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Kenya: Ruto Says Proposed Agoa Extension Critical for Trade Stability

5 December 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has welcomed a proposal by the U.S. administration to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in full for one year, saying the move would safeguard ongoing trade gains while allowing both countries to chart a more ambitious future for the pact. [...]

Mozambique: Placed On Using Bank Cards Abroad

5 December 2025

[AIM] Maputo -- The Bank of Mozambique, in its role as regulator of the national financial system, has announced that companies and individuals can only use their bank cards abroad to make payments of up to six million meticais (94,000 US dollars at the current exchange rate) per year. [...]

Africa: PMI-Ferrari Partnership Puts Tobacco Harm Reduction in the Formula 1 Spotlight

5 December 2025

[allAfrica] Philip Morris International's flagship nicotine pouch brand, ZYN, will feature on Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 car liveries at select races across upcoming seasons. [...]

Liberia: Lawmakers Fail to Confront Guinea Rail Reality At Ivanhoe House Hearing

5 December 2025

[New Republic] In 2019 Liberia and Guinea entered into an Implementation Agreement meant to serve as a template for cross-border coordination -- one that guaranteed any Guinean mining company seeking to use Liberia's railway and port would do so under a transparent, jointly supervised process. [...]

Africa: DRC, Rwanda Plan Inaugural REIF Summit Under US-Backed Deal

5 December 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are preparing to convene the inaugural summit of their new Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), a landmark platform designed to advance joint projects in mining, tourism, public health, energy, and infrastructure. [...]

Nigeria: A Solar Power Project Is Keeping Primary Healthcare Centres Running in Abuja

5 December 2025

[Nigeria Health Watch] For more than six years, Olufunke Bamidele and her family have used the Primary Health Care (PHC) Centre, in Lugbe, a community in Abuja, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT). She recalls a time when access to services at the facility depended entirely on the national electricity grid. [...]

Liberia: LFA Establishes Inaugural Hall of Fame Review Panel

5 December 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has taken a historic step in preserving and celebrating Liberia's football legacy with the official establishment of the Review Panel for its inaugural Hall of Fame. [...]

Liberia: National Msmes Conference &amp; Trade Fair 2025 in Monrovia

5 December 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A powerful movement of innovation, resilience, and local pride will take center stage from December 8-10, 2025, as hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses converge at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town for the National MSMEs Conference & Trade Fair 2025. [...]

Ghana: GAWU Congratulates Ghanaian Farmers, Calls for Establishment of Ghana Agriculture Service

5 December 2025

[Ghanaian Times] The General Agricultural Workers' Union (GAWU), of the Trades Union Congress, Ghana [...]

South Africa: Lesotho Regulator Finds Vodacom Guilty of Unfair Market Practices

5 December 2025

[GroundUp] Communications authority says the company altered contract terms without prior communication [...]

Africa: Royal Air Maroc to Launch Africa's First Direct Flight to U.S. West Coast in 2026

5 December 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] In a major leap for African aviation, Morocco's national airline, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), announced on Thursday that it will inaugurate a historic nonstop route between Casablanca and Los Angeles beginning June 7, 2026. [...]

Liberia: Safety On the Line

5 December 2025

[New Dawn] Gbarnga -- A growing wave of concern is sweeping through Gbarnga as motorcyclists sound the alarm over the rising danger posed by vehicles routinely parked along major streets in the city's heart. [...]

Liberia: Liberia's 'Outdated' Vehicle and Traffic Law Set for Review

5 December 2025

[Liberian Observer] Liberia's Vehicle and Traffic Law, unchanged since its passage in 1972, is poised for a long-awaited overhaul. The Road Safety Action International (RSAI) convened its second and final validation workshop Thursday in Monrovia, bringing together major transport-sector stakeholders to review and assess the final revised draft. [...]

Kenya: Pesalink Unveils First Awards Ranking Top Banks in Instant Payments

5 December 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Pesalink has launched its inaugural awards recognising Kenya's top-performing lenders in instant payments, introducing new industry benchmarks for reliability, affordability and growth in the country's expanding digital payments sector. [...]

