New UN report details crimes against humanity against Black African migrants in Libyan prisons
A UN report by human rights investigators in Libya details a number of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity against detainees and migrants in Libyan prisons. The investigators said that they now have a confidential list of suspects. “The investigations indicated that several parties to the conflicts violated [international...
Tyson Fury feels boxer Anthony Joshua is over the hill, tells him to hang up gloves
Tyson Fury believes Anthony Joshua should retire from boxing if he loses his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua lost his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles following a comprehensive defeat to Usyk last month. Speaking immediately after the second loss of his professional career, Joshua was adamant that he wanted...
Pandora Papers detail how the ‘eating chiefs of Africa’ stash loads of cash in offshore accounts
A new global investigation exposing the offshore hideaways of some of the world’s most powerful personalities was launched this week after two years of discreet work by investigative journalists around the world. The project, known as Pandora Papers, is facilitated by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), which obtained...
Unhealthy sex-for-job scandals rock WHO as probe proves attempts to suppress truth
A damning report has found that the World Health Organization failed to prevent and tackle widespread sexual abuse during the Ebola response in Congo – a probe triggered by an investigation by The New Humanitarian and the Thomson Reuters Foundation has revealed. WHO staff knew of allegations in early May...
Somali militia pushes army out of Galmudug state, blames it for continued al Shabaab insurgency
A militia previously allied to the Somali government in its fight against militant group al Shabaab has captured two towns in central Somalia from federal forces, saying it was taking control where the government had failed to end the insurgency. On Thursday, Somali federal forces attacked the Ahlu Sunnah Wal...
Kenya’s Manda Bay naval base set to become a facility for national, regional and global security
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has upgraded Naval Station Manda Bay to a naval base due to its strategic importance in enhancing counter-terrorism efforts and maritime security. In a ceremony at Manda Bay on September 23, Kenyatta said the military installation will now gain expanded operational autonomy as it sets out...
UK company admits bribing Mozambique President Nyusi with $1m and ruling Frelimo party $10m
The biggest corruption trial in Mozambique’s history is underway at a maximum-security prison, at the same time as the credibility of the country’s judicial system is on trial in neighbouring South Africa. The scandal involves more than $2.7 billion of undisclosed state debts – money which the government borrowed to...
Ethiopian PM sworn in for second term under cloud of Tigray ‘de facto humanitarian blockade’
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was sworn in on Monday for a second five-year term running a country in the grip of a nearly year-long war against Tigray forces he described as “hateful” toward the nation, while a handful of visiting African leaders urged him to hold things together. The...
Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher pick Man City as ‘team to beat’ after Liverpool draw
Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher have branded Manchester City the “team to beat” in the Premier League ahead of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. The defending champions came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, following last week’s impressive victory over Champions League holders Chelsea....
Pork barrel politics: It’s guaranteed Kenya’s deputy president will control national resources and wealth
A closer scrutiny of Kenya Deputy President William Ruto’s activities, says ruling Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju, reveals a pattern of corruption activities and politically-motivated scams amounting to billions of dollars. Mr Tuju alleged in a recent statement and press conference that Mr Ruto’s excesses threaten the East African...
