… Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Senegal's Macky Sall are all in the running to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who leaves office on D …
… Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Senegal's Macky Sall are all in the running to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who leaves office on D …
… oducing a commanding performance against The Gambia in the final round.After recovering from an early setback to register a 3-1 victory at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium in the first leg, Kenya completed the job with a disciplined 1-0 win in the return fixture played in Senegal …
CAS hearing of Senegal AFCON title appeal set for October 8 By AFP July 24, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sadio Mane lifts the AFCON trophy aloft after Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 Audio By Vocaliz …
… Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Macky Sall of Senegal are all in the running to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres."This UN town hall wil …
… ut Argentina's Rafael Grossi -- the current head of the UN nuclear watchdog -- has been repeatedly mentioned.Grossi is a candidate along with Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Senegal …
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso bid to host AFCON 2032 By AFP July 22, 2026 08:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sadio Mane lifts the AFCON trophy aloft after Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 Audio By Vocalize Mali, …
… 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. …
At the Lamu refinery groundbreaking ceremony, former Nigerian President Obasanjo said Lafarge's investment in Africa was not done in good faith, while President Ruto celebrated the takeover of the cement industry by Kenyans and East Africans. The French firm, which operated Bamburi Cement in Kenya since 1951, was a major African player before merging with Swiss firm Holcim in 2014.
At the Lamu refinery groundbreaking ceremony, former Nigerian President Obasanjo said Lafarge's investment in Africa was not done in good faith, while President Ruto celebrated the takeover of the cement industry by Kenyans and East Africans. The French firm, which operated Bamburi Cement in Kenya since 1951, was a major African player before merging with Swiss firm Holcim in 2014.
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.
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.
A coalition of community and civil society organisations from five African countries has called on governments, funders, and health-sector players to urgently scale up access to proven tools for preventing, detecting and treating pre-eclampsia and maternal anaemia. In Kenya, maternal mortality stands at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births—approximately 16 mothers dying daily—despite the availability of life-saving medicines and diagnostics.
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has been appointed Global Ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, set to take place October 31–November 13 and described as the first Olympic sporting event hosted on African soil. He will mentor approximately 2,700 young athletes under 18 competing across three host zones in Senegal.
Indonesia's state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is seeking to revive talks with Kenya on aircraft supply while offering to establish local maintenance capabilities and technical skills transfer. PTDI sees Kenya as a potential gateway to the wider African market and aims to supply its CN235 and other aircraft for passenger, cargo and humanitarian operations.
Kenya will face Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Nyayo Stadium, aiming to build momentum ahead of the tournament they will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Preparations have been disrupted by players declining to train over unpaid allowances, with only one collective training session held before the match.
Kenyan national team head coach Benni McCarthy says administrative dysfunction is preventing the recruitment of top international talent, and that bringing in seasoned professionals from elite foreign leagues is vital to raising the squad's standard and creating a learning environment for younger players.
A survey of 482 young people aged 14 to 35 across six African countries found that 89 per cent felt confident speaking up on issues, yet only 53 per cent had participated in an advocacy activity. The ONE Campaign study suggests young people's challenge is limited knowledge of how to convert concerns into sustained advocacy and engagement with decision-makers.
French coach Claude Le Roy, 78, made a losing start to his second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Le Roy, returning to coaching after five years away from Togo, has coached six African nations over a 41-year career with national teams.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the 2027 finals, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, began Thursday with 48 countries in 12 groups competing over six rounds through March 2027. The winner of the last edition, held in Morocco in January, remains undecided, though Senegal defeated the hosts in the final.
Kenyan secondary school students often view migration as a path to "greener pastures," persuaded by social media portrayals of overseas prosperity. The SAFE-MIT initiative helps students question these assumptions by highlighting risks of irregular migration, trafficking, and misinformation through classroom activities and educational games.
ChildFund International and Schneider Electric have entered a four-year partnership to expand access to renewable energy in underserved communities across Africa and Asia, targeting schools, health facilities, farmers and small businesses. In Africa, the programme will focus on Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Guinea and The Gambia.
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on social media after eight years and 59 caps with the national team. Mendy, who won the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal in 2021, made his debut in 2018 under coach Aliou Cisse.
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, has retired from international football after eight years and 59 caps. The Chelsea player, who helped Senegal win the 2021 Africa Nations Cup, made the announcement on social media on Sunday.
A six-member refugee youth team selected from Kenya and Uganda is training in Kaptagat for the first Youth Olympics on African soil, to be held in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13. Mentored by two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, the team comprises athletes from refugee backgrounds who have been assessed by the International Olympic Committee, World Athletics, and Kenya's National Olympic Committee.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday while receiving treatment for a heart condition at a hospital in Zanzibar. African leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia and Zambia have expressed solidarity with President Samia and the Tanzanian people.
The United Nations voted Friday for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator map, which distorts land mass sizes and makes Africa appear peripheral, towards the Equal Earth projection that more accurately reflects countries' true size. The non-binding resolution was sponsored by African states, led by Togo, to counter perceptions of the continent's relative size.
The International Monetary Fund has reached an agreement with Senegal on a new $2.2 billion debt programme to support the country's economic and financial reform programme for 2026–2029, following suspension of a prior deal due to discovery of previously unreported debt. The 36-month arrangement requires corrective measures to address data misreporting and still needs approval from the IMF's executive board.
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 next generation of athletics champions is emerging, with KCB Scholars delivering impressive performances at the FEASSSA Games in Tanzania and the ANOCA Zone V Games. The young athletes are navigating a pathway from school track through regional competition toward potential Youth Olympic Games participation.
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.
Kenya's Malkia Strikers will battle Algeria in a quarter-final of the 2026 CAVB African Women's Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, with the winner advancing toward a potential record 11th continental crown and qualification for the 2026 FIVB World Championship and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya reached the last eight unbeaten with a 3-0 win over Nigeria, while Algeria defeated Senegal in straight sets.
Kenya's reigning continental champion volleyball team Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship to reach the quarter-finals. Coach Geofrey Omondi said the team needs to improve accuracy in service and blocking ahead of their match against Algeria.
Defending champions Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the quarter-finals.
Kenya's Malkia Strikers, unbeaten in group play, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 match at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship; victory advances them to the quarter-finals, while defeat ends their campaign.
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers swept Nigeria 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.
Malkia Strikers, holders and unbeaten through Pool A, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 knockout match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday at 7pm. Kenya is pursuing a record-extending 11th continental title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers defeated Mali 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their perfect record in Group A as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.
Defending champions Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Mali 3-0 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain an unbeaten record in Group A.