Dutch lord of human trafficking ring arrested in Nairobi following tip off by Interpol at The Hague
Kenyan police arrested a man sought in connection with human trafficking since 2017 in a joint operation with Dutch authorities and Interpol. 53-year-old John Habeta was taken into custody at Schiphol International airport in Amsterdam on December 25 after his arrest in Kenya. Kenyan police arrested Habeta in Nairobi on...
Overwhelming evidence of deep-seated graft in South Africa presents biggest test for president to take action
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is challenged to take decisive action against the corruption that has been documented in a judicial report presented to him and made public, experts say. The damning findings by the state commission of inquiry – chaired by the country’s deputy chief justice and which gathered...
Football legend Bobby Ogolla describes as a ‘shame’ Kenya’s absence at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations
This year’s Africa Cup of Nations will be won by a team either from north Africa or west Africa, predicts Police Football Club coach John ‘Bobby’ Ogolla. But in Kenya, the football fraternity is still bitter with the federation. With just four days to Afcon kick off in Yaoundé, Cameroon,...
Romelu Lukaku storm at Chelsea over as striker and team manager Thomas Tuchel hold talks and reconcile
Romelu Lukaku will reportedly not leave Chelsea this month after talks with manager Thomas Tuchel and admitting his Sky Italy interview was a mistake. The rumour mill has gone into overdrive ever since details of his controversial interview emerged. The Belgium striker risked the wrath of his boss, team-mates and...
Unknown armed group attacks WFP warehouse in Darfur, steals food for 730,000 people
A World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in North Darfur state capital El Fasher was attacked by unknown armed groups who stole thousands of tonnes of food. More than 1 900 tonnes of food commodities meant to feed 730,000 vulnerable people for a month were stolen, the United Nations said of...
Devil in details: Man United stars ‘don’t want to be coached’ and Ralf Rangnick is ‘making up systems’
“You cannot coach players who don’t want to be coached… Manchester United were terrible.” That was former Premier League star Micky Gray’s verdict after Wolves outplayed the Red Devils to claim their first league victory at Old Trafford since 1980. Joao Moutinho fired the Wanderers to a deserved 1-0 win...
Despite my efforts to give citizens security, peace, justice and stop bloodshed, that did not happen – exiting Sudan premier
Sudan’s prime minister, who was ousted in a military coup but reinstated over a month ago, resigned on Sunday, in the latest upheaval to disrupt the country’s shaky transition to democracy from dictatorship. The decision by Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok came as widespread protests gripped the northeast African nation. Protesters...
Suspected Somali al Shabaab militants attack Kenyan coast, kill six people and burn houses
Somali terrorists, Al Shabaab, killed six people in the early hours of Monday January 3, underlining how vulnerable the coastal region of Lamu remains under the spectre of the insurgents despite Kenya Defence Force (KDF) setting up a marine base in the Indian Ocean to respond to external aggression. The...
No doubting Thomas: Brazilian great Gilberto Silva compares Arsenal’s Partey to ex-teammate Patrick Vieira
Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has praised Thomas Partey’s performance against Manchester City on Saturday and says it reminded him of old teammate Patrick Vieira. The Ghana international was making his last appearance for the Gunners before he takes part in the Africa Cup of Nations this month and underlined...
Scare for EPL champions Man City after struggling to see off enterprising young Arsenal squad
Arsenal were guilty of “losing their heads” and were left shocked by a stoppage-time goal from Manchester City who claimed a 2-1 victory in a stunning match to kick off 2022. The Gunners’ first-half performance was described as “the best we have ever seen” against the Premier League champions, as...
