Uganda Begins Phased Withdrawal of Forces from Somalia
Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia, marking the start of a phased military drawdown that will bring an end to nearly 20 years of deployment in support of…
France to Send Two Fighter Jets to Chad as Military Ties Improve
France will send two Mirage 2000 fighter jets and a CASA transport aircraft to Chad for a technical stopover and military training, marking another step towards renewed defence cooperation between…
Ghana Signs Deal to Recruit Up to 5,000 Workers for Jobs in Dubai
Ghana has signed an agreement with UAE-based Masa Depan Building Maintenance L.L.C. to facilitate the recruitment of up to 5,000 workers for construction, building maintenance and facilities management jobs in…
Shujaa Complete Remarkable Comeback to Win Record Seventh Africa Sevens Title
Kenya’s national men’s sevens team, Shujaa, has been crowned Africa Men’s Sevens champions after edging Madagascar 15–12 in a thrilling final in Mauritius on Sunday. The victory secured Kenya a…
Dangote Breaks Ground on $16 Billion Oil Refinery in Kenya’s Lamu
Aliko Dangote and President William Ruto have broken ground on a $16 billion, 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with completion targeted in 40 months Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has…
Zimbabwe Beat Uganda 26-19 to Win Africa Men’s Sevens Title in Kampala
Zimbabwe defeated Uganda 26-19 in Kampala to win the 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens title and secure promotion to World Rugby HSBC SVNS 3. KAMPALA, Uganda — Zimbabwe’s Cheetahs have won…
Sadio Mané Invests $20 Million in Agro-Industrial Project to Transform Mango Farming in Senegal
Sadio Mané launches SM10 Agro, a $20 million agro-industrial project in Bambali, Senegal, targeting 1,000 jobs and 8,500 tonnes of mango processing annually. Senegalese football star Sadio Mané is investing…
Nairobi Awarded 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic First for Africa
Nairobi has been awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country to host the global athletics showpiece. Nairobi, Kenya — September 15, 2026: Kenya has won…
Dangote Refinery Launches Africa’s Largest Share Sale
Dangote Refinery launches a landmark IPO targeting $1.6 billion to fund expansion, with shares made accessible to ordinary Nigerians through digital investment platforms. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched what…
Christie 7s Enters Knockout Stage as KCB and Kabras Chase National Sevens Crown
Nairobi, Kenya — September 13, 2026 The 60th edition of the Christie 7s enters its decisive stage today as the final leg of the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit reaches…