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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Over 300 exhibitors from 45 countries set for buildexpo Kenya 2026 in Nairobi
  3. Citizen Digital

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    Over 300 exhibitors from 45 countries set for buildexpo Kenya 2026 in Nairobi
  4. Citizen Digital

    In a 2-0 win over Turkey that launched Australia's tournament, Bos clocked a top speed of 36.7 kilometres (22.8 miles) per hour.

    Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation
  5. Citizen Digital

    Ricardo Pepi, who plays for PSV Eindhoven, deputized up front when Balogun was rested for the final US group game against Turkey.

    Balogun foul 'never' a red card, says Pochettino
  6. Citizen Digital

    The fervour reached fever-pitch when it was announced their flight from Turkey -- they had flown there first from Mexico, where they had been based during the tournament -- had landed.

    'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home
  7. Citizen Digital

    But exceptions should be made for European carmakers' existing operations in Morocco and Turkey "so as not to strand investments made in good faith" under a previous legal framework, it added.

    EU carmakers want UK included in 'Made in Europe' rules
  8. The Standard

    Somali entrepreneurship and diaspora capital have transformed what was once a modest residential estate into a Town within a City and critical trading gateway linking Kenya with the region, the Gulf, China, and Turkey, creating livelihoods not only for Somali-owned businesses but

    The Somalia dividend Kenya can no longer afford to ignore
  9. June 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Canada oust South Africa His side are expected to defeat the Paraguayans, who progressed as one of the best third-place finishers after recovering from a heavy opening loss to the United States to beat Turkey and draw with Australia.

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  11. The Standard

    It is all about winning the game tomorrow," Nagelsmann said on Sunday.His side are expected to defeat the Paraguayans, who progressed as one of the best third-place finishers after recovering from a heavy opening loss to the United States to beat Turkey and draw with Australia.

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  12. The Standard

    In Hungary, more than nine million people -- nearly the entire country -- is expected to swelter in temperatures above 35C.Some 404 million people across Europe (excluding Turkey) will see temperatures of more than 30C -- a slight dip from the day before, according to the analysi

    At least 193 mn in Europe to face temperatures above 35C Saturday: AFP analysis

Today

  1. Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul for Trabzonspor transfer

    Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after nine seasons with Liverpool. The 34-year-old is scheduled to undergo a medical before traveling to Trabzon.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. US to face Peru, Chile, Mexico, Canada in friendlies

    The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Sudanese woman dies in Turkey balcony fall, husband detained

    A 35-year-old Sudanese woman who was eight months pregnant died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Bursa, Turkey on Sunday. Her 37-year-old husband was taken into custody; he told police she jumped from the bedroom window, and neighbours reported hearing sounds of a fight.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

    President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Trump said he made the decision after speaking with Saudi Arabia's crown prince and after Tehran spoke with Riyadh, Pakistan, and Turkey.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump-announced ceasefire plan

    Hamas said Friday it agreed to a US President Donald Trump–announced deal to end its war with Israel, under which it would hand over weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and Israeli forces would gradually withdraw from Gaza. Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir denounced the agreement as unacceptable, while a political source said there would be no Israeli withdrawal unless Hamas undergoes genuine disarmament.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Trump board announces Hamas disarmament agreement for Gaza

    US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to completely disarm, with a senior Hamas official confirming the group's agreement to the plan and Israel yet to comment. The disarmament is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that also includes Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Uganda hosts African Union Somalia summit with troop contributors

    Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Zelensky, Trump discuss Patriot production licenses, Russia talks

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing licenses to produce Patriot air-defense interceptors and ways to revive negotiations with Russia. Zelensky said the meeting was "good" and stressed the importance of reinvigorating the diplomatic process.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Zinedine Zidane appointed France national team head coach

    Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Zelensky visits White House to secure Trump support

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump to seek US support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow escalate long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts remain stalled more than four years into Russia's full-scale invasion.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Somali opposition leaders urge inclusive political settlement before AUSSOM transition

    Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. African Maritime Forces Summit addresses piracy in Horn of Africa

    A four-day African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat, Morocco brought representatives from more than 40 African countries and 20 international partner states to address maritime security challenges including piracy, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and transnational crime. Somalia's navy commander discussed measures his country has taken to improve security along its coastline despite a sharp fall in piracy over more than a decade, though experts warn of isolated recent attacks and persistent illegal fishing by foreign vessels.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Slaven Bilic appointed Croatia football coach

