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Enugu will stage the fourth Southeast Zonal Badminton Championship at the Indoor Gymnasium Sports Hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, bringing together competitors from five states. Southeast Badminton Outreach has organized the competition alongside the Badminton Federation of Nigeria and Enugu...

Nigerian striker Joy Omewa will carry her exceptional scoring streak into UEFA Women's Europa Cup action when Fortuna Hjørring travels to face Breiðablik in Iceland. The forward netted her 12th domestic league goal after entering as a substitute during a 5-0 triumph over Odense, finding the net...

Washington Spirit advanced to the NWSL Championship final after defeating Portland Thorns 2-0 in their playoff semifinal, with Nigerian striker Gift Monday opening the scoring. The Super Falcons forward tapped home from close range following a well-executed counterattack, marking her 13th goal...

Barcelona will resume playing at their overhauled Camp Nou facility when they face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga action, marking their first match at the venue since renovations began following the 2022-23 campaign. The Catalan club has spent the interim period competing primarily at the Olympic...

Zimbabwe's police force is grappling with severe housing shortages as officers and their families squeeze into single rooms at stations nationwide, with some converting canteens, bars and storage spaces into makeshift living quarters. Internal documents reveal that authorities plan to charge...

The Southern African Development Community held a workshop in Gaborone to finalize its Communication Strategy for member states, with participants emphasizing the need for better training and support for journalists covering regional affairs. Delegates from across the bloc raised concerns about...

Scottland will claim their maiden championship title at Ascot Stadium as the Premier Soccer League concludes its campaign, while traditional powerhouses Highlanders and Dynamos battle to avoid relegation from the top tier. The debutants face TelOne in a ceremonial fixture before receiving their...

The Zimbabwe Football Association has introduced a wide-ranging plan aimed at boosting female participation in the sport while developing talent pipelines and increasing commercial opportunities nationwide. Vice President Loveness Mukura described the framework as creating systematic advancement...

Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his efforts to secure victory for parliamentary candidate Newton Kariuki in the Mbeere North by-election. The former deputy president conducted door-to-door visits across Nthawa Ward, including stops at Kageeri Shopping...

ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has reassured citizens that recent cyberattacks on government websites posed no significant threat to state data or systems. Speaking from Baku, Azerbaijan, where he is attending the World Telecommunications Development Conference, Kabogo characterized the...

Residents of Mwingi North in Kitui County have welcomed President Ruto's launch of the Kamuw'ongo-Kandwia road tarmacking project, which they believe will transform economic opportunities across the Eastern region. The 13-kilometer stretch is part of a longer 109-kilometer route connecting...

Nairobi County officials have issued warnings to residents maintaining livestock in densely populated residential areas after discovering sheep and goats kept along a street in Kiamaiko. Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria described the practice as unlawful and harmful to neighboring...

Kenya experienced a devastating loss to Senegal in a friendly match at Mardan Stadium in Turkey, conceding eight goals without reply. The Harambee Stars struggled against their opponents' relentless attack and failed to mount any significant offensive threat despite occasional attempts to break...

Polish authorities have identified two Ukrainian nationals with long histories of working for Russian intelligence as the primary suspects in recent railway sabotage incidents, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. One individual previously received a conviction for similar acts inside...

Political activist Kasmuel McOure dismissed concerns about the Orange Democratic Movement disintegrating despite ongoing leadership tensions, arguing the organization's foundation rests on grassroots mobilizers and committed volunteers rather than senior figures alone. He stressed that rally...

Nairobi County has established six administrative regions called Boroughs, each managed by appointed officials responsible for coordinating government operations across their jurisdictions. Governor Johnson Sakaja implemented the reorganization alongside personnel transfers affecting subcounty...

Members of the Rastafari Society of Kenya gathered outside Milimani Law Court to demand legal recognition of their faith and cannabis decriminalization. Dressed in traditional attire and carrying calabashes symbolizing cultural values, participants sang spiritual songs while awaiting hearing...

Zimbabwe will introduce its second five-year economic framework following cabinet authorization, with President Mnangagwa scheduled to formally present the development program covering 2026 through 2030. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere stated that authorities designed the strategy around 10...

Zimbabwe has reduced or eliminated various energy sector charges following a comprehensive government assessment designed to lower business costs and potentially decrease prices for electricity, fuel, and liquefied petroleum gas. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced that authorities...

Zimbabwe's police force will introduce breathalyzers and speed detection equipment on major roadways during the upcoming festive period, when collision rates typically surge due to elevated traffic volumes and impaired driving. Transport Minister Felix Mhona confirmed that authorities finalized...