New wave of anti-LGBTQ laws sweeps Africa
A string of west African countries have outlawed same-sex relations in recent months, further eroding LGBTQ rights on a continent where they were already under attack.
Author: Kevin Sewe
Uganda opposition lawyer appears in court after army boss boasts of his abduction
A Ugandan opposition lawyer appeared in court on Wednesday, charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of his abduction.
Gaming Firm, SportPesa Doubles Investment In National 7s Circuit
Leading gaming firm SportPesa has today announced a record KES 34.14 million sponsorship package for the 2026 SportPesa National 7s Circuit.
Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament’s joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria.
Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Kylian Mbappe’s France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.
Kenya Protest victims to receive compensation from next week
Victims of human rights abuse during protests in Kenya will begin to receive state compensation from next week.
Uganda slams ‘unfair’ Ebola air travel restrictions
Uganda has criticised air travel restrictions imposed by countries including the United States over an Ebola outbreak which has spilt over from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo as “unfair”.
Kenya mourns schoolgirls killed in suspected dorm arson attack
Kenyan families were overwhelmed with grief at a mass Friday for 16 girls killed in a suspected arson attack on their school — part of a string of pupil protests that have unnerved the country.
Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Somali referee denied entry to US to officiate UEFA Super Cup match
Artan’s new appointment came following his denial of entry to the US, where he was to officiate matches at the FIFA World Cup.