Liberia: CSA, Afriland Launch 50 Percent Salary Advance, Long-Term Loan Scheme for Civil Servants

5 December 2025

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Civil Service Agency Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. on Thursday rolled out two major financial relief programs for public workers, a 50 percent mid-month salary advance and a long-term loan facility, delivering on a commitment he made during his Senate confirmation and signaling what he called a "new era of dignity and empowerment" for Liberia's civil service. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Begins Payment of N185bn Gas Debt, Expects Improved Supply to Power Sector

5 December 2025

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government yesterday said it had taken a decisive step to revitalise the gas industry and stabilise power generation after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu authorised the settlement of N185 billion in long-standing debts owed to natural gas producers. [...]

Tanzania: Motorists Feel Impact of Fuel Price Changes

5 December 2025

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FUEL prices announced by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) on Tuesday will affect motorists unevenly, easing costs for petrol users while digging deeper into the pockets of diesel-dependent transport operators and businesses. [...]

Liberia: Liberia Moves to Update 52-Year-Old Traffic Law As Stakeholders Validate Final Draft

5 December 2025

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's 52-year-old Vehicle and Traffic Law, unchanged since 1972, is now nearing a major overhaul after Road Safety Action International (RSAI) on Thursday convened its final validation workshop, bringing together key transport-sector stakeholders to review and endorse the revised draft. [...]

Nigeria: Governor Kefas' 2026 Budget Targets Infrastructure Gaps, Addresses Key Citizens' Needs

5 December 2025

[Leadership] When Governor Agbu Kefas assumed office in 2023, he came with a clear vision and a practical roadmap aimed at closing the longstanding development gaps that have denied the people of Taraba State the full benefits of democracy. [...]

Nigeria: 2026 Budget - Governor Sule Targets Infrastructure, Stronger Economy, Human Capital Growth

5 December 2025

[Leadership] In a landmark presentation before the Nasarawa State House of Assembly recently, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule unveiled the 2026 Fiscal Appropriation Bill valued at N517,539,050,910.77. [...]

Nigeria: Report - Manufacturing, Services Led Other Sectors in Business Expansion

5 December 2025

[This Day] The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of Stanbic IBTC Bank has revealed that the manufacturing and services sectors of the Nigerian economy led other sectors of the Nigerian economy in business expansion in November. [...]

Nigeria: Aviation Stakeholders Fret Over New Tax Regime, Seek Review to Curb Bankruptcy

5 December 2025

[This Day] Stakeholders in the aviation industry have urged the federal government to review the new tax regime, which will take effect from January 2026, saying it will bankrupt airlines and other businesses in the sector, if not revised to dovetail with industry standards. [...]

Zimbabwe: In Zimbabwe, School Children Are Turning Waste Into Renewable Energy-Powered Lanterns

5 December 2025

[IPS] Seke, Zimbabwe -- When going home after school, Monica Ben not only takes with her a pen and exercise books but also a lantern to light the dark room and completes her daily homework in Mashonaland East province. [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda Signs Economic Agreements With U.S., DR Congo

5 December 2025

[New Times] In addition to the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity signed on Thursday, December 4, Rwanda also inked two bilateral economic agreements with the US and DR Congo. [...]

Nigeria: Mount Pressure On Federal Govt to Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

5 December 2025

[Leadership] Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in protecting Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country, despite being under the full glare of a functional government, remains an aberration. [...]

Gritty Palestine enter Arab Cup quarters as favourites Qatar crash out

7 December 2025

Tunisia beat Asian champions Qatar 3-0, while Palestine draw with Syria to enter the quarterfinals for the first time. [...]

Russia welcomes Trump’s revised US security strategy

7 December 2025

A Kremlin spokesperson said that the changes 'correspond in many ways to our vision'. [...]

