Nairobi — President William Ruto has called on Africa to position sports at the centre of its economic transformation. The President said the continent must invest in building African-owned sports industries that create wealth and jobs for its young population. Speaking at a high-level dialogue on the commercialisation of sports at the University of Nairobi…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11, 2026 – Double world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has called for collaboration between Africa and France to develop the innumerable sports talents on the continent. Kipchoge believes France can provide Africa with knowledge and experience on sports science, infrastructural development, athlete development and event hosting. “France provides experience in sports science,…
– Association of International Sports Pressb (AIPS) President Gianni Merlo has called for stronger collaboration among African sports journalists, describing their profession as essential to the growth of sports on the continent. “I am very happy because such an event was never done before like this,” Merlo said at the opening of the 8th AIPS…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged its full support for Nigeria’s hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy in November 2026. The prestigious golf tournament will be held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. This endorsement aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to boost the nation’s sports economy. Mallam…
Netflix has taken a small but significant step into the world of African sports entertainment with the launch of its first-ever daily highlights show for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) football tournament. While the programme stops well short of live match streaming, it underlines a clear strategic direction: sport is becoming an increasingly important…
Press Office: MNGRS.AI MNGRS.AI: When Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Artist’s Manager The French startup Global Music Community is developing MNGRS.AI, the first AI-powered artist management service designed to guide creators at every stage of their careers and help them structure their artistic development. MNGRS.AI today announces a $1 million fundraising round from investors across…
Hundreds of Turkish footballers and referees have been found to hold illegal betting accounts. The sport betting scandal that took hold of the Turkish Football Federation this week has put a spotlight on an endemic issue. Hundreds of players and referees have been accused of illegally placing bets. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of…
Don’t feel guilty if you can’t make it to your kids’ after-school sports practices, says two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Leaving your kids with their teammates and coaches — without your supervision — can make them more resilient, conscientious and internally motivated athletes, the former U.S. Women’s National Team soccer star said in an Oct….
More than 30 people, including NBA head coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier, have been arrested as part of federal investigations into gambling and “sports rigging” operations linked to multiple major crime families, law enforcement leaders said Thursday. “We are here in New York to announce a historic arrest across a wide, sweeping criminal…
In recent years, Africa has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic tech frontiers. From fintech innovation to esports expansion, digital adoption is reshaping how people spend, earn, and interact. Sports betting, sitting at the intersection of culture, entertainment, and finance, now stands as one of the clearest reflections of that change. Africa’s betting…
