Free agent Lionel Messi’s availability throws Harry Kane’s switch from Spurs to Man City up in doubt
Barcelona announced on Thursday that Lionel Messi is a free agent after they could not negotiate a new contract with the Argentina star, but where will he be going? As it stands, Lionel Messi’s future went up in the air after the bombshell on Thursday night that he would be...
Afghan journalists included in US Priority 2 refugee resettlement programme
The United States’ government announced on August 2 that it will provide Afghan nationals working at US-based media outlets and NGOs an opportunity to resettle as refugees in America. The Biden administration designated Afghan nationals working at US-based media and the US-based NGOs as Priority 2 individuals under the US...
Pundits predict Messi, Neymar reunion at Ligue 1 giants PSG after shock Barcelona exit
From former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon to Lee the Tottenham fan, news of Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona sent shockwaves through football. A day which started with expectation of an imminent new deal being announced for the legendary superstar quickly turned into something nobody saw coming: a bit like Danny...
US Naval Forces Africa bolster East African maritime security and combat piracy menace
US Naval Forces Africa in collaboration with the militaries of eastern Africa have intensified efforts to end illicit trade in the Indian Ocean. The mission to fight crime in the ocean is based on history of the region as a playground for smugglers, illegal fishing, piracy and human trafficking. According...
How G7 helped Museveni and others to stifle democracy through money laundering laws
In late 2020, when Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni faced a fresh challenge to his 35-year rule, a new tool helped to silence his critics: anti-money laundering legislation promoted by the G7. The Financial Action Task Force, established by the G7 group of advanced economies to protect the global financial system,...
Huawei takes cyber-security lessons to America; to cooperate with China so its vendors can be trusted
A post from Huawei’s CSO for the US, Andy Purdy, rates President Joe Biden’s sweeping May 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity as “the bare minimum that companies should be doing”. Purdy, a former White House adviser on cyber security, makes some decent points – especially when pointing...
Man City fork out $139m to sign Aston Villa’s Grealish, set English football record
Jack Grealish has completed his British record £100 million ($139 million) transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester City. His signing was set to be confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, the two clubs announced on Wednesday morning. However, the expected move from Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane to Man City received a...
Spurs incensed by Harry Kane’s absence in training; player holding out to force a transfer to Man City
Danny Mills has criticised Harry Kane and his agent for the way they have handled the striker’s proposed exit from Tottenham Hotspur. The England captain has failed to report to training for the past two days in a row, despite being expected back at Hotspur Way on Monday morning after...
Baby boom as British teacher gives birth to four babies in 11 months during Covid lockdown
A primary school teacher who was pregnant twice during lockdown has given birth to four babies…in less than a year. Jessica Pritchard, 31, gave birth to her second daughter Mia in May 2020 and then welcomed triplets into the world in April – just 11 months later. Ella, George and...
Autocracy: The more things seem to change in Tanzania, the more they remain same
When Samia Suluhu Hassan took up the reins of power in Tanzania four months ago, there was hope at home and abroad she would turn the page on the increasingly autocratic rule of her late predecessor. But with the arrest of a high-profile opposition leader on terrorism charges, critics are...
