… A 5-1 drubbing by the Netherlands brought them crashing back down to earth, and a nervy draw with Japan was required to see them into the knockout round, where they were steamrollered by France. …
… People have migrated from Cape Verde throughout its history -- the World Cup squad includes players born in the Netherlands, Portugal, France, the United States and Ireland -- including a sizeable number to Argentina. …
… y 01, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's midfielder #11 Ismael Saibari celebrates after winning in the shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands …
… Two European powerhouses have already been ejected from the tournament after Germany and the Netherlands were beaten on penalties in the last 32 by Paraguay and Morocco respectively -- and England don't want to be next. …
Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit By AFP July 01, 2026 07:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down …
Audio By VocalizeNetherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32. …
… That was after an up-and-down first round in which they hammered Tunisia 5-1, were thrashed by the Netherlands by the same score, and then came from behind to draw 1-1 with Japan.But getting to the finals was an achievement in itself, after they finished bottom of their qualifyin …
… Two European powerhouses have already been ejected from the tournament after Germany and the Netherlands were beaten on penalties in the last 32 by Paraguay and Morocco respectively -- and England do not want to be next.The Three Lions are aiming to end a 60-year wait to collect …
Morocco World Cup win sparks joy, arrests in Netherlands By AFP June 30, 2026 01:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's forward Brahim Diaz celebrates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) sem …
… at World Cup By AFP June 30, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's players celebrate after winning in the shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.