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Kenya: Kenya, Morocco Ink 11 Deals to Unlock Trade and Investment

10 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya-Morocco signed 11 agreements is set to boost development across key sectors, including agriculture, health, education, and the blue economy. [...]

Kenya: Air France Boosts Nairobi Capacity On Rising Travel Demand

10 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Air France will increase passenger capacity on its Nairobi route from May, deploying a larger aircraft to meet growing demand for travel between East Africa and Europe. [...]

Kenya: Petition Filed to Suspend Energy CS Wandayi Over Substandard Fuel Import Scandal

10 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A petitioner is seeking the suspension of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged involvement in the importation of substandard fuel. [...]

Namibia: Cabinet Prohibits Mining Activities At Kunene Region Village

10 April 2026

[Namibian] Land at the Kunene region village of Okoutjete has been put under the protection of the police to deter any illegal mining activities. [...]

Nigeria: Navy Dismantles 12 Illegal Refineries, Recovers 531,500 Litres of Stolen Crude

10 April 2026

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy said on Friday that in furtherance of operations against oil theft, its personnel of Operation Delta Sentinel, in the first quarter of 2026, conducted over 183 successful operations across key operational areas, resulting in the recovery of 531,500 litres of illegally refined petroleum products and the arrest of 18 suspects linked to crude oil theft and related maritime crimes. [...]

East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni

9 April 2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications. [...]

Namibia: SONA - Key Takeaways On Genocide Talks, Education, Energy, Investment and Agriculture

10 April 2026

[Namibian] * President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a conclusion for a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is now within reach, possibly before the end of the year. [...]

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction in Action - What PMI's 2025 Value Report Signals for Low and Middle Income Countries

9 April 2026

[allAfrica] As low and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to shoulder a disproportionate burden of smoking-related disease, access to pragmatic, evidence-based harm reduction solutions is becoming an increasingly urgent public-health priority. [...]

Kenya: Seven in 10 Women Face Repeated Sextortion While Seeking Public Services - Study

9 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nearly three-quarters of female service seekers in Kenya report facing repeated demands for sexual favours while accessing public services, a newly released Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 shows. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Power Staff Succumbs to Injuries After Attack in Isiolo

10 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A manhunt has been launched for a suspect linked to the fatal attack of a Kenya Power employee in Checheles near Isiolo Town. [...]

South Africa: 12,000 Jobs in Limbo As Ferroalloys-Eskom Standoff Saga Stretches to Another Day

10 April 2026

[Daily Maverick] The one thing we do know is that nobody will leave the negotiation table happy, and that's probably the best possible outcome. [...]

Nigeria: Govt, Operators Outline Path to Nigeria's 3mbpd Oil Production Target

10 April 2026

[Vanguard] Nigeria's oil and gas regulators and operators have outlined a coordinated pathway to achieving crude oil production of three million barrels per day (mbpd), stressing the need for sustained regulatory reforms, investment inflows, digitalisation, and critical infrastructure development across the value chain. [...]

Uganda: Uganda Secures Shs2.1 Trillion Boost for Urban Infrastructure, Jobs

10 April 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the World Bank, is set to begin implementing the 2.1 trillion shillings Urban, Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Programme in the next financial year. [...]

South Africa: Bolobedu Solar Plant Fires Up South Africa's Energy Security

10 April 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province. [...]

Nigeria: ExxonMobil Plans FID On $8bn Owowo Project Next Year

10 April 2026

[Daily Trust] ExxonMobil has expressed plans to take a final investment decision (FID) on its $7bn-$8bn Owowo deepwater project as early as next year, following high-level discussions with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in Abuja. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Poverty Rate Climbs to 63% Despite Easing Inflation - World Bank

10 April 2026

[Vanguard] Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025 despite a slowdown in inflation, underscoring the limited impact of recent macroeconomic improvements on household welfare, the World Bank has said. [...]

Nigeria: NCAA Confirms Decline in Flight Delays, Cancellation On Domestic Routes

10 April 2026

[This Day] The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has confirmed the notable reduction in flight delays and cancellation in recent months. [...]