    Slaven Bilic has been appointed head coach of Croatia's national football team, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country's World Cup exit. The 57-year-old former Croatian international defender, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, was unanimously appointed by the Croatian Football Federation.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Slaven Bilic appointed Croatia national football coach

    Slaven Bilic, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, has been unanimously appointed as the country's national football team head coach, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after Croatia's World Cup exit.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ukraine's allies gather in Paris to support Kyiv

    Ukraine's allies, including at least 25 heads of state and President Zelensky, will meet in Paris on Monday as part of the Coalition of the Willing to reaffirm support for Ukraine and step up pressure on Russia, with the summit pushing for a ceasefire and renewed peace talks.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Over 20 countries move to restrict children's social media access

    A growing number of countries are implementing or proposing restrictions on children's access to social media, with more than 20 countries now involved and five already enforcing measures, mostly targeting children under 15 or 16. The European Union is considering similar regulations, with an expert committee set to submit recommendations to the European Commission.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Saudi Arabia backs training of 5,107 Somali soldiers

    Saudi Arabia is supporting a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Somalia's Galgaduud region, with foreign military instructors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia conducting the training over nine months.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Turkish cargo aircraft reportedly land near Sudan border

    Reports indicate Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border, with the departure airport linked to Turkish defence company Baykar, a military drone manufacturer. Turkish, Egyptian, and Sudanese authorities have not publicly confirmed the flights, their cargo, or their destination, and analysts note the reports remain unverified.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Horn of Africa emerges as arena for Middle East geopolitical rivalry

    The Horn of Africa has become a key site of geopolitical competition, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and other international powers seeking influence across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In Somalia, this rivalry intensifies as the federal government faces domestic challenges and criticism over state institutions, corruption, and political disputes.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US funding cuts threaten Somalia's African Union peacekeeping mission

    The Trump administration has notified the African Union that it will no longer support the UN Support Office in Somalia after December 31, 2026, jeopardizing the logistical operations that sustain nearly 12,000 AU personnel deployed in the country. The AU convened its Peace and Security Council to examine the implications and explore alternatives to keep the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia operational.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. U.S. loses to Belgium 4-1, exits 2026 World Cup

    The United States, co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Despite widespread marketing hype and optimism, the analysis suggests the higher-ranked Belgian team was simply the better side on the day.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump signals intent to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he would remove Syria from the United States' list of designated state sponsors of terrorism, following a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Turkey. Trump previously signed an executive order terminating U.S. sanctions on Syria, and Saudi firms are planning billion-dollar investments to support the country's post-civil war recovery.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US and Iran resume fighting ahead of Khamenei burial

    New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran hours before the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday, with Tehran targeting US allies in the region and American strikes hitting the perimeter of an Iranian nuclear power plant. The renewed hostilities, triggered by tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, sparked concerns of a return to full-scale war after an April ceasefire and a June US-Iran accord ended five weeks of conflict.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Trump declares Iran ceasefire over amid fresh military clashes

    US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" on Wednesday after fighting flared between the countries sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides reported striking dozens of targets, straining an interim deal to end their war and pushing oil prices to their highest level in two weeks.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. France withdraws all diplomats from Burkina Faso

    France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso after the military-led nation broke off diplomatic ties last month. Burkina Faso's diplomatic staff was ordered to leave France by Monday evening, and the French foreign ministry said it regrets the decision, calling it "hostile and unfounded."

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France withdraws all diplomats from Burkina Faso

    France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso following the West African nation's decision last month to break off diplomatic ties. The French foreign ministry said all diplomats returned to France late last week, and Burkina Faso was given until Monday evening to withdraw its diplomatic staff from France.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Russian strikes kill 22 in Kyiv region before NATO summit

    Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 22 people on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. President Zelensky urged NATO to take "strong decisions" on boosting Ukraine's air defences.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Russian strikes kill 22 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

    Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 22 people, the second major Russian attack on the capital in a week. Ukrainian President Zelensky, expected to meet US President Trump at a NATO summit in Turkey, called on the alliance to strengthen Ukraine's air defences.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Buildexpo brings 300+ exhibitors to Nairobi for infrastructure growth

    More than 300 exhibitors from over 45 countries will showcase construction technologies and equipment at the 27th Buildexpo Kenya (July 8–10) to support infrastructure development across East Africa, where demand for modern building solutions is rising.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

  6. Russia strikes Kyiv region, killing 11, before NATO summit

    Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey where US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to discuss the war.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

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