Thomas Partey: How white women in Europe turn African footballers into sexual objects of financial exploitation

Thomas Partey: How white women in Europe turn African footballers into sexual objects of financial exploitation

There is also a lack of clear guidance for clubs in these circumstances. Lisa Nandy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, expressed concern this week on the Sports Agents podcast that clubs do not have a “standard approach” when “very, very highly paid” players face claims of sexual assault.

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Used and dumped by Arsenal, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey now on his own as he parries sexual offences allegations

Used and dumped by Arsenal, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey now on his own as he parries sexual offences allegations

Despite the club telling the alleged victim they were taking the matter “extremely seriously”, Partey continued to play for Arsenal – and was promoted via their media channels. In the days following her initial complaint to the club, he appeared prominently on a number of social media posts.

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Senior government officials say Kenya has pumped $5.42 billion in education sector to prepare job market-ready workforce

Senior government officials say Kenya has pumped $5.42 billion in education sector to prepare job market-ready workforce

Dr Beatrice Inyangala called on parents to embrace technical training for children who did not qualify to join university.

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Diminishing interest in President Ruto in Kakamega prods him to deploy military to complete stalled hospital project

Diminishing interest in President Ruto in Kakamega prods him to deploy military to complete stalled hospital project

The 900-bed Hospital is expected to create 5,000 jobs, promote medical tourism and provide learning and practical exposure to medical students. The completion of the hospital that was intended to take pressure off Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi and Moi Teaching and Referral in Eldoret by specialising in – among other services – the treatment of cancer, dialysis, hypertension and diabetes.

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Air India crash investigation report pinpoints pilot confusion that led to the accident that killed 260

Air India crash investigation report pinpoints pilot confusion that led to the accident that killed 260

The commanding pilot of the Air India plane was Sumeet Sabharwal, 56, who had a total flying experience of 15,638 hours and, according to the Indian government, was also an Air India instructor. His co-pilot was Clive Kunder, 32, who had 3,403 hours of total experience.

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Kisumu launches fibre boats to enhance safety of fishing community, blue economy on Lake Victoria

Kisumu launches fibre boats to enhance safety of fishing community, blue economy on Lake Victoria

Artisanal fishing Fibre Boats constructed at the Kenya Shipyards Limited Kisumu. The County government plans to deploy them at major beaches in the area to enhance safety and boost blue economy. Credit: Chris Mahandara.

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Kenya’s ‘Flying Bird’ Wanyonyi destroys strong field of past Olympic finalists to grab 800m Diamond League win

Kenya’s ‘Flying Bird’ Wanyonyi destroys strong field of past Olympic finalists to grab 800m Diamond League win

The highly anticipated men’s 800m, which featured all eight Olympic finalists from Paris, was expected to threaten David Rudisha’s world record of 1:40.91, which has stood since 2012.

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KTDA launches its mouth and ears – The KTDA Magazine – to stay in touch with tea farmers in Kenya

KTDA launches its mouth and ears – The KTDA Magazine – to stay in touch with tea farmers in Kenya

KTDA Group CEO Wilson Muthaura explained the significance of the ‘Farmer First’ mantra through the Kisii term “ukuchu” that translates ‘to rise’. He observed that every decision KTDA makes must lead to one outcome, which is, putting more money in the farmer’s pocket.

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Boeing settles with a Canada-based Kenyan man whose wife and three children perished in 737 Max crash in Ethiopia

Boeing settles with a Canada-based Kenyan man whose wife and three children perished in 737 Max crash in Ethiopia

Boeing reached a settlement on Friday with a Canadian man whose wife and three children were killed in a deadly 2019 crash in Ethiopia, averting the first trial connected to a devastating event that led to a worldwide grounding of Max jets. The jury trial at Chicago’s federal court had...

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Behind glossy picture of European demographics, it emerges that Covid vaccines may have fixed the power and flair of women to bear children

Behind glossy picture of European demographics, it emerges that Covid vaccines may have fixed the power and flair of women to bear children

The drop in natality in the Czech Republic in 2022 could not be explained by demographic factors. Total fertility rate – which is independent of the number of women and their age structure – dropped sharply in 2022 and has been decreasing ever since. The data for 2024 show that the Czech TFR has decreased further to 1.37.

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