Nigeria: Manufacturing Output Declines As Higher Fuel Costs Slow Growth - Report

10 April 2026

[This Day] The output of the manufacturing sector decreased as steep intensification of inflationary pressures that were propelled by higher fuel costs slowed growth in the economic activity of the Nigerian private sector at the end of the first quarter of 2026. [...]

Nigeria: Airline Operators Urge FG to Strengthen Policies, Regulations for Long Term Financing

10 April 2026

[This Day] Airline operators have urged the federal government to institute policies and strengthen regulations that will make the aviation industry attractive to long term and single digit loans from financial institutions. [...]

Namibia: President Clarifies 500 000 Jobs Pledge, Opposition Criticises Slow Progress

10 April 2026

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's clarification that the government will not directly create 500 000 jobs by 2030 has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and labour experts over unmet targets. [...]

Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams

9 April 2026

[Nile Post] The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major boost to the country's clean energy ambitions. [...]

Uganda: Aptech Returns in Uganda With New Future-Ready Tech Campus in Kampala

9 April 2026

[Nile Post] Aptech Limited, a global leader in learning solutions with a presence in over 200 cities worldwide, today announced its official return to Uganda. [...]

Tanzania: MPs Push for Fuel Tax Relief

9 April 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have urged the government to slash some levies on fuel imports as part of measures to control the rising fuel prices, exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East crisis. [...]

Zimbabwe: Tobacco Turmoil - Farmers Trapped in Price Slump

9 April 2026

[263Chat] This year's tobacco marketing season has proven difficult for many farmers, as unfavorable market conditions driven by supply and demand continue to take a toll. [...]

Africa: Gulf Shock, African Shield

9 April 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Cairo, Egypt -- Africa's multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $10 billion emergency facility to shield African and Caribbean economies from the fallout of escalating tensions in the Gulf, as policymakers race to contain a fresh wave of global economic disruption. [...]

Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria

12 April 2026

Amnesty International says more than 100 people killed in military attack on a market in Jilli village. [...]

US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

12 April 2026

American billionaires are gobbling up more and more media outlets. [...]

Man City rout Chelsea 3-0 to close gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal

12 April 2026

City score three second-half goals to crush Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and move to within six points of Arsenal. [...]

Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets

12 April 2026

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Iran's delegation in talks to end the war, said US delegation 'failed to gain trust'. [...]

Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war

12 April 2026

Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections. [...]

Video: Severe flooding closes schools in Saudi Arabia

12 April 2026

Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country. [...]

‘Blown to hell’: Trump orders Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end

12 April 2026

US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan. [...]

Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade

12 April 2026

Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress. [...]

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Barcelona for Gaza

12 April 2026

Thousands gathered at Barcelona’s port as the largest ever Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza. [...]

FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate World Cup games amid US-Israel war

12 April 2026

Mexican President Sheinbaum says FIFA will not relocate Iran's fixtures from US despite repeated requests. [...]

Trump says US to blockade ships crossing Strait of Hormuz

12 April 2026

US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz. [...]

Voters cast ballots in pivotal Hungarian election

12 April 2026

Hungarians could see opposition leader Peter Magyar oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled for 16 years [...]

At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere

12 April 2026

The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say. [...]

Palestinians condemn storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s Ben-Gvir

12 April 2026

Israel’s far-right security minister storms mosque compound with protection, drawing condemnation from Palestinians. [...]

Explaining Benin’s presidential election

12 April 2026

Benin is voting for its next president. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris is in Cotonou, explaining what’s at stake. [...]

Lessons from the Iran war

12 April 2026

The past month and a half have shown that the nature of modern warfare is shifting. [...]

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching Easter ceasefire

12 April 2026

The warring sides trade barbs over truce as Kremlin says Russia will not extend it unless Kyiv agrees to its terms. [...]

US-Iran ceasefire talks: What are the key sticking points?