Acclaimed British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

7 December 2025

A chronicler of the everyday, Parr made work famed for its biting observations delivered in highly saturated colour. [...]

Kagame: ‘Never seen this much attention’ to ending Africa war

7 December 2025

Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing ‘democracy, freedom and human rights’. [...]

‘We need to make it work’: Can international law deliver justice?

7 December 2025

Gaza dominates the Doha Forum as experts warn political pressure from nation states undermines international law. [...]

LIVE: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo – La Liga

7 December 2025

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu. [...]

The Road to Damascus

7 December 2025

The Road to Damascus documents the lightning offensive that toppled the al-Assad regime. [...]

Abu Shabab’s death signals the inevitable failure of Israel’s plan for Gaza

7 December 2025

The Israeli efforts to establish Palestinian rule in Gaza loyal to the occupation are doomed. [...]

Lando Norris wins maiden F1 world championship title at Abu Dhabi GP

7 December 2025

Norris finished third behind Max Verstappen in final race to deliver McLaren its first world drivers' crown since 2008. [...]

The fragile fight for justice in a post-Assad Syria

7 December 2025

A year after al-Assad fell, Syria’s new leadership faces the danger of Syrians frustrated by justice delayed or denied. [...]

Muslim scholar says staying vocal about Gaza matters amid Israeli assaults

7 December 2025

Scholar says that abandoning the Palestinian struggle now would repeat the very failures that enabled Israel’s genocide. [...]

Germany’s Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza

7 December 2025

German chancellor reaffirms his country's support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza. [...]

Benin’s gov’t says it thwarted coup attempt after troops declared takeover

7 December 2025

Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power. [...]

The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat

7 December 2025

The community I grew up in near Bethlehem is being squeezed out by Israeli settlers. [...]

IndiGo chaos: Why is India’s largest airline canceling hundreds of flights?

7 December 2025

More than 2,000 flights cancelled, stranding thousands of passengers, as government intervenes to address the crisis. [...]

Sudan must expel foreign-backed fighters, justice minister tells Al Jazeera

7 December 2025

External support for armed groups and mercenaries is the main obstacle to peace, says Sudan's justice minister. [...]

Child mortality rates affected by “cuts to aid budgets”

7 December 2025

“Kids' deaths are often even greater than the adult deaths.” [...]

Qatar’s PM calls for inclusive engagement to achieve elusive regional peace

7 December 2025

Prime minister highlights Qatar as a safe space for mediating peace and fostering regional stability. [...]

Killing of journalists “likely to become more common”

7 December 2025

"Journalists don't want to be the news, they want to make news." [...]

Drone strike on Sudan preschool by RSF and ally kills dozens of children

7 December 2025

A drone attack by the RSF and its allied al-Hilou group on a preschool in Sudan has killed more than 100 people. [...]

Car bomb outside police station in Mexico’s Michoacan kills at least 3

7 December 2025

At least six people also injured in explosion at a central avenue in Coahuayana. [...]

Bethlehem lights up for Christmas for first time since Gaza genocide began

7 December 2025

Bethlehem has lit its Christmas tree for the first time since Israel began its genocide on Palestinians in Gaza. [...]

German chancellor “signals business as usual” on Israel trip

7 December 2025

“[German Chancellor’s visit to Israel] signals it’s business as usual again.” [...]

Western media coverage of Gaza erases Palestinians from the story

7 December 2025

How language on covering Gaza deletes Palestinians from view and turns Israel’s genocidal war into a one-sided narrative [...]

Australia dominate England to win second Test in Brisbane

7 December 2025

Australia take a stranglehold of cricket's oldest test series with a decisive eight-wicket victory at The Gabba. [...]

'I escaped Syria like a criminal, and came back a hero'

7 December 2025

Imad Alarnab, who fled to London from Damascus in 2015, returned to Syria for the first time last month. [...]

'Having a mentor keeps me out of trouble'

7 December 2025

My Ends, a scheme funded by the capital's Violence Reduction Unit, offers young people a mentor. [...]

