Amnesty International has accused Russia of luring foreigners, including Sierra Leoneans, into its army to fight in Ukraine under false job promises, in what it says often amounts to human trafficking. In a briefing published on 10 September 2026, the rights group said Russian recruiters target economically vulnerable people from low-income countries in the Global South. They use deception,…
Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 34. Mendy, who has been an important member of the Senegal national team for several years, made 60 appearances for his country during his international career. One of the biggest highlights of his career with Senegal was helping the team win the Africa Cup…
Alexander Zverev has captured his second Grand Slam title after defeating American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open men’s singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The German top seed maintained his composure through a fiercely contested final before pulling away in the fourth set to secure the championship. The victory also completed a remarkable…
Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Jose Mourinho’s side got back to winning ways after a defeat by Real Betis in their previous top-flight outing, with a convincing victory against neighbours Rayo. Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras were also on…
South African police have arrested three suspected illegal miners, including two Mozambicans. Police said in a statement on Saturday that they arrested the suspects on Friday at a plot in Doornkuil at about 8:00 p.m. and confiscated their mining equipment. “Members of the Sedibeng Flying Squad acted on information regarding suspected illegal mining activities in the area. “Upon arrival,…
The All Peoples Congress (APC) has postponed its outstanding ward and constituency elections originally set for Saturday, 12 September 2026, to Tuesday, 15 September 2026. In a public notice dated 11 September 2026 and issued by the party’s National Secretariat, the APC informed members, aspirants, delegates, election officials and other stakeholders of the change. The party said the rescheduling…
