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Audio By VocalizeJapan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group F. …
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden drawThe Standard
… Tunisia were beaten 3-1 by the Netherlands in Kansas City on Thursday, following a 5-1 defeat against Sweden and a 4-0 reverse against Japan to finish bottom of Group F. …
Tunisia coach Renard has 'no regrets' despite World Cup flopCitizen Digital
… Things could get even worse for Tunisia's chastened players, whose last match on Thursday night is against Group F leaders the Netherlands, before they return home. …
Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctionsCitizen Digital
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Tunisia coach Renard demands pride in final World Cup outingCitizen Digital
… He is 34 but he has the same passion for playing football as a kid." Brazil now go to Houston for a last-32 tie next Monday against the runners-up in Group F -- either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden. …
Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World CupCitizen Digital
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Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach OuahbiCitizen Digital
USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts By AFP June 25, 2026 11:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Chris Richards of the United States talks to the media durin …
USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockoutsCitizen Digital
… But by finishing second to Brazil on goal difference, Morocco will head to Monterrey for a likely meeting against the Netherlands or Japan in the last 32 on Monday. …
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32Citizen Digital
… But by finishing second to Brazil on goal difference, Morocco will head to Monterrey for a likely meeting against the Netherlands or Japan in the last 32 on Monday. …
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32The Standard
… He is 34 but he has the same passion for playing football as a kid." Brazil now go to Houston for a last-32 tie next Monday against the runners-up in Group F -- either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden. …
Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World CupNew Germany coach Jurgen Klopp called on his squad to harness collective power ahead of his first match against the Netherlands on Thursday, following the team's third-straight early World Cup elimination after losing to Paraguay at the last-32 stage.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp called on his squad to harness collective power ahead of his first match against the Netherlands on Thursday, following the team's third-straight early World Cup elimination after losing to Paraguay at the last-32 stage.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Museum of the Asian-African Conference in Bandung preserves the 1955 gathering where Asian and African leaders challenged colonialism and demanded greater voice for newly independent nations. Indonesian officials frame this legacy as underpinning ongoing cooperation between Asia and Africa today.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on countries to develop concrete plans to quit fossil fuels and lift their emissions targets, hailing renewable energy as "unstoppable" and the cheapest source of new electricity. Germany became the third country to issue a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, after France and the Netherlands.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced plans to establish its first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland, and the Netherlands, while expanding its data centre footprint in Malaysia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Hong Kong over the next 12 months.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government of Kenya called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa's horticultural trade potential during the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi. Kenya exports roughly 467,000 metric tonnes of horticultural produce annually, valued at about US$1.143 billion.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 120 adolescent girls and young women from across Kenya are calling for greater inclusion in decisions affecting their lives and communities ahead of the 2027 General Election, with organisers arguing that young people should be included in governance and political processes even if not yet eligible to vote.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway bid farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday in a funeral attended by dignitaries including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prince William. The king died on August 28, aged 89.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Hockey Union President Nahashon Randiek called for increased investment in modern hockey infrastructure across the country to strengthen Kenya's competitiveness internationally, citing the inauguration of an artificial turf pitch at Hillcrest International School as an example of the world-class facilities needed to nurture talent.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The second day of the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday features Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, Swiss star Audrey Werro, and newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos. Diamond League winners in events at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship earn automatic qualification to a $10 million showdown.
5 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 →
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's volleyball coach Geoffrey Omondi says his team is prepared for a quarter-final match against Algeria at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship on Tuesday at Kasarani Indoors Arena, with an Olympic 2028 ticket at stake.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's central challenge is not presidential term limits but rather the failure of institutions to coordinate effectively across government. The author uses agricultural exports as an example, showing how a single crop must navigate dozens of state bodies with no single entity responsible for the outcome.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rwanda's government confirmed that representatives from several European countries visited this week to discuss making Rwanda a transit point for deported migrants and rejected asylum seekers. Germany, Austria, Denmark, Greece and the Netherlands are seeking to establish "hubs" outside the European Union by year-end, following European Parliament legislation passed in June.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is repositioning the Nairobi International Trade Fair as a marketplace for investment, exports and partnerships, moving beyond its traditional role as an agricultural exhibition. The fair, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, is expected to draw exhibitors from more than 25 countries.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Dutch court has sentenced a 66-year-old man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, including preventing Tutsis from escaping a stadium in Mbazi where approximately 3,000 were killed, and throwing a grenade into the crowd. He was convicted of war crimes and genocide after the judge found his actions were committed with "genocidal intent."
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 273 people and left more than 1,300 missing on Wednesday, with rescue teams searching devastated zones Thursday. According to the US Geological Survey, the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that sent forth an overwhelming flow of icy debris along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Devastating flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 160 people, with official figures indicating at least 341 foreign nationals missing. Hikers and climbers from around the world are among those unaccounted for, including nationals from India, Ukraine, and Australia.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is hosting the Nairobi International Trade Fair from September 28 to October 4, expecting participation from over 25 countries including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, France, Belgium, India, Israel, Indonesia, Turkey, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Qatar, Ethiopia and Egypt, aiming to position the event as a marketplace for investment, exports, partnerships and innovation.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Xavi Hernández, newly appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, vowed to restore the attacking football style the Oranje are known for. He said playing offensive, dominating football will bring better results after the team's disappointing recent World Cup campaign.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Fokker 70 presidential aircraft has finished an extensive overhaul in the Netherlands, with upgrades including new satellite communications and system improvements. The aircraft, known as "Harambee One," was fitted with the latest FDX Satcom system for enhanced in-flight connectivity.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto will return to defend their titles at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, which marks the race's 50th anniversary since adopting the five-borough course. The professional field includes three defending champions, 40 Olympians and Paralympians, 25 Olympic, Paralympic and World Championships medallists, and 22 national record holders.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling the ICC "corrupt and fatally politicised"; the ICC responded by calling the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on court independence, with EU officials voicing support for the court's autonomy.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros. Reijnders, who represented the Netherlands at the recent World Cup, has signed a contract until 2031.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Firefighters are attempting to encircle Belgium's largest wildfire in a century at the High Fens nature reserve, which has grown to 3,000 hectares. The blaze, which charred peatland, pine trees and hiking trails, has been partially contained, but difficult terrain and gusty easterly winds complicate operations.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Stella Juva, a solar-powered ambulance designed by Eindhoven University of Technology students in collaboration with Amref Health Africa, has begun operations in Kenya to deliver off-grid medical aid to remote areas. The vehicle can travel up to 715 kilometres on a sunny day and relies on independent charging infrastructure.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes region has called on the DRC to swiftly implement a disarmament protocol after an FDLR faction formally accepted and signed it on July 28. The ICG, chaired by France and including the US, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the EU, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, urged Kinshasa to develop an operational plan and realistic timeline for the effective neutralisation of the FDLR.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Xavi Hernandez, Barcelona's former coach and 2010 World Cup winner with Spain, has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team on a four-year deal, becoming their first foreign manager in 48 years. He will lead the Oranje's Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →