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Kenya: Kenya’s Ruth Chepng’etich Handed Three-Year Doping Ban

Monaco -- Kenya's Ruth Chepng'etich, who is the women's marathon world record holder, has been slapped with a three-year doping ban by the...

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Kenya: Two Rivers Sez Gains Faster Project Approvals After National Status

Nairobi -- Projects under the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) will now enjoy faster government approvals after being designated a...

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Rwanda: Ferwafa Suspends Three Referees

Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa), through its refereeing commission, has suspended three referees, including international referee Claude "Cucuri" Ishimwe, for misconduct during recent Rwanda...

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Rwanda: American Player David Mccormack Added to Rwanda’s Roster for Fiba World Cup Qualifiers

National basketball team head coach Yves Murenzi has added American center David Joseph McCormack to his provisional squad ahead of the 2027 FIBA...

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Uganda: Betpawa Launches Spinners Games Online With Black Lagoon Games

Africa's beloved Spinners games are going digital, and exclusively through betPawa. In a groundbreaking move set to redefine online gaming on the continent,...

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Zimbabwe: Babar Selected for SA White-Ball Series and Tri-Series Against Sl, Zimbabwe

BABAR Azam has returned to the Pakistan T20I cricket squad for the first time in nearly a...

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Liberia: Sampson Dweh Commits Long-Term Future to Viktoria Plzeň Until 2029

Viktoria Plzeň has secured the services of key defender Sampson Dweh for the long haul, announcing a contract extension that ties the Liberian...

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Liberia: Liberian-Born Thomas Bropleh Joins CSM Oradea for 2025/26 Season

CSM Oradea has secured a significant signing for the 2025/26 competitive season, officially adding veteran swingman Thomas Bropleh to their roster. The 34-year-old...

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Kenya: Youth Revolution Rocks Kenya Esports As Nakuru Crowns New Champions

Nairobi -- A new generation of gamers announced their arrival in emphatic fashion at the opening leg of the Kenya Esports Series, with...

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Uganda: Six Ugandan Startups in Top 20 As Absa and Mest Name Mest Africa Challenge 2025 Finalists

Johannesburg -- Absa, in collaboration with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has announced the top 20 finalists advancing to the...

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Southern Africa: Zambia Take Two-Goal Lead

Zambia beat Namibia 4-2 in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match in Johannesburg today to take the advantage heading into their return...

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Malawi: Scottish First Minister Hails Nbm Development Bank Model

Scottish First Minister, John Swinney has commended the development bank model being championed by NBM Development Bank Limited to support the growth of...

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Zambia: Malawi, Zambia Signs a Landmark Maize Procurement Deal

Malawi and Zambia have signed a landmark maize procurement agreement of 200,000 metric tonnes worth K387.7billion ($76...

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Africa: Cloud, AI Dominate Africa’s 2025 Tech Landscape, Cio100 Report

Nairobi -- Cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity have emerged as Africa's top technology priorities, signaling a shift from digital experimentation to...

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Nigeria: Ibom Air, Akwa United FC Sign N200 Million Partnership

The partnership, described as a significant milestone for sports and private sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom, was signed at the Godswill Akpabio International...

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Africa: Why We Chose Lagos As Host City for Africa Road Running Conference – WA

World Athletics (WA) has announced that the selection of Lagos, Nigeria's bustling commercial hub, as the host city for its inaugural Africa Road Running...

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Nigeria: Blessedchild, Okafor Triumph At Predator Energy Freestyle Football Championship 2025

The atmosphere was electric at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos over the weekend as Nigeria's top freestyle footballers showcased their talents at the...

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Nigeria: Former NBA Star Ujiri Visits Abu, Commits to Supporting Sports Dev’t

Michael Masai Ujiri, a former professional basketball executive and player, has visited Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria and pledged to assist in upgrading...

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Nigeria: Zuma Golf Resort to Host 70 Players for Nigeria’s Independence Kitty

The serene environment of Zuma Golf Resort in Niger State will host elite golfers from across the country on October 25 for Nigeria @65...

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Nigeria: Shaibu Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalise NIS, Blames Former Ministers for Decline

The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed his dedication to restoring the institute to its status as...

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Nigeria: Benita Onyiuke Wins Best Nollywood Drama Series Award

Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Benita Onyiuke, has won the award for Best Nollywood Drama Series for her film 'A Ride with Forever' at...

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Africa: Africa Should Not Expect Much From Donald Trump

Washington, DC -- Donald Trump is bad news for Africa. He was tough on Africa in his first term, and after nine months, his...

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Zimbabwe: South Africa Welcomes Zimbabwe’s Move to Lift Maize Import Ban

South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen has hailed Zimbabwe's decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports describing it as a...

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Zimbabwe: Page Poet, Bradley Moyo Expands With Spoken Poetry

BULAWAYO-BASED page poet and author, Bradley Moyo, is stepping into the world of spoken poetry, adding a dynamic new dimension to his creative...

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Nigeria: Design Week Lagos to Connect Africa’s Creativity With Commerce

Determined to connect African creativity with commerce, Design Week Lagos (DWL), Africa's leading festival of design, innovation and culture, is set to commence...

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Kenya: Two Rivers Sez Designated As a Project of Strategic National Importance

Nairobi -- The Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Center (TRIFIC) has been designated as a project of strategic national importance, setting the...

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Unveiling the Technological Marvel: Spectacular Light Show in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou Innovation Hub

The quest for global dominance in innovation intensifies as nations race to harness the power of artificial intelligence. The 2025 Global Innovation Index, recently released...

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Exploring the Growth Trajectory of China’s Economy

China’s economy has shown a 5.2 percent year-on-year growth rate in the first three quarters of the year, reflecting stability and resilience. The new development philosophy...

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Nigeria: ‘Dangote’ Truck Crushes Many to Death in Ondo

The truck was reportedly heading from Ikare to Akungba but had a brake failure and overran the barricade erected at the AAUA main...

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