Nigeria: Kenya, Nigeria Attract 76 Percent of African Startup Funds in Nov

76 percent of funding raised by African start-ups last month went to Kenya and Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Top Kusa Official Bags Honorary Doctorate From Nigeria

Kenya Universities Students Association (KUSA) President Anthony Manyara has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD Honoris Causa) by the University of WELDIOS in… Read more »

Nigeria: Macron Posts in Pidgin As He Recalls Days As French Embassy Intern in Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron displayed a rare show of cultural appreciaton on Thursday after his official account shared an X post in Pidgin English following talks with… Read more »

Africa: Brightermonday, Arifu Launch Initiative to Empower Women in East, West Africa

Kenyan recruitment platform BrighterMonday has teamed up with ed-tech company Arifu to launch the #BeaBossLady initiative, a program designed to support and empower women aged… Read more »

Kenya: Google Commits Sh748.2mn for AI Skilling in Kenya, Nigeria, and S. Africa

Google has committed Sh748.2 million ($5.8 million) this year to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru in Abidjan for 15th High-Level Retreat

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, in preparation for the 15th High-Level Retreat focused on promoting peace, security, and stability in Africa. Read more »

Kenya: Meet the Nigerian Helping Kenyan Models Excel in Global Pageantry

Joan Okorodudu's passion for modelling was evident when she was a little girl; however, given her beginnings in a politically charged Nigeria and a background in political science,… Read more »

Africa: Senegal President Faye Agrees to Support Raila's AUC Candidature

Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Chairmanship has continued to gather momentum after President William Ruto secured support from Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye… Read more »

Kenya: Lixil and Unicef Extend Partnership to 2027, Aiming to Expand Access to Safe Sanitation in 6 Countries

TOKYO/GENEVA, Sep 13 - LIXIL and UNICEF have announced the extension of their partnership until 2027, aiming to expand efforts in six countries to provide more communities with… Read more »

Kenya/Cameroon: Man Utd Keeper Onana Cautious of Harambee Stars Threat in 2025 Afcon Qualifiers

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is wary of the threat posed by Harambee Stars in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign in Group J. Read more »

Kenya: Environment CS Duale Attends 10th Amcen Special Session On Drought Resilience in Abidjan

Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is representing Kenya at the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Lose By 3 Wickets to Nigeria in Bilateral Series

Vincent Adewoye emerged as the hero for Nigeria, guiding his team to a historic 3-wicket victory over Kenya in the third match of the Kenya-Nigeria Bilateral Series on Monday at… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Gen Z Plans Protests for Better Governance Inspired By Kenyan Youth Movement

Nigerian Gen Z youths are organizing protests next month to demand better governance from the ruling administration. Read more »

Kenya: Cameroon's Chomche Becomes First NBA Academy Africa Prospect Drafted to the NBA

Cameroon's Ulrich Chomche from NBA Academy Africa, an elite basketball training center in Saly, Senegal for top prospects from across the continent, was selected 57th overall by… Read more »

Cameroon: 'Cometh the Man, Cometh the Hour' - Komen Clinches African Title in Cameroon

Brian Komen grabbed Kenya's fourth gold medal on the final day of the Africa Athletics Senior Championships on Thursday evening in Douala, Cameroon. Read more »

Kenya: Blackrock Liquidates Em Fund With Equities in Kenya, Nigeria

American asset manager BlackRock has announced the liquidation of its emerging market (EM) funds in Kenya and Nigeria. Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru in Nigeria for Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue

Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta is in Nigeria's Benin city where he is set to take part in the annual Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue. Read more »

Kenya/Burundi: Where Will Kenya Host Ivory Coast, Burundi in World Cup Qualifiers?

Kenya is faced with the possibility of hosting African champions Ivory Coast and neighbors Burundi outside the country, if renovation works at the Nyayo National Stadium will not… Read more »

Kenya: Kemosi Declines Ghana Envoy Post, Citing Family Matters

Former West Mugirango Member of Parliament Vincent Kemosi has turned down the nomination by President William Ruto to serve as Kenyan High Commissioner to Ghana. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Fintechs Head to Ghana to Lure Investors

Kenyan financial technology (fintech) companies will be heading to Accra, Ghana, to pitch investment ideas. Read more »

Africa: Obasanjo Backs Raila for Top AU Job

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has backed opposition leader Raila Odinga as a viable candidate for the African Union Commission top job. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Walking Dead? Hosts Ivory Coast Storm Afcon Final

They were erstwhile dead and buried after sneaking to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as one of the best four third placed teams, but hosts Ivory Coast… Read more »

Africa: It Is Ourpiano Now - Nigeria, South Africa Engage in Hilarious Online Tiff After Afcon Semi

Musician Tyla's song 'Water' was the background music all through Wednesday night, as Nigerians online celebrated their victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the Africa… Read more »

Kenya/Mali: Chapa Dimba Star Duncan Odhiambo in Mali for Training

Safaricom Chapa Dimba sensational Duncan Odhiambo is in Mali, training with ABM Football Academy. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria to Extend Suspension of Academic Degrees From Kenya, Uganda and Niger

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it will extend the suspension of accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates to include those from Kenya, the Niger Republic, and… Read more »