FOOTBALL
Twelve teams have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco — including debutants Cape Verde and Malawi — as Africa’s women’s football enters a new era of growth, competition, and global visibility.
AUTOMOTIVE
Spiro, Africa’s leading e-mobility startup, secures $100 million in the continent’s largest EV funding round to expand battery-swapping and electric motorbike networks across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.
FEATURED
Eugene, Oregon | Saturday, 5 July 2025 – Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet has redefined the limits of women’s distance running by becoming the first woman in history to complete the 5000m in under 14 minutes. The double Olympic champion clocked a stunning 13:58.06 at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, breaking the previous world record by […]
ART & CULTURE
NAIROBI, KENYA – June 6, 2025 The inaugural U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum concluded today with resounding success, establishing Kenya as a premier destination for American investment in Kenya’s rapidly expanding creative industries. Hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Kenya and the American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya (AmCham Kenya), the landmark event under the theme […]
GHANA
The Paris 2024 Olympics witnessed remarkable performances from African athletes, with Kenya emerging as the leading African nation in the medal tally. However, the Games also highlighted the struggles of traditionally strong countries like Nigeria and Ghana, both of which returned home without any medals. Kenya’s Dominance Kenya once again asserted its dominance in athletics, […]
KENYA
In an exhilarating race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet clinched the gold medal in the women’s 5,000m, delivering a stunning performance against a formidable field. Chebet’s winning time of 14:28.56 secured her place atop the podium, marking her first Olympic gold medal. Chebet’s victory was hard-fought, particularly in the final stretch where […]
SCIENCE
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation have signed a letter of intent to enhance sustainability disclosure practices across Africa. This agreement, made during the AfDB’s 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi, aims to improve transparency and accountability in the region’s financial markets. Kevin Kariuki, AfDB Vice President for Climate, […]