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'We're alert, we're investigating' - Museveni orders probe into biometric glitches as Uganda awaits election results

'We're alert, we're investigating' - Museveni orders probe into biometric glitches as Uganda awaits election results

"Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said Uganda would be investigating the delays and malfunctions of biometric voter verification machines that were used in the General Election, noting that when he tested a machine to cast his vote, the facial recognition feature worked. “The machines work. We are going to find out why there was a delay by people in sending the biodata... I know the people who cheat, the opposition - last time they got 2.7 million votes by cheating,” Museveni told journalists after casting his vote on Wednesday in Rwakitura. “Was this deliberate? We are going to investigate that," Museveni added. “This time, we are very alert. Although the machines have not worked everywhere, we have other measures which we are following up." When asked if he would accept defeat if the “opposition once again rises up and manipulates the exercise”, Museveni stressed, “We don’t know whether this failure was just an oversight or part of a manipulation, but we shall study all the factors.” The president also said he “voted for people who believe in patriotism.” Preliminary election results are expected to begin emerging within the next 48 hours, according to officials. Earlier, Ugandan authorities imposed a nationwide internet shutdown, saying the measure was intended to 'prevent the spread of misinformation' and to 'curb incitement to violence' during the electoral process. Museveni, 81, has been in power since 1986 and is campaigning on a platform of protecting past achievements and maintaining stability. His main challenger, Bobi Wine, a 43-year-old singer-turned-politician, has emerged as the leading opposition figure, drawing strong support from younger voters calling for political change. "

Spurs take Moersen from City Football Group as director of football operations

Spurs take Moersen from City Football Group as director of football operations

Moersen to serve months of gardening leave Major part of new role will involve women’s setup Tottenham have appointed Carlos Raphael Moersen as their first director of football operations, taking him from City Football Group, which oversees a stable of clubs including Manchester City. Moersen, known as Rafi, will not join until before the summer transfer window because he is on gardening leave. He has spent more than a decade at CFG, serving most recently as director of football transactions. Continue reading...

Keeping the dream alive - Morocco ousts unbeaten Nigeria to reach 2025 AFCON final

Keeping the dream alive - Morocco ousts unbeaten Nigeria to reach 2025 AFCON final

"The streets of Rabat erupted into celebration on Wednesday as hosts Morocco defeated Nigeria to book their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Footage shows the Moroccan and Nigerian team buses arriving at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with fans from both sides gathering and cheering outside the venue. The match was decided in a tense penalty shootout after neither side could find the net in extra time. Morocco secured a 2-4 victory, knocking the previously unbeaten Nigeria out of the tournament. “Our joy was huge, and facing Nigeria was a big match. The Nigerian players were extremely tough, but thank God we won,” said Moroccan forward Abdel Samad Zalzouli. Meanwhile, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen expressed his disappointment after the defeat. “It's painful, you know. We really believed that we could get to the final,” he said. The victory sends Morocco into the AFCON final for the second time since 2004, as they continue their pursuit of a second continental title, 50 years after lifting the trophy for the first time. Morocco will face Senegal in the final on January 18 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat."