The United Nations General Assembly’s recent recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity marks a historic moment, but it also raises uncomfortable questions, writes Dr Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana. The muted response and abstentions by many European countries reveal a persistent reluctance to fully confront the legacy of slavery and its lasting consequences, the former European MP …

German-Nigerian heavyweight Emanuel Odiase delivered a sensational performance on Friday night, knocking out Britain’s Nick Webb in the second round to claim the European heavyweight title. Fighting before a sold-out crowd of 13,000 at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Odiase needed less than two rounds to dismantle his experienced opponent. The decisive moment came early, as Webb was sent crashing …

German-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Emanuel Odiase is set for the defining moment of his young career as he fights for the European heavyweight title on Friday at the SAP Arena in Mannheim. The bout, highlight of the “Night of the Heavyweights” organised by Ringside Zone, will see the unbeaten 27-year-old face Britain’s experienced Nick Webb over ten rounds. Standing at 2.03 …