Jackline Juma named Kenya’s first woman coach for a men’s football team
Jackline Juma will be the first woman to manage a club in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) following her appointment
South Africa’s Tatjana Smith retires from swimming
South African swimmer Tatjana Smith is retiring. Smith announced her retirement shortly after claiming silver in the women’s 200-metre breaststroke
Morocco and Egypt advance to Olympic football tournament quarterfinals
Morocco and Egypt both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic football tournament after winning their final group games on
Building the Great Green Wall: Africa’s ambitious fight against desertification
In 2007, the African Union launched the Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative, an ambitious effort to restore 100 million hectares
World Athletics ratifies Faith Kipyegon’s 1,500m world record
World Athletics has ratified the world record set by Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon in the 1,500m. Kipyegon clocked a time of
More than 270,000 children threatened by severe acute malnutrition in southern Africa: UNICEF
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) warned that more than 270,000 children are expected to suffer from life-threatening
Kenyan president appoints opposition members to cabinet
Kenyan President William Ruto announced 12 more nominees to his cabinet as he continues reconstituting his administration. Some of the
Future gold: A look at Africa’s rising stars at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Several up-and-coming talents from Africa officially begin their quest for Olympic glory this week in Paris. Not only will they
Kenyan president announces nomination of new cabinet secretaries
Kenyan President William Ruto has begun the process of reconstituting his cabinet. On Friday, Ruto announced 11 nominees to head
WHO raises concern over rise in road traffic deaths in Africa
Africa recorded a 17 percent increase in road-related fatalities between 2010 and 2021, in contrast to a five percent fall