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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Kalonzo rules out pre-election talks with Ruto, dismisses coalition claims
  3. Citizen Digital

    Group C action continues on Saturday with Malawi facing Egypt at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, followed by Zambia taking on Nigeria at the Al Madina Stadium.

    WAFCON: Burkina Faso edge 10-woman Tanzania 2-1
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Intended to highlight bilateral agreements under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the slide featured six partner nations: Nigeria, Mozambique, Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, and Cameroon.

    US State Department regrets "unfortunate error" after map mislabels every African country at top AIDS summit
  6. Citizen Digital

    Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria By AFP July 29, 2026 10:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malaw

    Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
  7. Citizen Digital

    In Durban's Chatsworth industrial area, a manager at a clothing factory said the departure of skilled machinists from Malawi and Mozambique had left factories struggling to meet orders.

    South Africa's migrant exodus leaves employers short-handed
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco.

    Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
  9. The Standard

    Record 10-time winners and defending champions Nigeria and debutants Malawi are the other teams in the mini-league.Banda, a 26-year forward who plays for Orlando Pride in the United States, demonstrated at the Olympic Stadium in the Moroccan capital why she is rated among the bes

    Banda scores four as Zambia crush Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON
  10. Citizen Digital

    Record 10-time winners and defending champions Nigeria and debutants Malawi are the other teams in the mini-league.

    Banda scores four as Zambia crush Egypt in WAFCON
  11. 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
  12. Capital News

    The announcement came shortly after accompanying former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair on a regional tour of Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Kenya.

    Nzioka Waita to exit Tony Blair Institute for 2027 Machakos governor race
World & Region

Salif Keïta cancels South Africa festival over anti-migrant violence

The News

Renowned Malian musician Salif Keïta has withdrawn from his scheduled performance at South Africa's Mangaung African Cultural Festival, citing protest against rising xenophobic intimidation and violence targeting African migrants in the country. The 77-year-old artist, who performed during the anti-apartheid struggle, said the treatment of migrants conflicts with Nelson Mandela's legacy.

28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Salif Keïta cancels South Africa festival over anti-migrant violence

    Renowned Malian musician Salif Keïta has withdrawn from his scheduled performance at South Africa's Mangaung African Cultural Festival, citing protest against rising xenophobic intimidation and violence targeting African migrants in the country. The 77-year-old artist, who performed during the anti-apartheid struggle, said the treatment of migrants conflicts with Nelson Mandela's legacy.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. South Africa police bust major crystal meth lab, arrest five

    South African security forces raided a clandestine laboratory near the Zimbabwe border on Thursday and seized drugs and equipment valued at around 600 million rand ($37 million), arresting two Mexican nationals, two Zimbabweans, and a Malawian. The discovery is part of a series of recent busts involving Mexican nationals that have led authorities to suspect Latin American cartels are expanding into Africa.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Cameroon's women beat Malawi 3-0 to win first WAFCON

    Cameroon's national women's football team won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Malawi 3–0 in Sunday's final in Morocco. Thousands of supporters gathered in Yaounde on Monday to celebrate the team's return home.

    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. 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

  3. Cameroon wins first WAFCON title, defeats Malawi 3-0

    Marie Gisele Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added one goal as Cameroon defeated debutant Malawi 3-0 in the African Women Cup of Nations final on August 16 in Rabat, Morocco, claiming the continental title for the first time after losing three previous finals to Nigeria.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Sabaot community performs cleansing ceremony in Trans-Nzoia County

    Hundreds of Sabaot community members from Kenya and neighbouring countries gathered in Trans-Nzoia County for a traditional cleansing ceremony aimed at ending a century of disunity and tribal animosity. Elders representing the community's 27 clans conducted a ritual intended to dispel historical curses that had divided the community politically and economically.

