Fighting between community militias in South Sudan creates high levels of food insecurity
South Sudan is also one of the most dangerous countries in the world for those trying to help – 17 aid workers have been killed since January, according to the Aid Worker Security Database. “Life this year is worse ,” Abuk Kat, a mother of six from the conflict-affected...
Food securityGene-edited wheat cleared for first field trial in the United Kingdom
Scientists have been given the greenlight to grow the UK’s first field trial of gene-edited wheat. According to Farmers Review, UK gave the go-ahead on August 24 following an application by Rothamsted Research, which announced that it had run a series of field trials that had consequently been approved by...
It’s hurray and gunfire celebration for Taliban Islamists as last American soldiers leave Afghanistan
Celebratory gunfire resounded across the Afghan capital on Tuesday as the Taliban took control of the airport following the withdrawal of the last US troops, marking the end of a 20-year war that left the Islamist group stronger than it was in 2001. Shaky video footage distributed by the Taliban...
Egypt frees comedian, journalist and political activist to clean image of being among world’s top jailers
Egypt has released an online comedian, a journalist and a political activist after they spent months in pre-trial detention, two lawyers say. It was the latest in a series of recent releases amid concerns by the United States and international rights groups over the arrest and harassment of rights advocates...
Transfer deadline dash sees Arsenal rope in Takehiro Tomiyasu to replace departing right-back Bellarin
Arsenal are moving closer to securing a deal for defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after agreeing an initial £17 million ($23.5 million) fee with Bologna and he will now undergo a medical. The Gunners have been in the market for defensive cover throughout the summer and have been looking to offload Hector...
South Sudan army on high alert in capital Juba as agitation for president’s removal builds up
Internet services in South Sudan were disrupted on Monday and security forces patrolled the streets after activists called for protests against President Salva Kiir’s government. The capital Juba was quieter than usual as residents sheltered inside. A coalition of activist groups reiterated their call on Sunday for rallies demanding Kiir’s...
Juventus’ ‘no interest’ in Arsenal’s hitman Aubameyang comes as relief for under pressure Gunners’ technical bench
Juventus’ stance over signing Arsenal hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been revealed after a transfer with Everton cleared an important hurdle. Juventus are on the hunt for fresh faces at the spearhead of their attack. The exit of Cristiano Ronaldo to Man United has left them with a huge void to...
Sickle-cell disease, which affects mainly Black people is finally meeting a therapeutic match
Every parent or carer wants the best for their children, but sometimes biological miscues obstruct that universal hope. This is especially the case with sickle-cell disease, a disorder in which red blood cells take on an abnormal shape described as a crescent or sickle. This malformation restricts oxygen delivery to...
Global journalists’ organisation calls for speedy investigation of murder of Filipino tabloid editor
Tabloid editor Gwenn Salamida was shot dead by a robber in her recently opened salon in Quezon City on August 17. The shooting took place at Salamida’s salon in Barangay Apolonio Samson in the afternoon. Salamida was shot after the murderer barged inside, declaring a heist, and shot the victims...
Christiano Ronaldo sure to be Manchester City player in coming three days, reports in Italy say
Cristiano Ronaldo believes he could be a Manchester City player “by the weekend” following major developments in the transfer saga, according to reports. Ronaldo has made it clear to his agent Jorge Mendes that he wants to leave Juventus this summer and not next year when his contract expires. Mendes...
