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Private schools in Rwanda face an uncertain future amid dwindling admissions as learners increasingly enroll in public schools. Desperate proprietors who face closure of their institutions are now asking the government to sponsor students in private schools at public rates. However, the government has rejected the idea. More than 30 private schools are said to have closed indefinitely this year, ...

THE main suspect in the Barcelona terror attack has been shot dead by police after being spotted with an explosive belt strapped to him, Spanish authorities have confirmed. Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, is believed to be the driver who ploughed a rented white van down the popular tourist promenade of Las Ramblas in central Barcelona on Thursday afternoon. A total of ...

Barcelona may lose Lionel Messi before the summer window shuts, as reports from Europe claim the Argentine wizard is “seriously considering” leaving the Nou Camp. Reports claimed Manchester City met with Messi’s representatives in Barcelona last week to try and convince the 30-year-old to swap loyalties. The Argentine, whose current deal runs out next year, agreed a new four-year contract ...

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has given his first address since returning to the country on Saturday after three months medical leave in the UK. He made no reference to his health. The president called for unity in Nigeria, and said he would renew his fight against problems such as the war against Boko Haram militants, a sectarian uprising in the ...

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is happy to take a pay cut to return to Manchester United – who never wanted him to leave in the first place. Manchester United are set to re-sign Ibrahimovic on a short-term deal despite fears over his fitness. The 35-year-old plundered 28 goals across all competitions after signing on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. However, the ...

PHILIPPE COUTINHO cannot be blamed for wanting to leave Liverpool, according to Joey Barton. Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks and reportedly wants to leave Anfield for the Nou Camp. Liverpool have been resisting Barca’s attempts to sign the Brazil international, rejecting three bids, with the latest worth £118million. Coutinho is yet to ...

JEAN SERI has agreed a four-year deal to move to Barcelona, it has been claimed today. Get French Football News are this morning reporting that Seri has given the green light to a four-year contract to move to the Nou Camp. Barcelona are poised to trigger the £36million release clause in the Nice midfielder’s contract to get their man. They then ...

TOTTENHAM and Manchester United remain interested in Ryan Sessegnon and could make a move before deadline day. Tottenham saw a £25m bid rejected earlier in the window but could make another, according to Sky Sports. Manchester United are also keen and would be happy to loan the youngster back to Fulham for the season. Sessegnon, 17, broke into the Fulham ...

THE OPENER defied mathematics. The manner of the victory was coolly calculated. A mixture of inspiration and perspiration has swiftly nipped talk of a crisis at Chelsea in the bud. Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld is 6ft 2in tall. He jumped a good two feet in the air and strained every sinew of his neck to stretch a further couple of ...

CHELSEA striker Diego Costa has revealed he has demanded to speak face to face with manager Antonio Conte. Costa has been vocal of his anger at Chelsea after the Blues dumped him via text message in June. The Spain international’s career at Stamford Bridge is over after Conte opted to spend a huge £70million on Alvaro Morata. Morata scored against ...