

    Reigning national basketball champions Butere Girls Senior School aim to improve on their bronze medal from last year's East Africa games, which begin Friday in Morogoro, Tanzania. The team will play without three key players on national duty at the FIBA Under-18 Afrobasket Championship in Abidjan, but coach Chris Odeke says good preparations and quality replacements position them for a strong campaign.

    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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Real Madrid signs Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig

    Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.

    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 eliminated from WAFCON after loss to Algeria

    Kenya was knocked out of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after losing 2-0 to Algeria in the group stage. Morocco and Algeria advanced to the quarter-finals from Group A, with Morocco topping the group despite a 0-0 draw with Senegal, while Senegal was also eliminated.

    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 →

  2. Morocco and Algeria qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals

    Morocco topped Group A at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with seven points, including a 0-0 draw with Senegal, while Algeria finished second with six points after a 2-0 victory over Kenya. Both teams advanced to the quarter-finals; Senegal and Kenya were eliminated.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Morocco, Algeria progress to WAFCON quarter-finals

    Morocco topped Group A with seven points despite a goalless draw with Senegal, while Algeria finished second with six points after defeating Kenya 2-0. Kenya and Senegal were eliminated.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Burkina Faso beats 10-woman Tanzania 2-1 at WAFCON

    Tanzania's Twiga Stars lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in their second Africa Women Cup of Nations group match in Casablanca on Friday, with the result putting pressure on the East Africans to win their final preliminary match to reach the quarter-finals. Tanzania had a player sent off in the 56th minute but managed to equalize before Burkina Faso scored again.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Real Madrid negotiates with Leipzig to sign Ivorian winger Diomande

    Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, though a source at the German club said negotiations are ongoing and no agreement has been reached. Diomande, under contract until 2030, has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, and scored 12 goals with eight assists in the Bundesliga this season.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

  1. Tanzania beats South Africa 2-1 at WAFCON in Morocco

    Diana Msewa and Hasnath Umbamba scored for Tanzania in a 2-1 Group B victory over South Africa at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday, with Msewa earning player-of-the-match honours for her solo goal.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Harambee Starlets aim upset over hosts Morocco in WAFCON

    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.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Sex traffickers lure Nigerian women with false job promises

    Nigerian women are being trafficked along West African migrant routes to Europe through deception—promised legitimate jobs abroad but forced into prostitution and trapped by debt and superstitious "juju" curses. Many face family rejection upon return because they stop sending remittances home.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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