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You’re not yourself when you’re sleepy
More than a third of Americans don't get enough sleep, and growing evidence suggests it's not only taking a toll on their physical health through heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and/or other conditions, but…
Ronaldo return to Man Utd is impossible, says Mourinho
The 32-year-old spent six seasons at Old Trafford and has been linked to a return, but his compatriot says the move will not happen. Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United have never considered a move for Real Madrid star…
Ouakam suspended by Senegalese federation after tragedy
US Ouakam have been suspended by Senegal's Football Federation (FSF) following a stampede which resulted in the deaths of eight fans.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40634432 Nearly 100 other spectators were injured as…
Letter from Africa: Can satellite make science popular in Ghana?
In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene ponders whether Ghana's new satellite will change attitudes towards science.We do not like science very much in this country. We…
Twice a blue, always a red – Rooney will forever be a big part of Man Utd history
The record-breaking striker leaves Old Trafford after 13 years to return to Everton but will remain a United great forever. After 13 years, 559 games and a record 253 goals, Wayne Rooney’s wonderful spell at Manchester…
Video games can change your brain
Scientists have collected and summarized studies looking at how video games can shape our brains and behavior. Research to date suggests that playing video games can change the brain regions responsible for…
Mini-skirts and morals in Uganda
A new crackdown on what civil servants can wear in Uganda has reignited a fierce debate about morality, clothes and women's rights in the country.The new directive brings new definitions to "dressing decently".…
9 ways to stop living in regrets
Don’t ruin a good today because of a bad yesterday.” — Unknown Every day is a new day to start all over, but letting the mistakes and regrets of yesterday remain in your mind can truly ruin your today.Living in regrets is…
FIDH attacks “dictatorship” and “repression” of President Nkurunziza’s regime in a report
The International Federation for Human Rights produced the report in collaboration with six Burundi human rights organisations that the government has banned.FIDH report claims President Pierre Nkurunziza and his Cndd-Fdd…
Residents abuzz after snowfall in Nyahururu
Residents in Nyahururu experienced snowfall on Tuesday as temperatures dropped with the current cold season.A few centimetres of snow covered roads and adjacent farms affecting the Rumuruti-Nyahururu road and the…
Top 10 Places to Visit in East Africa
Here at Krochet Kids intl. we are lucky enough to call multiple locations “home”. From our sunny HQ in Southern California to our empowerment projects in both Uganda and Peru, we commit to rooting ourselves in each of these…
Man City closing in on Dani Alves deal
The Blues had hoped to sign top targets Benjamin Mendy and Kyle Walker before securing their other options but are close to a deal for the Brazilian Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Juventus right-back Dani…
Why youth and women enterprises fail in Africa
Informality has been singled out as a major setback for youth and women’s business ventures in Africa. Presenting the keynote address during the Partnership for Economic Policy conference at a Nairobi hotel on youth and…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Florentino Perez to speak to player after Confederations Cup
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he has not spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo about his future, but will do so after the Confederations Cup.Ronaldo, 32, is said to want to leave Spain after being accused of tax…
5 powerful truths that can change your life
What you know is what will empower you; you are bound by what you know, and you can hardly go beyond that. There are some truths some people have come to discover in their life and it’s working for them, and there are truths…
Bank reportedly asks Zuma’s wife to explain millions in her account
The first lady, however, says she has not received any letter from Absa, further slamming the reports claiming such as ‘propaganda’.Absa has reportedly threatened to close down Tobeka Madiba-Zuma’s bank account due to the…
7 benefits of eating avocado every day
Avocado is one of the most nutritious foods in the world. It contains little sugar and is rich in “good” fats that your body needs.Here are 7 benefits of eating avocado every day 1. Avocado is good for the eyes Including…
DR Congo jailbreak frees 900 inmates
Eleven people were killed when militants attacked a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo and freed more than 900 inmates, officials say.The governor of North Kivu province said the attackers had used heavy weapons in…
Tiote died in hospital after training collapse, says club
BEIJING - Former Ivory Coast international Cheick Tiote died in hospital on Monday after collapsing during a training session, his Chinese club Beijing Enterprises said.The Chinese second flight club confirmed his death at…
Justice for Burundi: « 98 new warrants sent to ICC Prosecutor »
The collective of lawyers grouped into “Justice for Burundi” reports that at the end of May 2017, 98 new warrants have been sent to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court-ICC. “This brings to nearly…
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