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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Kenya will begin their Group ‘A’ campaign against hosts Morocco on July 26 before facing Senegal and Algeria.

    Harambee Starlets ready to conquer WAFCON after Miramas camp
  3. Citizen Digital

    Other countries set to descend on Nairobi are former champions Cameroon, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Egypt, Rwanda, Morocco, Mali, DR Congo and Algeria.

    Kenya races against time to deliver venues for African Volleyball Champs
  4. 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
  5. Capital News

    ilt in phases over several years rather than all at once, with analysts telling the BBC it will not begin in Nigeria because the country was initially flagged as a potential stumbling block. “The plan is finance the project in segments starting with the Morocco-Mauritania-Senegal

    West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
  6. The Standard

    Belgium needed Kevin De Bruyne's craft and Romelu Lukaku's power off the bench to beat Senegal; no single position wins a tournament.

    The best financial lesson from the World Cup: Prepare
  7. Citizen Digital

    Kenya has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal and Algeria, with the Starlets set to open their campaign against Morocco on July 26 before facing Senegal on July 30 and Algeria on August 3.

    Strategic pivot that could redefine Kenyan football
  8. The Standard

    For Bosnia, as in 2014, the World Cup remains a platform where a country shaped by war, genocide memory and political division can project unity, youth and possibility.Senegal, Algeria and Croatia also remind us that football histories are often tied to national struggle, colonia

    Football as national therapy in conflict-torn states
  9. The Standard

    The list includes Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa, alongside countries stretching from Cameroon and Ethiopia to Senegal, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    UK visa squeeze shutters Kenyan father's dream
  10. Citizen Digital

    The Starlets open their Group A campaign against hosts Morocco on July 26 before facing Senegal on July 30 and Algeria on August 3.

    WAFCON could be career-changer, says Harambee Starlets keeper Kundu
  11. Citizen Digital

    The Starlets begin their Group A campaign against hosts Morocco on 26 July before facing Senegal and Algeria.

    Harambee Starlets eye strong WAFCON campaign after 'strong' backing
Sport

Kenya beach handball team qualifies for 2026 Youth Olympics

The News

Kenya's beach handball girls' team has earned a spot at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, marking a historic milestone for the sport in the country. The Beach Handball Commission chair calls for greater national investment in youth athletics, highlighting the discipline, confidence, and resilience the sport builds in young players.

12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kenya beach handball team qualifies for 2026 Youth Olympics

    Kenya's beach handball girls' team has earned a spot at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, marking a historic milestone for the sport in the country. The Beach Handball Commission chair calls for greater national investment in youth athletics, highlighting the discipline, confidence, and resilience the sport builds in young players.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KVF asks Ruto to support Malkia Strikers African title bid

    Kenya Volleyball Federation Deputy President Paul Bitok has called on President William Ruto to attend the African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship as guest of honor and encourage Kenyans to attend, saying their support will be vital as Malkia Strikers seek to defend their African title and target qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

    12 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

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

Friday 7 August

  1. Harambee Starlets target 2028 Olympics after WAFCON elimination

    Kenya's women's national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON after finishing bottom of their group without a point. They will now focus on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, beginning their campaign against Seychelles in October.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

  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. Coach Odemba's future uncertain after WAFCON group stage exit

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets finished bottom of their WAFCON group without a point, exiting the tournament after losses to Morocco (4-0), Senegal (1-0), and Algeria (2-0). The FKF Technical Committee will review coach Beldine Odemba's performance.

    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

  4. Kenya loses 2-0 to Algeria, exits WAFCON 2026

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets were eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Algeria in their final Group A match in Rabat, Morocco, finishing the tournament without a point after three successive defeats.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Africa's colonial wildlife laws fail to protect people and ecosystems

    A scholar analysing wildlife laws across all 54 African countries found they follow a colonial model that separates people from protected areas. Research shows these laws fail both wildlife and communities, despite Africa housing 8,924 protected areas covering 14.51% of total land.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Cameroon qualifies for WAFCON quarter-finals with Ghana win

    Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Sunday, securing six points in Group D. Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde means Cameroon is guaranteed a top-two finish regardless of their final group match.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Starlets face Algeria seeking first WAFCON win

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets, winless after losses to Morocco (4-0) and Senegal (1-0) in the 2026 Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco, face Algeria on Monday with head coach Beldine Odemba emphasizing improved scoring and defensive focus.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Harambee Starlets' underperformance rooted in systemic neglect

