Mahmoud Ali Youssouf: This is my pledge to the people of Africa as AUC chair

By AGGREY MUTAMBO Djibouti’s topmost diplomat promises to place the continent at the heart of global transformation as he faces three contenders from Kenya’s former PM Raila Odinga,former Mauritian Foreign Minister Anil Kumarsingh, and Richard James Randriamandrato former Foreign minister of Madagascar. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, 58, has been a Djiboutian civil servant all his career…

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‘It’s a long road’ – Why Athletics Australia want to ‘temper’ the rise of teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout

Gout Gout needs the right environment to thrive in and there’s need for the authorities to protect the teen sensation from external pressure. Athletics Australia president Jane Flemming has reiterated that the sporting organisation will look to temper the hype surrounding teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout. The 16-year-old smashed Peter Norman’s 56-year Australian All Schools…

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Former Harambee Stars boss Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee on why many Kenyan footballers struggle when they move abroad

Jacob Ghost Mulee has explained why many Kenyan footballers struggle when they move abroad, further explaining why Victor Wanyama is a rare success. Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has offered insights into why many Kenyan footballers struggle to succeed when they move to international clubs. In a recent interview with comedian Oga…

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Atalanta stun Serie A leaders Napoli

Ademola Lookman Atalanta brought Serie A leaders Napoli down to earth with a bump with a 3-0 victory on Sunday as Ademola Lookman grabbed two goals. Napoli were hoping to open up a seven-point lead over Inter Milan who play later in the day but Atalanta stunned the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium as they decisively…

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China conducts 900-billion-yuan MLF operation to sustain banking liquidity – KBC

China’s central bank on Monday conducted a 900-billion-yuan (about 125.14 billion U.S. dollars) medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation to maintain reasonable and ample liquidity in the country’s banking system. The MLF operation features a one-year maturity period and an interest rate of 2 percent, unchanged from the rate of the previous operation conducted last month,…

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