Kampala -- Uganda's state water utility is under mounting pressure from all sides: a fast-growing urban population, erratic weather patterns, ageing infrastructure and...
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Kenya: Blow to NSSF As Court Upholds Refusal to Pause Controversial Labour Court Decision
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Nigeria: Abia Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Surgeon’s Abduction
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Nigeria: Food Prices Increase in April 2026 – NBS
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Nigeria: Cricket – Middle-Belt Tigers Crowned Champions of Inaugural Nigeria Super League
History was made at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos, as Middle-Belt Tigers were crowned champions of the inaugural Nigeria Super League after defeating...
South Africa: Visa Issues Delay Bafana Bafana’s Trip to World Cup
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Nigeria: Oguegbu Shines As Grange, St Saviour’s Extend Reign At Dolphin Swimming Awards
Rising star, Naetochukwu Oguegbu of Meadow Hall School stole the spotlight at the Season 7 Dolphin Swimming League Awards, clinching the coveted Most...
Nigeria: Phillip Shaibu Retains Okpekpe 10km Road Race Record
The Vip Category At 2026 Edition -- Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu,...
Nigeria: Spires 5-Aside – White Tigers Retain Crown Lagos Island Title
It was yet another electrified atmosphere at the Ikoye recreational park on Saturday as White Tigers Football Club emerged champions of the Spires...