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's women's football team's poor showing at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations—including losses to Morocco, Senegal, and facing Algeria—stems from years of neglect, inconsistent planning, and inadequate investment in women's football, rather than being solely attributable to the head coach.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Odemba blames poor finishing for Harambee Starlets WAFCON loss

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets lost 1-0 to Senegal in their Group A match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, with head coach Beldine Odemba attributing the defeat to missed chances and a defensive lapse. The loss leaves Kenya at the bottom of Group A after back-to-back defeats.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Morocco defeats Algeria 1-0 in WAFCON group match

    Sanaa Mssoudy scored in the 84th minute to give hosts Morocco a 1-0 victory over Algeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations group match in Rabat on Thursday.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Kenya's Harambee Starlets struggle at WAFCON with two defeats

    The Harambee Starlets lost 1-0 to Senegal in their second Group A match at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco on Thursday, compounding their earlier 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in the tournament opener. The losses leave Kenya facing an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harambee Starlets seek redemption against Senegal after Morocco loss

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets face Senegal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after losing 4-0 to hosts Morocco in their opening Group A match. Defender Euphrasier Shilwatso expressed confidence the team is ready for the must-win encounter, saying they used the loss as a learning experience.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Starlets aim to bounce back against Senegal at WAFCON

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets face Senegal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations following a 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening Group A match. Defender Euphrasier Shilwatso said the team used the defeat as a learning experience and are ready for the must-win encounter, which will determine their continuation in the tournament and potential qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Harambee Starlets face elimination after second straight WAFCON loss

    Kenya's women's football team lost 1-0 to Senegal in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, their second consecutive defeat and leaving them pointless at the bottom of the group. The Starlets must beat Algeria in their final match and rely on other favourable results to have any chance of reaching the quarter-finals.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Harambee Starlets face Senegal in Wafcon knockout-stage decider

    After a 4-0 loss to Morocco, Kenya's Harambee Starlets must defeat Senegal in their second Group A match to stay alive in the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations; both teams have dropped points in their opening matches and need a win to keep hopes of advancing to the knockouts and qualifying for the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup alive.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

  6. Harambee Starlets face Senegal in must-win WAFCON fixture

    Kenya's women's football team plays Senegal in Group A of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 4-0 loss to Morocco; victories against Senegal and Algeria are essential for the Starlets to reach the knockout stages and secure a place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Harambee Starlets face Senegal in WAFCON Group A match

    Kenya's women's football team will play Senegal on Thursday at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, seeking to bounce back after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening Group A fixture. Head coach Beldine Odemba said she has been working on the players' mental strength and confidence for the challenge.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Nabwire urges patience after Starlets' WAFCON opening loss

    Former Harambee Starlets captain Doreen Nabwire has called on fans to support the national women's team despite their 4-0 defeat to Morocco in their opening Group A match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nabwire believes Kenya can turn things around in remaining fixtures against Senegal and Algeria.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nabwire urges patience for Harambee Starlets at WAFCON

    After Kenya's 4-0 loss to Morocco in their opening WAFCON Group A match, former captain Doreen Nabwire has called on fans to support the team, saying they can still turn things around in remaining matches against Senegal and Algeria.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Starlets goalkeeper Awour confident after Morocco loss at WAFCON

    Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Lilian Awour says Kenya will correct their mistakes and fight for a win against Senegal after their 4-0 opening defeat to Morocco at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, despite struggling in the first half.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Starlets aim to recover against Senegal after Morocco loss

    Kenya's women's football team lost 4-0 to Morocco in their opening match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations and face Senegal on July 30 needing positive results to progress from the group stage, with coach Beldine Odemba saying the team has identified errors to correct.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya loses 4-0 to Morocco in WAFCON Group A opener

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets were defeated 4-0 by hosts Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener in Rabat, their first continental finals appearance in a decade. The loss leaves Kenya bottom of the group ahead of a Thursday match against Senegal.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Harambee Starlets lose 4-0 to Morocco in Wafcon opener

    Kenya's women's football team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their opening Group A match of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations. The team's return to continental competition after a decade was undermined by administrative issues and limited preparation, exposing gaps against a professionally backed Moroccan side.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

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