Are fans now more invested in star names than clubs?
MIAMI, USA, Aug 14 – The golden ticket came gift-wrapped in flamingo pink. Instantly iconic. Nailed on to adorn bedroom walls from Buenos Aires to Barcelona and be splashed across…
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Africa
Latest africa stories from across Kenya.
Shine Collab urges regional framework to tackle child marriage, climate justice
As Southern Africa marks a decade since the adoption of the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage, growing evidence of continued child abuse, Gender-Based Violence and exploitation across the region is prompting calls for a more…
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In Singrobo, the Broken Promises of Côte d’Ivoire’s Dam
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Singrobo-Ahouaty hydropower dam was meant to showcase President Alassane Ouattara’s vision of green growth and inclusive development. One year after the GreenFakes investigation exposed the project’s environmental…
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Africa’s green transition faces jobs, skills mismatch
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 — Africa’s green transition could create millions of jobs over the next decade, but a shortage of skills, limited financing and weak links between training institutions…
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Davido Appeals to Trump Over Nigeria Election Tensions
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on US President Donald Trump to pay attention to the August 15 Osun State governorship election. In his statement on August 11, Davido cited fears of violence,…
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People-to-people ties: China and Kenya commit to deeper public welfare cooperation
China and Kenya have pledged to strengthen people-to-people cooperation through practical public welfare initiatives focused on empowering women, protecting children, developing skills, and building community resilience. This commitment…
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US commits additional $242 million to combat Ebola in DRC and Uganda
The United States has announced an additional $242 million (about KSh31.3 billion) to strengthen Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, significantly increasing support for one of…
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Communities demand stronger legal protection amid Africa’s energy transition
SHINE Collab has called for stronger legal protection, community-led decision-making and greater accountability as the expansion of critical mineral extraction and clean-energy investments reshapes communities across Africa. The call…
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IGAD Deputy Chief champions an African-led security transition for Somalia
Deputy Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Mohamed Abdi Ware, has outlined a vision of regional solidarity and self-reliance, calling for a smooth, highly coordinated transition as African Union…
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Nigeria and UNESCO launch digital teacher training programme to strengthen education and mobile learning
Nigeria has launched a new digital education initiative in partnership with UNESCO to enhance teachers’ professional development through mobile learning technologies, with a particular focus on empowering female educators and expanding…
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World Public Summit positions Africa at centre of global dialogue on values, leadership and future
Africa has reaffirmed its growing influence in shaping global conversations on peace, development, leadership, and international cooperation following the successful conclusion of the World Public Summit Africa in Addis Ababa. Over two…
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World Public Summit highlights role of NGOs as drivers of Africa’s social transformation
Experts from Africa, Russia, and Central Asia have called for more robust systems to measure the contribution of non-profit organisations to Africa’s development. They stressed that reliable data is crucial for strengthening civil society…
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King Mohammed VI’s Full Throne Day Speech: 27 Years of Leadership, Stability and Ambition
King Mohammed VI addressed the Moroccan people on Wednesday evening to mark the 27th anniversary of his accession to the throne. In his speech, the King reflected on Morocco’s progress and outlined key priorities in the coming years. He…
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Zambezi River research project gains momentum at World Public Summit in Ethiopia
Calls for deeper scientific collaboration, stronger regional partnerships, and greater investment in preserving one of Africa’s most important waterways dominated discussions on the opening day of the World Public Summit in Addis Ababa,…
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Zimbabwe records strongest mineral export growth in first half of 2026
Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record US$2.532 billion compared with US$1.376 billion during the same period last year, the latest official figures show. This was reported by…
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Nigeria’s president approves largest military expansion in recent times
Nigeria’s president has approved the country’s largest military expansion in recent times – an attempt to tackle the slew of security challenges plaguing the nation. Bola Tinubu has greenlit the recruitment of 28,000 extra soldiers and the…
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Global leaders gather in Addis Ababa for inaugural World Public Summit in Africa
Africa will host the World Public Summit for the first time when global leaders, policymakers and civil society representatives convene in Addis Ababa on 29-30 July for discussions on governance, sustainable development, and international…
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Africa’s greatest artists gather for first-ever World Public Summit in Ethiopia
Some of Africa’s most accomplished contemporary artists will converge in Addis Ababa on July 29 for one of the continent’s largest international cultural showcases, as the “Unity” exhibition opens alongside the inaugural World Public…
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Power and performance: How African Union organs are shaping, or failing, Africa’s Future
By Mkhululi Chimoio An institution born out of a need for a unifying force against historical conflicts, poverty, poor governance, and economic isolation in a continent where borders were drawn in faraway conference rooms, the African…
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Uganda urges South Africa returnees to start small-scale value addition businesses
Uganda’s Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Minister Sanjay Tanna has urged the over 1,000 Ugandans repatriated from South Africa to tap into government wealth creation programmes and invest in small-scale value addition to generate income.…
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South Africa and UN sign framework to support sustainable development
The South African government and the United Nations (UN) on Friday signed a five-year cooperation framework to support the country’s national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. JOHANNESBURG, July 11 (Xinhua) —…
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African communities demand land rights amid mining expansion
Community leaders, legal advocates and grassroots organisations meeting in Harare at the ongoing African Ecofeminism Convening have renewed calls for governments, mining companies and international financiers to respect community land…
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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa “at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted” there. A statement from the foreign ministry said Emeka Charles Iroegbu was “reportedly killed” on 28 June by police…
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US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed in Nigeria earlier this year in an effort to help fight Islamist militant groups. In December, US and Nigerian forces launched a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin area,…
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