    16 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

  2. Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final

    Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga led Malawi to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco, where they face Cameroon and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, who saved four penalties in the semi-final.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. South Africa seeks $18 million from African nations for migrant repatriation costs

    South Africa is requesting reimbursement from Malawi, Ethiopia, and Nigeria for nearly $18 million spent deporting and repatriating over 80,000 foreign nationals since June, with expenses covering buses, temporary centres, and staff overtime.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Malawi reach WAFCON final, Chawinga sisters lead upset

    Malawi, ranked 153rd in the world, beat Algeria 3-1 in the WAFCON semi-final on Wednesday in Rabat to reach the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. Tabitha Chawinga scored twice and sister Temwa once in the victory.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

  3. 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

Monday 10 August

  1. 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

  2. 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

Sunday 9 August

  1. Kenya, Israel explore irrigation and climate-smart farming solutions

    A showcase event in Nairobi brought together farmers, government officials, researchers, and development organisations to explore ways to help communities cope with water shortages and changing weather patterns through irrigation and climate-smart agriculture. The Israeli Ambassador said irrigation is among the most pressing agricultural needs facing Kenya and Africa, and highlighted the importance of practical, easy-to-understand technologies like drip irrigation.

    9 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. 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. FIFA backs Infantino despite World Cup privatisation controversy

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received "full support" from senior directors following a crisis meeting in Morocco, though the organisation apologised for errors made in handling a now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, which had faced widespread criticism.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. FIFA backs Infantino, apologises for World Cup privatisation plan

    FIFA's leadership has given "full support" to president Gianni Infantino following his decision to shelve a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment, while acknowledging "errors" were made in how the proposal was handled after it was leaked to media.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. 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

Monday 3 August

  1. Kenya, Beginnings Fund sign $80m maternal and newborn health deal

    The Government has signed a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the Beginnings Fund worth USD 80 million (Sh10.4 billion) to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare across 21 priority counties through about 200 health facilities, aiming to reach an estimated 5.9 million women and newborns by 2031 and prevent more than 46,000 maternal and newborn deaths.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kalonzo rules out pre-election talks with President Ruto

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out pre-election talks with President William Ruto, insisting he will only engage the Head of State after the 2027 General Election. He dismissed speculation that he was planning to abandon the United Opposition and enter into a political pact with Ruto ahead of the polls.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

Friday 31 July

  1. US State Department misrepresents six African nations on PEPFAR summit map

    The U.S. Department of State issued a formal apology after displaying a map during the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro that incorrectly labeled all six highlighted partner nations—Nigeria, Mozambique, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi, and Cameroon—meant to showcase bilateral agreements under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Nigeria was depicted as landlocked in the Sahara, Mozambique was transposed to the Horn of Africa, and Côte d'Ivoire was shifted to the opposite side of the continent.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Chawinga sisters lead Malawi upset of Nigeria at WAFCON

    Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsider Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Temwa scored twice and Tabitha once in one of the greatest shocks since WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. South Africa faces labour shortage as migrants flee anti-foreigner violence

    South Africa's farms, factories, and households are scrambling for workers after more than 160,000 foreign workers left in recent weeks to escape deadly anti-migrant protests and intensified immigration enforcement, leaving crops unpicked and labour shortages widespread.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Chawinga sisters lead Malawi upset over Nigeria at WAFCON

    Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored as rank outsiders Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3–2 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco. Malawi, ranked 153rd globally and competing for the first time, upset Nigeria, ranked 36th and winners of 10 of 13 previous tournaments.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Banda scores four as Zambia beat Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

    Barbra Banda scored four goals as Zambia defeated Egypt 6-0 on Tuesday in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, the widest winning margin so far in the tournament.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Banda scores four as Zambia beats Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

    Barbra Banda scored four goals as Zambia defeated Egypt 6-0 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Rabat, the widest winning margin in the 16-team event. Zambia topped Group C with three points.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nigeria urges South Africa to stop xenophobic attacks on migrants

    Nigeria's government told South Africa to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying the violence was straining diplomatic ties and raising questions about government complicity. President Tinubu ordered the meeting to address what Nigeria described as persistent "Afrophobic attacks" targeting African migrants in South Africa.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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