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The Kenyan authorities “violated the public’s right to information” by blocking broadcasts of TV channels that defied a ban on live coverage of the the symbolic inauguration of Raila Odinga as “the people’s president”, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday. The human rights body released a statement that also highlighted the deteriorating human rights record of Uhuru Kenyatta’s government. “Kenyan ...

Arsenal have completed the signing of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €63.75 million (£56m). The move bolsters Arsene Wenger’s attack and reunite the Gabon international with former Dortmund teammate Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The deal was announced after drawn-out negotiations with Dortmund over the transfer fee. The completion of the Aubameyang deal is expected to be followed ...

THE fascinating secrets behind the real Jose Mourinho have been laid bare by a handwriting expert. The Manchester United boss’ signature and handwriting have been analysed by Jamie Mason Cohen, who has given a unique insight into what Mourinho is really like. Leading expert Mason Cohen has looked at several signatures and words Mourinho had penned, including the moment he ...

Head of Tanzania’s judiciary, Chief Justice Ibrahim Hamis Juma, has cautioned politicians to stay off his ‘territory’ warning of grave consequences for those who do not. He reiterated that with the sole mandate of dispensing justice vested in the judiciary, it was not acceptable for anyone else to attempt tampering with that constitutional mandate. “Anybody who does so will be ...

The United States and United Kingdom have issued a joint statement on the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The statement said both countries were appalled by use of deadly force by security forces on protesters on 21 January. Which incident claimed the lives of six people with others sustaining injuries. “The use of disproportionate and lethal ...

MANCHESTER UNITED think lies are being told about how much Alexis Sanchez will earn at the club, according to reports. Manchester United poached Sanchez from Arsenal two days ago with the Red Devils making the 29-year-old their newest No7. The deal has sent shockwaves echoing around the footballing world with various reports speculating on how much Sanchez will earn. The ...

President of Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki, says the issue of illegal migration and human trafficking of the country’s young people was a calculated attempt by persons outside of the country. He adds that it was also hinged to efforts aimed at instigating a regime change. He also reiterated calls for the United Nations to undertake a probe into what he described ...

The nominations for the 90th Academy Awards have been announced, with The Shape of Water leading the field. Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy romance received 13 nominations, including best picture. World War Two drama Dunkirk follows with eight nominations, while Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri received seven. British stars shortlisted include Gary Oldman, Sally Hawkins and a pair of Daniels – ...

ANTONIO CONTE has admitted Chelsea can no longer compete with the Manchester clubs in terms of their spending power. The Chelsea manager believes United’s spectacular signing of Alexis Sanchez this week on a deal that makes him the best-paid player in England on a mammoth £350,000 a week, and City’s £124miillion summer outlay, only underlines they are out of reach ...

MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing three more signings after the sensational capture of Alexis Sanchez. The Chile ace finally completed his move to Old Trafford yesterday with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way. Manchester United were after a winger, forward and a marquee signing, but the Independentsay Sanchez ticks all three boxes meaning they will now focus on midfield. It is claimed they ...