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In Kenya, nearly 355 women die for every 100,000 live births, according to data from the World Health Organization. The country also records about 30,400 stillbirths each year, figures that illustrate the extent of the challenges facing the healthcare system. The Kenyan Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund have signed a financial agreement of […]
Forty-five fighters from the Rapid Support Forces defected and joined Omdurman on Sunday, where they were welcomed by Sudanese army units. This new surrender illustrates the intensification of departures within the paramilitaries, who have been engaged in a war against the army since April 2023. The group was led by three military leaders from North […]
Hundreds of people have fled to Sudan after fighting broke out on Saturday between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF, in northern Ethiopia. Both sides accuse each other of trying to provoke a new war in a region already ravaged by conflict between 2020 and 2022. The clashes took place […]
South-South educational cooperation is gaining ground in Africa. To improve the training of its teachers in classroom assessment, Uganda has chosen to draw inspiration from the experience of South Africa, a country facing similar educational realities. Kampala aims to reform its teacher training and is looking for solutions suitable for the African context. Last week, […]
Applications for parish council elections are submitted on Monday in Uganda, against a backdrop of violence and irregularities observed during the first stage of the local vote. A new election must be organized in 1,135 villages following disputes related to electoral lists. Local councils play a central role in the daily life of residents. They […]
Financed 90% by China, the railway connecting Mombasa to Nairobi remains at the center of debates in Kenya regarding the sustainability of public debt, several years after its inauguration. The railway line, touted as the most modern in the country, reached a symbolic milestone by transporting 50 million tons of goods since its entry into […]
The appointment of Omar Artan for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup continues to generate significant reactions on the African scene. The president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, sees it as a major recognition of the Somali referee’s talent and a source of pride for the entire continent. The president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Patrice […]
Denied entry to the United States while he was scheduled to officiate at the upcoming World Cup, Omar Artan received a triumphant welcome upon his return to Somalia. A strong show of support for the 34-year-old referee, whose reputation continues to grow on the international stage with his appointment to officiate the clash between PSG […]
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, will not participate in the tournament after being denied entry to the United States at Miami airport. U.S. authorities cite national security concerns, while he disputes any involvement and denounces a decision linked to his nationality. The international Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, […]
Just a few days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, an unexpected incident has disrupted the preparations of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. Selected by FIFA to officiate during the tournament, he was allegedly turned away upon his arrival in the United States. Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is […]
Abigael Kendi, a 19-year-old Kenyan, publicly shares her experience with a rare congenital malformation that was diagnosed during her adolescence and disrupts her daily life. Born with two uteri, two cervixes, two vaginas, and a single kidney, she has undergone seven surgeries without success, while facing chronic pain, medical constraints, and social stigmatization. Abigael Kendi, […]
The second day of the group stage of the U17 AFCON 2026 reshuffled the cards this Sunday. While Tanzania secured its spot in the knockout stage with a resounding victory over Angola, Senegal found renewed hope by dominating Ghana. Algeria, for its part, confirmed its ambitions against South Africa. The second day of the group […]
The Confederation of African Football has announced the date of the draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Divided into twelve groups, 48 national teams, including Benin, will compete for the 24 qualifying spots for the final tournament scheduled in East Africa. The countdown has begun for the qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of Nations. […]
As the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 approaches, Uganda is betting on openness by announcing visa-free entry for foreign visitors, with the aim of attracting supporters and tourists in large numbers. It’s a strong signal to the continent. In view of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, Uganda has decided to waive visa fees for […]
Solides et efficaces, les Harambee Stars du Kenya se sont largement imposés (3-0) contre la Grenade en match amical ce lundi, affichant de belles promesses à un an de la CAN 2027. Le Kenya a dominé Grenade (3-0), ce lundi, dans le cadre des FIFA Series 2026. Dès les premières minutes, les Harambee Stars ont […]
Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final return legs. The first round of the qualifiers has delivered its verdict. Following the return legs of the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations […]
The provisional results of Uganda’s presidential election place Yoweri Museveni well ahead in the vote, according to figures released by the National Electoral Authority (INE) overnight January 5–6, 2026. With more than 76% of valid votes, the incumbent president is in a strong position to win a seventh consecutive term. The tally covers results from […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is positioning himself as the leading candidate in the race for the presidential election scheduled for January 2026, with the aim of seeking a seventh consecutive term as head of the country. This outlook places the current head of state among Africa’s longest-serving leaders on the continent. At 79, Mr. Museveni […]
With a brace from Riyad Mahrez, Algeria comfortably beat Sudan (3-0) this Wednesday, on the occasion of the opening day of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. That’s certainly a strong signal sent to the competition. The Algerian side crushed Sudan this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 AFCON. Opponents […]
Notably, Ademola Lookman scored in the second half as Nigeria defeated Tanzania (2-1) on Tuesday, on the opening day of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Off to a successful start for Nigeria at AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles picked up their three points after their victory over Tanzania. Against the very tenacious Taifa Stars, the […]
On the eve of AFCON 2025, Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen says the Cranes are ready to give the favourites in Group C a hard time and to play the spoilers in Morocco. Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen sent a clear message to the big names in Group C ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: […]
Uganda’s national coach, Paul Put, criticized a decision that disrupts teams’ preparations a week before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after FIFA pushed back the release date for African internationals to December 15. Uganda’s coach, Paul Put, did not mince his words after FIFA’s decision to reduce the release period for […]
Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany were reportedly warned by their clubs that they risked contract termination if they answered the call-up to the Ugandan national team for AFCON 2025, a situation that has sparked outrage as FIFA demands the release of summoned players. Two Ugandan internationals, Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany, are reportedly under threat […]
Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi has named 53 players to begin preparations for AFCON 2025, with a strong presence from the domestic league and several key foreign-based players, ahead of a first showdown against Nigeria. Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi published an extended preliminary list of 53 players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Daily […]
