Agony of African stars in Europe: France’s Black players subjected to racial abuse for World Cup loss
Kingsley Coman, Randal Kolo-Muani and Aurelien Tchouameni were all subjected to vile racial abuse following France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina. The defending champions failed in their bid to become only the third team to retain the title on Sunday night, losing 4-2 on penalties following a pulsating 3-3...
British PM’s fingers crossed as he awaits High Court verdict on legality of deporting migrants to Rwanda
Judges at London’s High Court were expected to rule today (Monday) whether the British government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stakes his future on stopping a record number of migrant arrivals in small boats. Under a deal struck in April, Britain...
After a decade in the red Kenya waits on US’ Delta Air to save its ‘flailing’ Kenya Airways
Kenyan president William Ruto attended the Washington US-Africa Business Summit with one of his major goals being to get investors to turn around the fortunes of the country’s national carrier Kenya Airways, which last recorded profits 10 years ago. Ruto identified a potential investor in Delta Air Lines, holding discussions...
I still have gas in the tank to play in next World Cup – exuberant Messi says rules out retirement
World Cup winner Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will not be retiring from international football. The star was instrumental in Argentina’s third World Cup win as they overcame France at the Lusail Stadium. There had been suggestions that the 35-year-old would retire from international football after the final, but...
Messi and Mbappe gave us World Cup to cherish in a bland soulless, faceless state in the desert
At the end of it all, the Emir of Qatar dressed Lionel Messi in a flimsy black robe, which seemed to be the ultimate emblem of how a host nation whose own side were so abysmal have claimed him as one of their own. The man in question, crowned player...
Peter Drury: Lionel Messi will be sainted in Argentina, his name is in paradise after World Cup win
Lionel Messi has completed the set after Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties following an incredible 3-3 draw to win the World Cup. Oh, and Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick. Argentina captain Messi set a new record for most World Cup appearances as he lined up for the 26th –...
Buckingham Palace makes peace with a charity campaigner who was racially abused by senior staff
Charity campaigner Ngozi Fulani has accepted an apology from Lady Susan Hussey after the pair met for the first time since the beginning of the royal race row. She had been visiting Buckingham Palace last month when she was quizzed about her ethnicity by the 83-year-old, who has since stepped...
USAID donates $385,000 to conservation in Kenya’s Tsavo and Amboseli wildlife sanctuaries
Wildlife conservation organisations in Tsavo and Amboseli sanctuaries in Kenya have received $385,000 donation from USAID Kenya through the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Tsavo Trust and Amboseli Ecosystem Trust in addition received two vehicles each, Big Life Limited received one motorcycle and Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association received...
Proposed 32-team Club World Cup elicits strong resentment from clubs and football associations
Fifa President Gianni Infantino has confirmed the introduction of a new quadrennial men’s Club World Cup that will kick off in 2025 and feature 32 top teams from across the globe. The Fifa Council met in Qatar on Friday to discuss a variety of matters, including international match calendars and...
America rolls out plan to neutralise Russia, China in Africa with President Biden tour to next year
President Biden has announced his intention to make his first presidential visit to Africa next year as he seeks to convince African leaders that the United States is serious about engaging them in international decisions and countering China’s rising influence in the region. During remarks at the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit,...
