Fast fashion as not Africa’s environmental hazard, but also a cultural and economic disabler
In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls selling used and low-quality apparel imported from the West. At the other end of the street, an upcycled...
Moscow fires warning shot US and Britain with Russian hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine
Moscow has said it regards Ukraine’s firing of ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles into Russia as proof of direct US and British involvement in the war. It says satellite targeting data and the actual programming of the missiles’ flight paths must be done by NATO military personnel because Kyiv does not have the capabilities itself.
Fixing Man City and Arsenal: Reality of injuries and excuses, missed chances and devastating counter-attacking blows
More often than not, it’s the straightforward explanation that makes the most sense. Arsenal haven’t been their usual selves in recent weeks – carving out lower-quality chances, stringing together fewer passes, and struggling to pen their opponents and sustain pressure – and that has largely coincided with an injury to their most influential creative player.
Delayed response hands Kenyan runner Anyango six years ban for use of testosterone
The AIU said Emmaculate Anyango failed to respond to the charge before the November 1 deadline, which waived her right to a hearing, while multiple samples testing positive for banned substances ultimately led to a longer ban.
35 opposition activists in Zimbabwe face up to 5 years in prison for ‘barbecue’ meeting at their leader’s house
Amnesty International described the detention as “part of a disturbing pattern of repression against people exercising their rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression.” The rights group called for an investigation into allegations that some of the activists were tortured while in police detention.
