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… It's nothing new because this matter has been discussed for the last four or five years," Mancini, now Italy coach, told reporters ahead of his side's UEFA Nations League match in Turkey. …
Ex-boss Mancini says City charges 'not my concern'The Standard
… Softer versions of that pattern appear today in India and Turkey: journalists still expose corruption and abuse, even as legal, political and economic pressure makes it harder to follow those stories upward into the systems that produce them.In the United States, where extraordin …
Free press needs alliances against censorship and fragmentationThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA popular Turkish comedian goes on trial at an Istanbul court on Monday facing charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance in June. …
Comedian on trial for insulting Erdogan in standup showCitizen Digital
… tember 27, 2026 08:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kylian Mbappe lies on the football pitch after scoring a goal during the UEFA Nations League (League A, Group 1) first leg football match between Turkey …
Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury say RealCitizen Digital
… Italy were outplayed in spells and had goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to thank for keeping them in the game in the first half, but Mancini saw things to build on ahead of two games against Turkey and a trip to France during the international break. …
Mancini finds positives in Italy loss, accepts fans' jeersCapital News
… He went on to label Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a “tyrant”, accusing him of supporting the Palestinian armed group Hamas. …
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speechCitizen Digital
… FP September 25, 2026 06:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's head coach Zinedine Zidane (R) and France's forward Kylian Mbappe (L) take part in a training session at Kocaeli stadium in Izmit, Turkey …
Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coachThe Standard
… Locked in a tight race to stay in power in October 27 elections, Netanyahu used the global platform at the UN General Assembly to attack everyone from the leaders of Iran to New York's first Muslim mayor and partners Britain, France and Turkey.Dozens of envoys from across the wor …
Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speechCitizen Digital
… humbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "We wish to clarify that, as of today, the Ministry has honoured its financial commitments relating to previous assignments, including allowances for Harambee Stars engagements in Zambia, South Africa, Turkey …
Gov't clears Harambee Stars arrears after McCarthy bombshellCitizen Digital
… "Russia does not stop delivering systematic strikes on civilian targets both day and night," he added. - Turkey protests - In Ukraine's southern Black Sea port of Odesa, the captain of a cargo ship was killed in a Russian attack -- part of a wave of strikes from both sides on com …
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure kill sevenArsenal's French defender William Saliba returned to training on Tuesday for the first time this season after injuring his back at the World Cup in July. Despite his return to light training, he is unlikely to feature in Wednesday's Champions League match against Slovia Prague.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba returned to training on Tuesday for the first time this season after injuring his back at the World Cup in July. Despite his return to light training, he is unlikely to feature in Wednesday's Champions League match against Slovia Prague.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's boxing team will use the fourth National Boxing League leg in Kisumu next week to prepare for the Elite Men's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul, Turkey later this month. Kenya won overall medals at the Africa Boxing Championships at Kasarani the previous weekend, with female boxers contributing significantly to the medal haul.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities said they are seriously concerned about reported US plans to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants via Pakistan back to Afghanistan, including relatives of those who assisted US forces before the 2021 withdrawal. Advocacy groups have warned that removing former allies and their families could endanger their lives, despite Taliban promises of a general amnesty for those who worked with Western forces.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
A Tanzanian opposition activist was abducted from Kenya's Machakos county this week while another narrowly escaped, highlighting growing risks for dissidents taking refuge in Kenya. Kenya has long offered safe haven to dissidents from across east Africa, but its status as a secure refuge is eroding amid reports of violent kidnappings linked to political opposition.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Clashes between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab militants on Monday left dozens dead according to both sides, though neither account could be independently verified. Al-Shabaab claimed 321 troop deaths while the defence ministry said 75 militants were killed and 56 wounded near Leego.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's girls' football team performed as giant slayers at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in Suzhou, China, losing 1-0 to Brazil in their opening match but recovering to defeat France 6-1 and Mexico 9-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Al-Shabaab militants ambushed Turkish-trained Somali government troops and allied militia in Lower Shabelle region, with claims of hundreds killed—though the government and insurgent accounts differ sharply and could not be independently verified. The attack underscores the army's weakness amid salary cuts and declining international donor support.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's girls football team was eliminated from the 2026 ISF World Cup after losing to Germany 5-3 on penalties in the semi-finals in China, with the match ending 1-1 after regulation time.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's girls football team advances to the quarter-finals of the ISF 2026 World Cup in Suzhou after finishing second in Group B, and will face Chinese Taipei, who topped Group D, in today's knockout match.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Swiss luxury watch retailer TimeVallée has opened a boutique at Global Trade Centre Mall in Westlands, Nairobi, featuring collections from ten internationally recognised watchmaking brands including Cartier, Bvlgari, and Hublot. The 300-square-metre outlet is described as Kenya's first luxury multi-brand watch boutique.