Why China is a major talking point as Kenya holds elections on August 9 and President Kenyatta retires
As campaigning gears up for Kenya’s August 9 presidential elections, the two main candidates are both focused on one key talking point – the economy – and this inevitably means the country’s controversial relationship with China is coming under the spotlight. Deputy President William Ruto, a former chicken-seller who styles...
Brutish French league champions PSG under fire for abuse of players branded ‘undesirables’
Brutish French league champions PSG come under fire for mistreatment of players deemed ‘surplus’ Ligue champions, Paris Saint-German has come under searing criticism for the brutal manner in which they are treating some 11 unwanted players. PSG’s treatment of the 11 players has been described as “uncompromising and harsh” and...
Liverpool boss Klopp biting lips over how to contain Man City’s sleek ballers in Community Shield
Former Manchester City forward Trevor Sinclair believes that Liverpool need to kickstart their season with a victory in the Community Shield to prevent pressure mounting on Jurgen Klopp. The Reds take on City on Saturday at the King Power Stadium. Liverpool have endured a mixed pre-season, winning two of their...
Arsenal said to be ‘hoarding’ lethal ammo as Gunners’ deal with Leicester’s Tielamans is revealed
Arsenal have an agreement in place to sign Youri Tielemans, which would take their summer spending close to £150 million, according to reports. The Gunners have already splashed the cash this summer, beginning with the relatively small-fry signing of Marquinhos for £3 million. The Brazilian was followed to North London...
‘Sunday King Plays’, Ronaldo says in cryptic Instagram hint on his imminent return to Man United
Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to pull on a Manchester United shirt for the first time in two-and-a-half months as the Red Devils host Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in a friendly on Sunday. The Portugal captain, 37, has announced he will return to action for his club this Sunday despite the...
Legendary Man United manager Alex Ferguson back at Theatre of Dreams as executive director
Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold has reportedly handed Sir Alex Ferguson a new role at the club. News of a change for the Scot comes days after he briefly met Cristiano Ronaldo at the club’s Carrington training ground on Tuesday. Ferguson has been a non-executive director at United since...
Uganda’s fledgling war industry gathers momentum with launch of armoured vehicle factory
Uganda’s Streit’s new armoured vehicle factory has formally been opened by President Yoweri Museveni. The factory, which was built in partnership with the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) was commissioned on Wednesday, nearly 10 months after the commencement of construction. Construction began in mid-October 2021 after NEC announced that the project...
Climate change: Worst drought in 40 years has killed 20 times more elephants in Kenya than poaching
Illegal ivory poaching once posed a significant threat to Kenya’s elephants. But now the giants of the animal kingdom are facing an even bigger risk: climate change. As Kenya battles its worst drought in four decades, the crisis is killing 20 times more elephants than poaching, according to officials. They...
US intelligence says 75,000 of 150,000 Russian soldiers deployed in Ukraine have been killed, injured
More than 75,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the Kremlin launched its brutal war on Ukraine on February 24, the US intelligence says in a report released in London on Friday. Speaking to CNN, Michigan Republican Elissa Slotkin said the estimate was revealed during a classified briefing...
Homecoming: Cristiano Ronaldo now pushing for sensational return to boyhood club Sporting Lisbon
Cristiano Ronaldo’s camp have held preliminary talks with Sporting Lisbon about a potential return to the club where it all began over the coming weeks, according to reports. Ronaldo is said to be desperate to leave Manchester United before the new season gets underway in order to join a Champions...
