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Topic: Africa

African filmmakers call for better IP protection, gov't support amid industry growth

By Joan Oyiela   2026-07-23 20:13:51

While African filmmakers have historically delivered award-winning projects despite limited budgets and weak distribution networks, the focus is now shifting toward long-term sustainability.

WAFCON 2026 begins with Harambee Starlets back on Africa's biggest stage

By Newton Kimaiyo   2026-07-23 13:56:47

The tournament comes just days after the men's FIFA World Cup, where African teams impressed with spirited performances despite several suffering heartbreaking late knockout defeats.

How poor planning costs Africa 80pc of its infrastructure projects

By David Njaaga   2026-07-22 21:11:29

Nearly 80 per cent of Africa's infrastructure projects fail during planning, preventing most from reaching financial close despite growing investment, project management experts have said.

Lessons for East Africa ahead of AFCON after successful World Cup in North America

By Kazungu Koome   2026-07-22 10:18:07

10 African nations qualified for this World Cup, the most in history. Nine survived the group stage.

Calls for conversion of academic research into solutions for Africa's growth

By James Wanzala   2026-07-21 18:35:56

Academicians, universities and research institutions have been urged to commercialise research works by turning them to market-ready solutions.

African leaders meet in Nairobi to tackle jobs crisis for refugees, displaced people

By Newton Kimaiyo   2026-07-21 16:50:46

Governments, employers, workers' organisations and international agencies are meeting in Nairobi to seek solutions to Africa's challenge of creating decent work for people displaced by conflict.