Fashion and Islam: How Nigerian girls ‘mediate’ religion and blossoming beauty industry amid Boko Haram ravages
What’s in anyone’s wardrobe is inherently political. That’s especially true in Nigeria’s northeast, a region at the centre of a more-than-decade-long jihadist conflict where how a woman dresses comes under particular scrutiny. Most Muslim women in the main city of Maiduguri, the birthplace of Boko Haram, believe their religion calls...
Russian forces reach nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, but scientists give assurance of safety from radioactive leaks
Russian forces have gained control of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine, and reports of firefights at the site have led to concerns about the release of radioactive material from the plant, which experienced a catastrophic meltdown in 1986. But physicists say the risk of radioactive emissions as a result...
Out of gas: Germany between a rock and hard place as an energy crisis looms after Russia went to war with Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine triggers a search for other natural-gas supplies, but it could take years for Berlin to wean itself off Russian imports. Germany’s decision to halt its Nord Stream 2 natural-gas pipeline to Russia, prompted by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern...
Mudavadi and Wetang’ula open up on how President Kenyatta tried to use blackmail to arm-twist them to back Odinga
ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula address opinion leaders at Mululu in Vihiga on how the people of western Kenyatta been taken for granted in the name of democracy. Mudavadi said: The leaders accused President Uhuru Kenyatta deliberate marginalisation and dictatorship. The leaders also spoke...
Africa’s oldest DNA helping address science’s racial bias as new findings place the continent further at the heart of evolution
Human history is written in DNA. Where our ancestors lived and who they loved – the story is right there if we can see into their genes. The trouble is that the ravages of climate and time degrade DNA, making its secrets harder and harder to detect. Gradually, however, scientists...
How US used Germany’s Nord Stream gas project to bait Russia into attacking Ukraine; Putin swallowed it hook, line and sinker
“The primordial interest of the United States, over which for centuries we have fought wars – the First, the Second and Cold Wars – has been the relationship between Germany and Russia. Because united there, they’re the only force that could threaten us. make sure that that doesn’t...
Beneath Ukraine Crisis there’s real fear German-Russia alliance will hasten the decline of superpower status America currently enjoys
The Ukrainian crisis has nothing to do with Ukraine. It’s about Germany and, in particular, a pipeline that connects Germany to Russia called Nord Stream 2. Washington sees the pipeline as a threat to its primacy in Europe and has tried to sabotage the project at every turn. Even so,...
Defiant Putin warns world of ‘consequences you have never seen’ as Nato meets to counter Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” Hours later, Ukraine’s president announced he is severing diplomatic relations with Russia. As...
Covid mutation: New Omicron sub-variant proves deadly to the unvaccinated, double-vaccinated and boosted individuals
Covid-19 researchers are rushing to understand why a relative of the main Omicron variant is displacing its sibling in countries around the world. The variant, known as BA.2, has spread rapidly in countries including Denmark, the Philippines and South Africa in the past few weeks. It follows the initial spread...
Timid Man United worries manager as talismanic striker Ronaldo endures another ‘lonely’ night against Atletico Madrid
Ralf Rangnick could not believe how timid Manchester United were in the first half of their draw against Atletico Madrid, explaining what they must change in the second leg. Man United eventually earned a draw from the first leg of their Champions League Last-16 tie. Anthony Elanga scored late on...