12 April 2026

Talks between Iran and the US expose deep divisions, prolonging uncertainty during a two-week ceasefire. [...]

Chelsea vs Manchester City 0-3: Premier League – as it happened

12 April 2026

All the updates as Man City ease to a 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to reignite the title race with Arsenal. [...]

Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill

12 April 2026

Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla asks journalist Jeremy Scahill who will benefit from the US-Israel war on Iran. [...]

Israeli army raids across the occupied West Bank overnight

12 April 2026

Israeli army raids across the occupied West Bank overnight [...]

Benin holds presidential election amid deteriorating security situation

12 April 2026

Benin is facing harsh economic conditions and security challenges that its new leader will have to address. [...]

Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female manager of men’s team

12 April 2026

Berlin's Eta becomes first female head coach of a top-tier European club after her appointment by the Bundesliga side. [...]

Saudi Arabia says key oil pipeline back to full capacity after attacks

12 April 2026

The Ministry of Energy says the East-West pipeline is back to pumping about 7 million barrels per day. [...]

Legendary Indian Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

12 April 2026

Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven-decade career. [...]

Murder charge over Primrose Hill stabbing

12 April 2026

A 27-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday charged with Finbar Sullivan's murder. [...]

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

12 April 2026

Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa is stuck in Spain until she can get a British passport to travel home. [...]

Dog owners warned over poison meat found in parks

12 April 2026

A dog fell ill and two foxes died after suspected poisoned meat was found in two west London parks. [...]

London Landmarks Half Marathon draws thousands of runners

12 April 2026

The 13.1 mile route takes runners on a tour of the capital's iconic landmarks. [...]

Hackney has always elected a Labour mayor - but could that change?

12 April 2026

Hackney has only ever had a Labour directly-elected mayor, but could the borough change colour? [...]

Tom Hiddleston, Rachel Zegler and Paddington walk Oliviers red carpet

12 April 2026

Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall. [...]

Drag queen: 'I'll be bringing joy on marathon day'

12 April 2026

Kitty Scott-Claus is running her the London Marathon in memory of her grandmother who died last year. [...]

More than 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest

12 April 2026

Event organisers said it would show the "resistance" to the ban on the group was "stronger than ever". [...]

What you need to know as Harrow heads into local elections

12 April 2026

Birthplace of Sir Elton John and one of England's most famous boarding schools, the local council is up for election on 7 May. [...]

What might happen with your council: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

7 April 2026

More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May. [...]

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

9 April 2026

Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. [...]

London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections

7 April 2026

Political control of all of London's 32 councils will be contested in the elections on 7 May. [...]

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

9 April 2026

Zack Polanski says the Greens are looking to gain votes from those "disillusioned with the traditional parties". [...]

Khan: Fewer Labour councils mean less investment

2 April 2026

London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says if Labour lose control of London councils, investment will be impacted. [...]

Reform UK says it will make a big dent in London

29 March 2026

The party launched its London election campaign in Croydon. [...]

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

9 April 2026

Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID. [...]

Can I vote?

24 March 2026

Find out if there is an election in your area with our postcode lookup tool. [...]

Why do thousands run the London Marathon in costume?

12 April 2026

Runners tell of the struggles they face and joy they experience while dressed up for the event. [...]

Girl group Flo on entering into their 'bombastic, confident, strong' era

8 April 2026

The R&B trio having been making waves this year with their latest hit, Leak It. [...]

Theatre closure a 'catastrophic loss to actors'

7 April 2026

The closure of a training theatre in London's West End is "devastating", campaigners say. [...]

54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey

7 April 2026

BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. [...]

'Years at strict school's sixth form were worst of my life'

2 April 2026

Former pupils say Mossbourne’s strict discipline caused lasting harm and are urging a national inquiry. [...]

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

1 April 2026

Family First said demand had "continued to decline" and it was "no longer financially sustainable". [...]

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

31 March 2026

The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental. [...]

Hackney pub's child‑free rule sparks debate

28 March 2026

The Kenton's management said the rule was implemented after children were left unsupervised. [...]

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