Parenting celebrities: Behind the glamour the likes of Jackson 5 live bask in, tales of abuse and sadness are never too far
Although famous entertainers shined on the stage and the silver screen, the secret life they led behind closed doors was full of anger, resentment and betrayal. Sadly, due to their life choices and their narcissistic tendencies, their children suffered from neglect, abandonment and abuse. Don’t let those dazzling smiles fool...
15 years after Guinea stadium massacre, ruling junta puts officials – plus ex-president – on trial
The nine-year-old girl headed to the soccer stadium with her friends on a rainy Monday to join thousands of people protesting Guinea’s junta government, calling for democracy. But the singing and dancing turned to mayhem when security forces opened fire, Djenabou Bah later recounted. She tried to run but soldiers...
Fears Africa’s dream of electric railway network may be rocked by burgeoning foreign debts
The “Al Boraq,” Africa’s first express train, whizzes through Morocco’s coastal landscape at the lightning speed of 320 kilometers (199 miles) per hour. Named after the magical steed on which the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ridden from Mecca to Jerusalem, the train makes the journey between Tangier and...
America warship USS Hershel Woody Williams visits Congo Brazzaville for the first time in 10 years
The US Navy’s USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams has paid a visit to the Republic of Congo in the first US ship visit to the country in more than a decade. The expeditionary sea base (ESB) vessel arrived in Pointe Noire on September 12, the US Navy said. While in Pointe...
Man United boss Ten Hag is sure Red Devils will tame Man City’s Haaland in Sunday’s derby
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has spoken out ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Red Devils go into the game knowing victory over their rivals would move them to within two points of Pep Guardiola’s side. Defeat, however, would represent a...
Heavy gunfire sparks fears of a coup in Burkina Faso capital, eight months after junta seized power
Gunfire rang out early Friday in Burkina Faso’s capital and the state broadcaster went off the air, sparking fears of a mutiny nine months after a military coup d’état overthrew the country’s president. Shots and a large blast were heard around Burkina Faso’s presidential palace and the headquarters of its...
Boxing referee Bill Phillips reveals attempts to bribe him with prostitutes to fix a match in Kazakhstan
A former boxing referee has claimed the sport is “doomed” at Olympic level after witnessing corruption in the sport. Bill Phillips, 73, refereed at 102 international tournaments and became the first British referee to officiate at an Olympic game in 24 years at Beijing 2008. He reports being turned away...
Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga tell UN court prosecution’s case is weak, unverified
Defence lawyers for an elderly Rwandan businessman accused of inciting and financing murderous militias that slaughtered men, women and children during the African nation’s 1994 genocide told United Nations judges on Friday that prosecutors built a weak and unsubstantiated case aimed at turning him into the “perfect culprit.” Lawyer Dov...
Former Arsenal defender Keown says Hotspurs presents Arteta chance to conduct his orchestra at the Emirates
It is more than 18 years since Arsenal finally broke ground in the building of the Emirates Stadium. But it is only on Saturday against Tottenham that Martin Keown believes the final piece will be cemented in place. Then, and only then, will Arsenal have their home back. His own...
Lack confidence on either side of Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict has dashed hopes of peace talks
A month ago, there was hope for a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict. A truce in place since March had allowed sorely needed aid to reach the region’s beleaguered population, and both sides were indicating their willingness to negotiate. That truce now lies in tatters. On 24 August, fresh...