Housing estate with no affordable homes approved

7 December 2025

Merton Council approved the Mitcham Gasworks development last month, which will have 626 homes. [...]

Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display

6 December 2025

The Tower of London was partially closed to the public while the police investigated. [...]

Regent Street goes car-free for 'festive mile'

6 December 2025

The busy road is closed to traffic on Saturday for festive celebrations, shopping and a disco bus. [...]

'I don't want to leave the house because of Crohn's'

6 December 2025

For years doctors thought Lucy Dare had an eating disorder before she was finally diagnosed with Crohn's. [...]

How to choose and look after your Christmas tree

4 December 2025

A guide for Londoners on how to select and look after your Christmas tree this festive season. [...]

Hospitality sector could shed 100,000 more jobs, trade body warns

4 December 2025

UKHospitality is particularly worried about the impact of the recent Budget on youth employment. [...]

'I don't know who would leave it there' - clearing up badly parked e-bikes

2 December 2025

Councils have called for greater powers to be able to seize e-bikes left badly parked in their areas. [...]

Childminders on moving beyond the living room

3 December 2025

Childminders are now allowed to work in places like churches and schools - but will this stop so many leaving the profession? [...]

Quarter of forces lack basic policies on sexual offences, Sarah Everard inquiry finds

2 December 2025

The report, four years after the 33-year-old's murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women. [...]

'Budget may be breaking point for London business'

28 November 2025

BBC London gauges reaction from businesses across the capital on the impact of Rachel Reeves's Budget. [...]

What does the Budget mean for London?

26 November 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget brings change for London with new funding policies and tax changes. [...]

'Fake speed camera was bliss, we're sad it's gone'

21 November 2025

Residents say it made a "massive difference" to traffic speeds - until the council removed it. [...]

Mum of two left penniless by Tinder scammer

23 November 2025

A mother of two tells the BBC she felt "embarrassed" and "stupid" after giving her savings away to a fraudster she met online. [...]

'Victims drop out fearing daunting court hearings'

21 November 2025

Giving evidence in court can be traumatising says London victims' commissioner Claire Waxman. [...]

Freedom Pass row: A fair perk or an expensive policy?

19 November 2025

The Freedom Pass allows residents over 66 to travel across the capital for free. [...]

'Tough love': Can council drugs squad tackle antisocial behaviour?

17 November 2025

The squad is solely focused on tackling drugs and antisocial behaviour in east London. [...]

Triathlete Yee runs second fastest British marathon

7 December 2025

Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee finishes seventh at the Valencia Marathon in only his second race at the distance. [...]

'Spurs boss Frank eases pressure but tide has not turned yet'

6 December 2025

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank sees the pressure eased with victory over Brentford - but the tide has not turned yet, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. [...]

Are Aston Villa in title hunt - and should Arsenal start to worry?

6 December 2025

Unai Emery continues to deny Aston Villa are in the Premier League title race but Arsenal now look vulnerable. [...]

'Quite bad' injury worsens Delap's Chelsea start

6 December 2025

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fears striker Liam Delap's shoulder injury is "quite bad" after he came off in the 0-0 draw at Bournemouth. [...]

Saracens sweep aside Clermont for bonus-point win

6 December 2025

Saracens run in seven tries to make the perfect start to the Champions Cup with a dominant win over Clermont Auvergne. [...]

Leinster finish strongly to hold off Harlequins

6 December 2025

Leinster finish strongly to hold off a spirited Harlequins and launch their latest quest for a fifth Champions Cup title with a bonus-point pool 3 win at Aviva Stadium. [...]

Smithfield and Billingsgate finally know new home

5 December 2025

Plans have been announced to move the historic markets to the Royal Docks in east London. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers. [...]

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

18 September 2023

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China. [...]

10 December 2021

Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

12 December 2022

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place. [...]

CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

10 December 2022

Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

26 November 2021

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes. [...]

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7 December 2025

It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

7 December 2025