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TimeVallée, a luxury watch retailer, has opened a multi-brand boutique at GTC Mall in Westlands, Nairobi, in partnership with Art of Luxury, offering watches from 10 international luxury brands including Cartier, Bvlgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Baume & Mercier, Panerai, Roger Dubuis and Zenith. The opening marks the company's expansion into Kenya as it seeks to strengthen its presence across the Middle East, India, Africa and Turkey region.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kayole Starlets forward Calta Nasambu has signed with Haymana Spor Kulübü in Turkey's Women's Football Super League on a contract running to May 2027. The 21-year-old previously played for Barcelona Ladies SC and has been with Kayole Starlets since February 2026.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall withdrew from the seven-person race to become UN secretary general on Saturday, a day after an informal UN Security Council poll showed no clear frontrunner. In his withdrawal statement, Sall said test votes indicated preference for a candidate—possibly female—from the Latin America-Caribbean region.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan volleyball player Merlin Terry Tata, a 20-year-old opposite hitter, has signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Bodrum Belediyesi Bodrum Spor after three years with KCB Volleyball Club. She won two league titles and the 2024 Kenya Cup with KCB and earned back-to-back MVP honours at the 2024 Kipchumba Karori International Volleyball Tournament and the 2025 Kenya Cup.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Australia's Labour government formally introduced a "Digital Duty of Care" bill requiring social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to give users the choice to opt out of algorithms and to protect under-18s from pornography, online bullying, content glorifying crime, and content encouraging eating disorders. Communications Minister Anika Wells said that if tech firms "build it, you are responsible for its risks."
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho dismissed criticism of star striker Kylian Mbappe as "ridiculous," after the French captain was photographed recovering from a left knee injury outside Madrid while in France and Switzerland, and was seen at a nightclub and riding a bicycle — actions that appeared to contradict Mourinho's earlier guidance to players to avoid such activities to prevent injury.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Olympic Committee confirmed India as one of seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the Indian Olympic Association calling it a "generational opportunity" for the nation. India has stated its intention to host an Olympics for the first time, centred on Ahmedabad in Gujarat, which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kurdish PKK accused Turkey of insufficient commitment to a peace process that began in 2024, stating it has withdrawn all armed forces from Turkey and inside its borders. Turkey's parliament passed a limited amnesty law for PKK militants in August as a first legislative step to end the decades-long conflict.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he tried to sign striker Jonathan David multiple times with his previous clubs. David has scored three goals in as many games for Atletico Madrid after joining on loan from Juventus and is expected to lead Canada's line in a Tuesday friendly at Allianz Field in Minnesota.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COP31 opens in the Turkish city of Antalya on November 9 as countries grapple with record global temperatures and mounting climate damage. The marathon negotiations, hosted by Turkey but steered by Australia, are pushing electrification as a path to reducing emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UN climate chief Simon Stiell will warn at a pre-COP summit in Fiji that extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and newborns at increasing risk, citing a survey showing more than two thirds of health professionals across five continents had seen heat-related complications in the past five years. Climate-driven extreme heat during pregnancy is increasingly linked to premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and maternal complications.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferhat Gundogdu, head of Turkey's Central Referees Committee, and six others appeared in court on charges including official document forgery, breach of trust, and illegal acquisition of personal data, following their detention as part of a probe into alleged manipulation of the referee administration process.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Zinedine Zidane said he has no regrets about his headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, describing it as part of his career, as France prepares to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League match on Friday.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's football federation submitted files for 14 potential stadiums across 13 cities to UEFA for the 2032 European Championships, which Italy will co-host with Turkey. UEFA will review the candidates, after which Italy will select five stadiums for the tournament.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Turkey's justice ministry said a court shut down the website and social media accounts of independent digital news site T24, citing 118 pieces of content constituting LGBT propaganda over the past year. The closure followed a major crackdown on the LGBTQ community involving raids on venues and homes, with warrants for 162 people.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Turkish authorities seized a Boeing 737 belonging to Iran's Caspian Airlines at Istanbul Airport on Monday following a court-issued seizure order, with Turkish and Iranian media linking the action to an unpaid three-million-euros debt.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas told a performance and health summit in London that footballers have a "breaking point" due to an increasingly packed global calendar, citing the expanded Club World Cup and the 48-team World Cup as events adding to player workload and injury risks.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Turkey's Justice Minister announced that the head of the country's football refereeing body, Ferhat Gundogdu, and six others have been arrested as part of a corruption investigation into claims of interference in referee classification, assignments, and examinations.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →