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Kenya police boss found in contempt of court over Gen Z protests barricades

The judge directed Kanja to appear before the High Court on September 22, 2026.

Kenya police boss found in contempt of court over Gen Z protests barricades

Kenya police boss found in contempt of court over Gen Z protests barricades

You don’t smoke. Could being around smokers affect your chances of having a baby?

You don’t smoke. Could being around smokers affect your chances of having a baby?

You don’t smoke. Could being around smokers affect your chances of having a baby?

A WHO review links tobacco exposure to infertility in both women and men. But experts warn women who do not smoke but are exposed to second-hand smoke also have an estimated 1.2-times higher risk of infertility.

Ruto's thorn? Inside rapid rise of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna

Ruto's thorn? Inside rapid rise of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna

Ruto's thorn? Inside rapid rise of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna

Five African nations curb polio outbreaks, but the fight is not over

Five African nations curb polio outbreaks, but the fight is not over

Five African nations curb polio outbreaks, but the fight is not over

Gambian businesses groan under prolonged blackouts

The outages which have sometimes lasted 12 to 48 hours have plunged those living in the deeply impoverished country into steaming darkness at night.

Gambian businesses groan under prolonged blackouts

Gambian businesses groan under prolonged blackouts

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Yousra Samir Imran

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

The British government must walk the talk to stand by Palestine and the suffering people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe

What if Africa’s next battery breakthrough is already sitting in a university lab?

Abdirahman Jeylani

From cobbler to boatyard manager: How one young Somali found a future in fishing

The unending Iran war and Israel’s new low

By Asuman Kiyingi

Why Uganda should revisit the Gaza deployment plan

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

The British government must walk the talk to stand by Palestine and the suffering people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe

What if Africa’s next battery breakthrough is already sitting in a university lab?

Abdirahman Jeylani

From cobbler to boatyard manager: How one young Somali found a future in fishing

The unending Iran war and Israel’s new low

By Asuman Kiyingi

Why Uganda should revisit the Gaza deployment plan

Mogadishu flash floods trigger El Nino warnings in Somalia

The Somali Disaster Management Agency Director Khadar Sheikh Mohamed said the disaster agency had already placed 29 districts across 14 regions on high alert.

Mogadishu flash floods trigger El Nino warnings in Somalia

Mogadishu flash floods trigger El Nino warnings in Somalia

Mbappe clarifies refusal to wear Ceuta shirt is for 'suffering' Moroccan migrants

Football stars Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate were criticised for wearing the t-shirt partially rolled up.

Mbappe clarifies refusal to wear Ceuta shirt is for 'suffering' Moroccan migrants

Mbappe clarifies refusal to wear Ceuta shirt is for 'suffering' Moroccan migrants

South Africa launches manhunt for killers of sports presenter Owen Ndlovu

Ndlovu was popular for his work in sports broadcasting and music rights advocacy.

South Africa launches manhunt for killers of sports presenter Owen Ndlovu

South Africa launches manhunt for killers of sports presenter Owen Ndlovu

You don’t smoke. Could being around smokers affect your chances of having a baby?

You don’t smoke. Could being around smokers affect your chances of having a baby?

You don’t smoke. Could being around smokers affect your chances of having a baby?

A WHO review links tobacco exposure to infertility in both women and men. But experts warn women who do not smoke but are exposed to second-hand smoke also have an estimated 1.2-times higher risk of infertility.

Ruto's thorn? Inside rapid rise of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna

Ruto's thorn? Inside rapid rise of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna

Ruto's thorn? Inside rapid rise of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna

Five African nations curb polio outbreaks, but the fight is not over

Five African nations curb polio outbreaks, but the fight is not over

Five African nations curb polio outbreaks, but the fight is not over

OPINION

opinion

opinion

Yousra Samir Imran

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

The British government must walk the talk to stand by Palestine and the suffering people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe

What if Africa’s next battery breakthrough is already sitting in a university lab?

Abdirahman Jeylani

From cobbler to boatyard manager: How one young Somali found a future in fishing

The unending Iran war and Israel’s new low

By Asuman Kiyingi

Why Uganda should revisit the Gaza deployment plan

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

The British government must walk the talk to stand by Palestine and the suffering people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

Burnham’s ‘reset’ of foreign policy on Israel and Palestine is promising, but still falls short

Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe

What if Africa’s next battery breakthrough is already sitting in a university lab?

Abdirahman Jeylani

From cobbler to boatyard manager: How one young Somali found a future in fishing

The unending Iran war and Israel’s new low

By Asuman Kiyingi

Why Uganda should revisit the Gaza deployment plan

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Uganda’s Tooro kingdom names new king

Uganda’s Tooro kingdom names new king

Uganda’s Tooro kingdom names new king

Uganda's Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was named the next Omukama, the traditional title for the king of Tooro, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth.

Life

Hafidh Ameir Hassan: The teacher who became Tanzania’s First Gentleman

Hafidh Ameir Hassan: The teacher who became Tanzania’s First Gentleman

Hafidh Ameir Hassan: The teacher who became Tanzania’s First Gentleman

Zambian President Hichilema celebrates fan who gave him ‘village chicken’

Zambian President Hichilema celebrates fan who gave him ‘village chicken’

Zambian President Hichilema celebrates fan who gave him ‘village chicken’

South Africa’s Romanda Hombir wins Miss World Africa 2026

South Africa’s Romanda Hombir wins Miss World Africa 2026

South Africa’s Romanda Hombir wins Miss World Africa 2026

Ghana’s Asante King Osei Tutu II steals the show in US

Ghana’s Asante King Osei Tutu II steals the show in US

Ghana’s Asante King Osei Tutu II steals the show in US

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‘Thank You, Türkiye’: Demonstrations of solidarity continue across Somalia

Stadiums and town centres were filled with people expressing gratitude for Türkiye’s humanitarian, development, security and economic engagement with Somalia.

UN chief Guterres calls for countries fueling Sudan's war to be held accountable

Antonio Guterres says the conflict is being fueled by a number of countries from the outside who are providing weapons that are used to attack civilians.

Türkiye, Iran discuss counterterrorism, border security and migration

Interior ministers Mustafa Ciftci and Eskandar Momeni also discuss organised crime, drug trafficking and extradition cooperation in Ankara.

South Africa's President Ramaphosa booked off sick after BRICS summit

South Africa's President Ramaphosa booked off sick after BRICS summit

South Africa's President Ramaphosa booked off sick after BRICS summit

The president has asked cabinet ministers to represent him at scheduled public events, while deputy president, Paul Mashatile, is also resting on the advice of his doctors.

Lord's Resistance Army blamed for Central Africa Republic mass kidnapping

'Encouraging signs' in DR Congo Ebola fight, WHO says

IMF confident of extending credit to Senegal

South Africa says US misrepresented its policies after visa restrictions

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 people

‘Thank You, Türkiye’: Demonstrations of solidarity continue across Somalia

Stadiums and town centres were filled with people expressing gratitude for Türkiye’s humanitarian, development, security and economic engagement with Somalia.

UN chief Guterres calls for countries fueling Sudan's war to be held accountable

Antonio Guterres says the conflict is being fueled by a number of countries from the outside who are providing weapons that are used to attack civilians.

Türkiye, Iran discuss counterterrorism, border security and migration

Interior ministers Mustafa Ciftci and Eskandar Momeni also discuss organised crime, drug trafficking and extradition cooperation in Ankara.

Lord's Resistance Army blamed for Central Africa Republic mass kidnapping

'Encouraging signs' in DR Congo Ebola fight, WHO says

IMF confident of extending credit to Senegal

South Africa says US misrepresented its policies after visa restrictions

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 people

Politics

South Sudan: The rise of President Kiir’s son General Atem to head of presidential guard

South Sudan: The rise of President Kiir’s son General Atem to head of presidential guard

South Sudan: The rise of President Kiir’s son General Atem to head of presidential guard

South Sudan replaces election chief three months before national elections

South Sudan replaces election chief three months before national elections

South Sudan replaces election chief three months before national elections

US-South Africa diplomatic rift reopens following new visa restrictions

US-South Africa diplomatic rift reopens following new visa restrictions

US-South Africa diplomatic rift reopens following new visa restrictions

South Africa probes serial killer-style murders of seven women

South Africa probes serial killer-style murders of seven women

South Africa probes serial killer-style murders of seven women

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Sports

Lionel Messi's last match for Argentina will be against Benin on October 6

Lionel Messi's last match for Argentina will be against Benin on October 6

Lionel Messi's last match for Argentina will be against Benin on October 6

Lionel Messi will make his final appearance for Argentina in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026.

Zimbabwe's Taylor surpasses Indian cricket great Tendulkar for longest ODI career

Zimbabwe's Taylor surpasses Indian cricket great Tendulkar for longest ODI career

Zimbabwe's Taylor surpasses Indian cricket great Tendulkar for longest ODI career

Brendan Taylor ODI career now spans 22 years and four months, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who retired from the format after playing for 22 years and three months.

Nigerian football stakeholders meet to discuss reform options

Nigerian football stakeholders meet to discuss reform options

Nigerian football stakeholders meet to discuss reform options

The discussions come after Nigeria failed to qualify for two consecutive FIFA World Cups.

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

The Kenyan capital previously staged the World U18 Championships in 2017 and the World U20 Championships in 2021.

Kenya track star Munguti targets podium at World Road Running Championships

Kenya track star Munguti targets podium at World Road Running Championships

Kenya track star Munguti targets podium at World Road Running Championships

The Kenyan has set a personal best as his primary target but is also aiming to challenge for a medal.

Zimbabwe's Taylor surpasses Indian cricket great Tendulkar for longest ODI career

Zimbabwe's Taylor surpasses Indian cricket great Tendulkar for longest ODI career

Zimbabwe's Taylor surpasses Indian cricket great Tendulkar for longest ODI career

Brendan Taylor ODI career now spans 22 years and four months, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who retired from the format after playing for 22 years and three months.

Nigerian football stakeholders meet to discuss reform options

Nigerian football stakeholders meet to discuss reform options

Nigerian football stakeholders meet to discuss reform options

The discussions come after Nigeria failed to qualify for two consecutive FIFA World Cups.

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

The Kenyan capital previously staged the World U18 Championships in 2017 and the World U20 Championships in 2021.

Kenya track star Munguti targets podium at World Road Running Championships

Kenya track star Munguti targets podium at World Road Running Championships

Kenya track star Munguti targets podium at World Road Running Championships

The Kenyan has set a personal best as his primary target but is also aiming to challenge for a medal.

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Vodacom to appeal Kenya court ruling against Safaricom stake purchase

Vodacom to appeal Kenya court ruling against Safaricom stake purchase

Vodacom to appeal Kenya court ruling against Safaricom stake purchase

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Türkiye's Akinci drone hits high-speed target with indigenous Sungur missile

Türkiye's Akinci drone hits high-speed target with indigenous Sungur missile

Türkiye's Akinci drone hits high-speed target with indigenous Sungur missile

Two million to go without food aid within weeks in South Sudan: UN

Two million to go without food aid within weeks in South Sudan: UN

Two million to go without food aid within weeks in South Sudan: UN

Fleeing Mexican national arrested at Nigerian airport after police raid at meth lab

Fleeing Mexican national arrested at Nigerian airport after police raid at meth lab

Fleeing Mexican national arrested at Nigerian airport after police raid at meth lab

DRC police break up protests against proposed constitutional changes

DRC police break up protests against proposed constitutional changes

DRC police break up protests against proposed constitutional changes

US government personnel shot by Eswatini soldiers during anti-smuggling operation

US government personnel shot by Eswatini soldiers during anti-smuggling operation

US government personnel shot by Eswatini soldiers during anti-smuggling operation

Egypt's Sisi, Saudi Arabia's MBS discuss Red Sea security in Cairo amid Houthi attacks

Egypt's Sisi, Saudi Arabia's MBS discuss Red Sea security in Cairo amid Houthi attacks

Egypt's Sisi, Saudi Arabia's MBS discuss Red Sea security in Cairo amid Houthi attacks

'Thank you, Türkiye' — Somalis celebrate deepening ties with Ankara

'Thank you, Türkiye' — Somalis celebrate deepening ties with Ankara

'Thank you, Türkiye' — Somalis celebrate deepening ties with Ankara

Kenyan woman gives birth to five babies at once with no C-section surgery

Kenyan woman gives birth to five babies at once with no C-section surgery

Kenyan woman gives birth to five babies at once with no C-section surgery

Senegal signs agreement with Italian firm for offshore oil explorations

Senegal signs agreement with Italian firm for offshore oil explorations

Senegal signs agreement with Italian firm for offshore oil explorations

Anthropic chief unveils three-step plan to slow AI race

Anthropic chief unveils three-step plan to slow AI race

Anthropic chief unveils three-step plan to slow AI race

Sudanese army downs unidentified 'enemy drones' in eastern states

Sudanese army downs unidentified 'enemy drones' in eastern states

Sudanese army downs unidentified 'enemy drones' in eastern states

Libya parliament unanimously approves general election plans

Libya parliament unanimously approves general election plans

Libya parliament unanimously approves general election plans

Mecca defence pact sends signal to Islamic world: Türkiye's Erdogan

Mecca defence pact sends signal to Islamic world: Türkiye's Erdogan

Mecca defence pact sends signal to Islamic world: Türkiye's Erdogan