Yearly Archives: 2014
Eto'o: Chelsea have long-term focus
Chelsea are determined to make themselves serial contenders for the Premier League title again under Jose Mourinho, according to striker Samuel Eto'o.
The Blues head...
Sexual warfare – African sovereignty vs. Western threats
By Henry Brefo
The politics of homosexuality in Africa is largely couched in the language of North vs. South hegemony. Consequently, African leaders have been...
Ghana Loses $1.3 Billion Due to Decline in Cocoa Prices
Ghana, the world's second largest producer of cocoa and gold, lost a massive $1.3 billion in export revenues last year as a result of...
Britain and European Commission clash over EU ‘workers’
A new government proposal to limit access to social welfare payments by EU citizens has been branded illegal by the European Commission. This pronouncement...
Courtroom scuffles as Woolwich killers sentenced
Fighting broke out in court on Wednesday (February 26) as the killers of Fusilier Lee Rigby in May last year were read their sentences.
Michael...
Government urged to auction visas
By Alan Oakley
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), an independent, non-departmental Home Office-sponsored body that advises the government on migration issues, has recommended that the...
AFRICAN CHOICES IN A NEW NIGERIAN CENTURY
Mr. President. Your Excellencies, distinguished guests: I am honoured to represent the British Government today and to bring with me warm congratulations and best...
Alleged paedophile priest will face trial
Prosecutors have charged a Roman Catholic priest suspected of sex offences against children in Poland and in the Dominican Republic.
The 36-year-old Polish priest, who...
There are reasons Africans say no to snow
Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean is, unsurprisingly, Togo’s first Winter Olympian. But the cross-country skier hopes her debut in Sochi will inspire other African athletes to compete...
Dogg Pound ensure maximum savings
Snoop Dogg (or Snoop Lion, according to whichever whim prevails) has been gracing our screens lately in a depressingly stereotypical role advertising Moneysupermarket.com. The...
