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Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (615+ words) Young electoral officials ride on a pickup truck carrying ballot boxes and other electoral materials for dispatch at a polling station serving as a dispatch centre during final preparations ahead of Uganda's 2026 general elections, in Kampala on January 14, 2026. The local…...
DPP sets 7-day deadline for police probe into South C building collapse
1+ week, 3+ day ago (408+ words) Collapsed South C building. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to record statements from the developer, contractor and all officials involved in the approval, inspection and enforcement of the collapsed…...
MCA Alai calls for prosecution of Nairobi County officials, developer after South C tragedy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (405+ words) Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of county officials and developers linked to Friday's deadly collapse of a 16-storey building in South C, describing the tragedy as a man-made disaster born…...
South C MCA Abass blames County negligence for collapsed building
1+ week, 6+ day ago (346+ words) The building in South C that collapsed. The area MCA called for investigations into the incident that has led to loss of lives and destruction of property." While condoling with affected persons, Abass said preliminary findings point to negligence and…...
Two feared trapped as building under construction collapses in South C
1+ week, 6+ day ago (325+ words) According to the Kenya Red Cross, the incident occurred early in the morning, leaving two workers trapped in the area. "The area has been cordoned off as the National Disaster Management Unit, Nairobi City County, the National Police Service and…...
Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot
2+ week, 1+ day ago (576+ words) Ismael Gharbi converted a penalty just before half-time for Tunisia and Feisal Salum levelled early in the second half in the Moroccan capital. Tanzania have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage, and have still to win in…...
Mozambique end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory, beating Gabon 3-2
2+ week, 4+ day ago (430+ words) Mozambique ended a 39-year wait for a first Africa Cup of Nations victory by defeating Gabon 3-2 in a Group F thriller in Agadir on Sunday. The Mambas began the match having drawn four and lost 12 since making the first of…...
Dreams from my father: Jonah Fabisch walking in the footsteps of his father, legendary coach Reinhard Fabisch
2+ week, 4+ day ago (815+ words) One of the standout figures for Zimbabwe at their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 campaign is Jonah Fabisch. The lanky, astute midfielder has caught the eye with his industrious performances for the Warriors in the games against Egypt and…...
High stakes in Marrakech as Angola and Zimbabwe chase first points
2+ week, 6+ day ago (364+ words) Second matchday, and already a sense of judgment. Beaten in their opening fixtures, Angola and Zimbabwe meet this Thursday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in a contest that could prove decisive in the qualification race. In a group where…...
Brahim Diaz feels at home as Morocco begin AFCON 2025 with statement win
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (241+ words) Brahim Diaz announced himself on the CAF Africa Cup of Nations stage in emphatic fashion, scoring the opening goal as hosts Morocco launched their AFCON Morocco 2025 campaign with a confident 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday in Rabat. In front of…...