Equatorial Guinea Stories

Striker Ayunga rues missed chances in Harambee Stars’ defeat to Equatorial Guinea
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 15, 2025

Striker Jonah Ayunga admitted frustration, noting that Kenya’s inability to turn dominance into goals, particularly in the opening half, proved costly...

FKF praised for FIFA window commitment as Harambee Stars face Equatorial Guinea
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 14, 2025

The match offers McCarthy a crucial opportunity to assess squad depth, chemistry and tactical balance after naming several debutants while leaving out...

US sends Sh969 million to Equatorial Guinea to expedite deportations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

The payment, confirmed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was reportedly sent directly to...

Harambee Stars to face Senegal, Equatorial Guinea in revised friendly fixtures
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 07, 2025

With a youthful, energetic squad and renewed optimism under McCarthy, the Harambee Stars will aim to demonstrate resilience, tactical discipline, and...

Exhibition brings to life the untold suffering of Africans crossing to Europe through Libya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 07, 2025

The Nairobi exhibition challenges Europe’s migration politics by putting faces to the thousands lost at sea — revealing how policy failures and neglec...

Guinea coup leader General Doumbouya enters presidential race after new constitution approval
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

Guinea’s military leader, General Doumbouya, enters December presidential election after new constitution clears the way, sparking nationwide attentio...

Kenya’s ambassador to Guinea Isaac Parashina presents credentials to junta leader, eyes stronger ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 13, 2025

Parashina, who is based in Abuja, Nigeria, serves concurrently as Kenya's top diplomat to Benin, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, a...

Poor sleep could age the brain faster, study suggests
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 04, 2025

Sleep is known to be critical for the brain’s waste clearance system, which helps flush out toxic proteins, as well as for cardiovascular health. Disr...

Del Monte under fire as senators probe brutality, deaths linked to pineapple theft accusations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

Legislators are demanding answers from security agencies and the company, including details on the number of cases, the perpetrators involved, and mea...

Guinea sets December 28 presidential election after constitutional changes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 28, 2025

Official figures show that at least 89 per cent of Guinean voters approved the new constitution, which brings major changes to the country’s political...

Over 90 per cent of Guineans back Constitution that may let coup leader seek presidency
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 23, 2025

Doumbouya, 40, a former French Foreign Legion soldier, seized power in 2021, ousting President Alpha Conde in what he described as a necessary interve...

Guinea votes on draft constitution that could extend coup leader Mamady Doumbouya’s rule
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 21, 2025

More than 6.7 million citizens were eligible to vote on the draft constitution, which seeks to lengthen presidential terms from five to seven years, r...

How to make delicious Hawaiian pizza at home for friends and family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 12, 2025

Interestingly, the preference for pineapple on pizza may reflect broader taste habits. People who enjoy it often appreciate contrasting flavours, such...

Court nullifies Mandera boundary delineation gazette notice
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 11, 2025

The court declared Gazette Notice No. 7482 unconstitutional, null and void, and suspended the delineation exercise until proper procedures, including...

Landslides and mudslides: Why they happen
DW News  |  Sep 03, 2025

Non-stop rain in Sudan caused a landslide to cover an entire village. The science of these natural disasters is simple. Preventing them is possible.

Guinea reverses opposition parties' coverage ban ahead of key referendum
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

At the same time, the regulator suspended Guinee360.com, one of Guinea's most widely read private news outlets, for three months, over "professional i...

Equatorial Guinea court convicts President Obiang’s son over illegal sale of national airline plane
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 28, 2025

The case is the latest in a string of scandals involving the Obiang family, which has ruled the oil-rich Central African nation for more than four dec...

Equatorial Guinea President’s Nephew Ebang Engonga jailed for eight years over embezzlement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 28, 2025

The court also imposed a fine of around $220,000 (Sh28.4 million), a significant penalty in the small, oil-rich Central African state.

Sudanese sisters die in Mediterranean crossing
DW News  |  Aug 24, 2025

The three children had left Libya with their mother and brother, hoping to reach Italy. International estimates suggest that this Mediterranean crossi...

How to make a nutritious Mediterranean breakfast for the whole family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

Unlike heavy, fried breakfasts common in many cultures, a Mediterranean breakfast is light but nourishing. It focuses on natural, unprocessed foods th...

The science behind sleepiness during cold season
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 02, 2025

According to scientists, during colder months, particularly in June, July and August, when Kenya experiences its version of ‘winter’, overcast skies a...

Police-led Del Monte security team accused of brutality after two deaths in five days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

On August 8, 31-year-old Michael Murigi died after allegedly being run over by a patrol vehicle. On Tuesday, 34-year-old Stephen Marubu was shot dead.

Duvet covers: Comfort must-have or bedding luxury?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 12, 2025

A duvet cover is a removable fabric casing that protects the duvet, similar to a pillowcase for your pillow. A duvet cover keeps the duvet clean and a...

Rights groups demand justice after Del Monte guard allegedly kills vegetable vendor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

KHRC and Ndula Resource Centre say the killing mirrors a wider pattern of intimidation and lethal force by security personnel guarding multinational p...

Guinea-Bissau president to run as an independent candidate in November election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The move comes amid ongoing unrest sparked by his decision to postpone the vote, which has drawn criticism for extending his stay in power beyond the...

Somali-American Senator Omar Fateh wins DFL endorsement for Minneapolis mayor
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 20, 2025

The endorsement now positions Omar as the official DFL candidate, giving him a crucial boost in the upcoming mayoral race scheduled for November 4, 20...

Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
The Conversation  |  Jul 20, 2025

Although many women get adequate sleep at night, limited opportunities for daytime rest place extra pressure on that sleep to provide full restoration...

Jobs abroad: Senate Labour Committee flags surge in recruitment scams, complaints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The session exposed serious gaps in regulation and enforcement in Kenya’s overseas job recruitment sector, highlighting the urgent need for stronger o...

AI in exam marking? Experts say Kenya’s new education Bill prioritises profit over learning
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 14, 2025

Scholar and CBC critic Wandia Njoya warned that the proposed reforms are not truly about using technology to enhance marking efficiency but are instea...

AU Commission finalises leadership team at Malabo meeting after months-long delay
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 14, 2025

The newly constituted AUC leadership will serve a four-year term, charged with driving Africa’s integration agenda amid mounting internal and external...

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