A historic trial five years ago, this corruption case had plunged the country into the most serious financial crisis since its independence and involved part of the Mozambican political class.
On the bench off the accused: nineteen people, accused of extortion, forgery, embezzlement or even money laundering, for amounts of…
The double-edged hunt for millions by the old regime
The Sudanese central bank has decided to freeze the bank accounts of 161 people suspected of participating in operations that destabilize the economy. The list would include a number of supporters of ousted President Omar al-Bashir, as well as members of his family.
This decision follows an investigation by the Sudan Committee to Dismantle the "June 30 regime", when Omar al-Bashir took power in Khartoum in 1989. Since then, in April 2019, this committee has been responsible for highlighting the embezzlement of the…
Catholics and Protestants are hoping for an interview with
We still do not know the name of the future president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Céni). Religious communities are always divided about the choice. Six religious groups are united behind the candidacy of Denis Kadima for which they have submitted a file to the National Assembly office. But Catholics and Protestants who oppose this candidacy hope to be received by President Felix…
Bougane Gueye Dany ordered the withdrawal of his posters
The great press chief and politician was called this Monday, August 23, to the central police station in Dakar. He received a letter from the head of state asking him to remove his advertising posters and urging Senegalese citizens to register on the ballot papers, five months before the municipal and departmental elections in January 2022.…
Michail Antonio breaks Di Canio’s PL goal record
Michail Antonio fully deserves to be West Ham's leader of all time in the Premier League after scoring his 48th and 49th for the club and surpassing Paolo Di Canio's old record.After already being an attacking driving force in the early stages against Leicester on Monday night and then creating his team's second goal of the match by catching a back-pass and battling Said Benrahma, Antonio showed genuine 'number nine' instincts to do two goals of their own.To get the record, he clearly had in mind before the match, as there…
Michail Antonio explains the cardboard cutout celebration
Michail Antonio became West Ham United's record goal scorer in the Premier League on Monday night and made a late stay when Hammers beat Leicester City 4-1 at London Stadium. The striker scored two sensational goals to secure three points for West Ham. The first saw him blow the ball past Kasper Schmeichel after a nice turn and turn to avoid the Leicester defense, before hitting the ball over his head and tapping it past the Dane for his second a few minutes later.These goals take Antonio to 49 in the Premier League for…
19 people tried in Mozambique tuna bond scandal
A trial has started for 19 suspects in Mozambique's "hidden debt" or "tuna bonds" scandal. The corruption case allegedly involved a tuna company, maritime security companies and more than $ 2 billion in loans. On Monday, South Africa promised to extradite the man who was then Mozambique's…
West Ham 4-1 Leicester: player rating
West Ham made it two wins from two to start the new Premier League season and beat Leicester at London Stadium.The Foxes played more than half of the game with 10 players after Ayoze Perez was sent off correctly in the first half after a VAR attack.The Hammers were already on top and had taken the lead before that through a sweeping Pablo Fornals finish when the red card came, which meant that it would always be an uphill climb for Leicester to get everything out of the game.Just before half-time, Perez committed a ruthless…
Tunisia keeps the border with Libya closed
Closed in July last year for health reasons, the land border between Tunisia and Libya remains so despite the information announcing that it is imminent again. Open this Thursday, 19 August only on the Libyan side, last week was the subject of a telephone conversation between the foreign ministers of the two countries. Tunisia fears for its security and seems to be informed of a possible infiltration of…
Sampdoria 0-1 AC Milan: Player rating
AC Milan started their 2021/22 season with a tough battle at Sampdoria.Brahim Diaz scored the only goal of the match in a fierce meeting at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.Portuguese forward Rafael Leao almost opened the scoring within ten minutes when he ran on Mike Maignan's long goal kick, but his effort was tipped off by Emil Audero.But Brahim gave Milan the lead not far behind. Davide Calabria won the ball high on the pitch and his cut was met by the Spaniard, whose shot spun under the Audero and into the Sampdoria net.Euro…