Journalist’s in-depth account exposes human rights abuses in Libyan detention camps ignored by UN and EU
In 2018, journalist Sally Hayden received a message on Facebook from a refugee in a Libyan detention centre. “We need your help. We are under bad condition in Libya prison. If you have time, I will tell you all the story,” the message read, seemingly sent out of the blue....
African scientists seek ways of sealing loopholes in global collaborations between West and Africa
Researchers at the seventh World Conference on Research Integrity, in Cape Town, South Africa, have been hammering out the equity issues plaguing science partnerships that span the global north-south divide. Several sessions at the event were dedicated to the design of a soon-to-be-published document called the Cape Town Statement on...
Stroke recovery: Doctors at Ohio University discover how an existing drug helps the brain repair itself
Dr Andrea Tedeschi, an assistant professor in the department of neuroscience at Ohio State University Medical Center, says the concept of “brain plasticity” is so important when it comes to understanding brain health. In research findings, Dr Tedeschi explains, “Brain plasticity refers to the innate or intrinsic, ability to compensate...
Determined Arsenal plot to raid Ajax again for Argentine defender Martinez after initial $30 million is rejected
Initial talks have already taken place with Arsenal willing to offer around £25 million ($30.6 million) for the Argentina international, however, Ajax have dismissed that figure and want more with the knowledge they have other clubs willing to bid. The 24-year-old can play as a centre-back, left back and centre...
Arsenal faithful elated with coming on board of new midfield commander in frame of Fabio Vieira
Arsenal fans have been asking for ‘the next Vieira’ for years and, finally, they might have him. And whilst their new signing might not be the same sort of player as Gunners legend Patrick Vieira, he does have one striking similarity to the Frenchman – his name. The north Londoners...
Presidential candidate with visual disability and gospel musician sues Kenya’s elections body for discrimination
A gospel singer who wants to be Kenya’s first disabled presidential candidate has filed a case in the country’s courts after being barred from the electoral race. Reuben Kigame, who is blind, filed the case against Kenya’s Electoral Commission (IEBC) this week on Tuesday, claiming he had been blocked from...
Ethiopian rebels want Nairobi to host peace talks with government with Kenyan president as chair
Ethiopia’s Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels have expressed willingness to negotiate peace with the federal government on condition that the talks be chaired by Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, with the African Union and United Nations as co-convenors. The rebels want the peace talks to take place in the Kenyan...
Arsenal manager worries ease as transfer of potential saviour Gabriel Jesus becomes imminent
Gabriel Jesus reportedly wants to choose Arsenal as his next club, allaying any fears Mikel Arteta may have had of missing out on his top striker target. Arsenal have been chasing the signing of Jesus in recent weeks. After the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette this year, they...
Chelsea manager and new manager headed for clash over club top striker Lukaku return to Italy
Chelsea new owner Todd Boehly and manager Thomas Tuchel are reportedly headed for a major clash over the imminent transfer of striker Romelu Lukaku to Italian giants Inter, media in England reported on Friday. While Tuchel has given a nod to Lukaku’s wish to return to his former club on...
Back to the Roots: Liverpool star Sadio Mane joins friends for a football match in muddy village ground in Senegal
Sadio Mane returns to muddy village pitch in Senegal for football match with former Liverpool and Newcastle stars, as imminent move to Bayern Munich beckons Sadio Mane put speculation over his future to one side as he returned to his childhood village in Senegal for a local football match. Played...
