War and instability bring African governance progress to a halt: Report Democratic backsliding in Africa reflects global trend towards ‘strongman politics’ emboldening autocrats. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024
Breakdown in global order causing progress to stall in Africa – report ‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
Lions bring RB Jermar Jefferson back Jefferson is back on the practice squad after being waived/injured in training camp USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2023
Sir Ian Rankin to receive knighthood at Buckingham Palace The author will be knighted for services to literature and charity. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Leeds United transfer rumours as Charlie Cresswell addresses future amid Millwall loan spell A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours. Leeds Live · Mar 11, 2023
Africa has become ‘less safe, secure and democratic’ in past decade, report finds Progress in key areas has stalled because of Covid, conflict and the climate crisis, but peaceful nations are performing better The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Africa must fight 'strongman' backslide, billionaire Ibrahim says Africa must fight against a slide towards strongman authoritarianism that has resulted in a series of military coups and a clampdown on civil society in many countries, Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim said. Reuters · Jan 25, 2023
Billionaire Mo Ibrahim attacks ‘hypocrisy’ over Africa’s gas Telecoms entrepreneur says continent’s people should be allowed to use their vast reserves The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022
Big Game Hunting: I’m taking Minnesota — unranked and on the road — over No. 24 Illinois The Gophers are coming off a bye week, a great opportunity to heal up and prepare for the upstart Illini. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022
Illinois coach Bret Bielema will try to remain perfect vs. Minnesota Bielema has an 8-0 career record against the Golden Gophers dating to his time as the coach of Wisconsin. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022
Big Game Hunting: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa get out of the gate in Big Ten West race The Gophers — ranked No. 2 in the land in both total offense and total defense — have their hands full at Michigan State. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022
Mel Tucker’s comments after Michigan State football’s loss to Washington Check out Mel Tucker's comments from Monday after a tough weekend for the Spartans USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 19, 2022
Corruption blights the developing world but the US and Europe are accomplices State capture is growing on every continent but only because the west helps to launder and hide money stolen by kleptocrats The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022
Africa needs better weather warning systems, urge experts Better climate-related research and early warning systems are needed as extreme weather — from cyclones to drought — continues to inflict the African continent, said Sudanese billionaire and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim, who heads up his own foundation The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Financial Times · Jun 1, 2022 Can Africa grow without fossil fuels? As the developed world demands emissions cuts, the continent’s leaders are asking whether it is possible to industrialise on green energy alone