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Kenya: The Rise of Ai-Powered Decision Making in Forex Market Analysis

22 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Not long ago, the idea of a retail trader in Nairobi using the same analytical tools as a hedge fund in New York would have seemed far-fetched. That gap is closing quickly. [...]

Eritrea: Arteries of Progress - Eritrea's Transport and Communications Sectors Drive National Development

22 May 2026

[Shabait] (Paraphrased Report from extensive local media interview with Mr. Tesfaselassie Berhane, the Minister of Transport and Communications) [...]

South Africa: Scam Alert - South Africa's Education Department Warns Against 'Teacher Assistants Phase 6' Job Scams On Facebook

22 May 2026

[Africa Check] SCAM ALERT: South Africa's education department warns against "teacher assistants phase 6" job scams on Facebook [...]

Africa: TotalEnergies Expands Africa's Oil and Gas Production Footprint

22 May 2026

[Leadership] TotalEnergies is sustainably growing a multi-pronged offshore strategy in Angola, combining deepwater project development, brownfield optimization and frontier exploration as the company expands its long-term position in the country. [...]

Nigeria: FG Launches Ai Platform On Whatsapp to Boost Access to Government Services

22 May 2026

[Leadership] The federal government has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at improving citizens' access to government information and public services through WhatsApp and the web. [...]

Nigeria: Balance Gas Exports, Local Use for Development, Ekpo Tells African Governments

22 May 2026

[Leadership] Nigeria's minister of state Petroleum Resources (Gas) and President of the 2026 Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for a strategic approach to balancing natural gas exports with domestic utilisation across Africa. [...]

Uganda: Uganda's Oil Will Create Opportunity, but Without Liquidity Many Will Watch It Pass

22 May 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] For years, Uganda's oil story has been told in the future tense. We've navigated a decade of discoveries in the Albertine Graben, sat through marathon negotiations, and watched the rigs rise with a mix of patience and prayer. But the wait is over. With the First Oil in sight, the story is shifting into the present. The conversation has moved from whether we will produce to who will actually benefit. [...]

Nigeria: LCFE Tasks Brokers On Product Innovation to Deepen Commodities Market

22 May 2026

[Vanguard] The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), Akin Akeredolu-Ale, has charged commodities brokers and qualified commodities traders to deepen their understanding of product generation and packaging to strengthen Nigeria's commodities ecosystem and position Africa for greater participation in global commodities trade. [...]

Kenya: Mudavadi Warns Kenyans to Prepare for Tougher Times Ahead

22 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Musalia has urged Kenyans to brace themselves for tougher economic and social challenges in the coming days, saying it is important for the government to communicate openly with the public. [...]

Kenya: Public Transport Federation Ends Fuel Strike Following State House Talks

22 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS), including the Matatu Owners Association, on Friday called off the nationwide fuel strike following a high-level meeting with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026

22 May 2026

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Uganda: Katonga Reconstruction Enters Final Stretch As Asphalt Works Begin On Kampala-Masaka Highway

22 May 2026

[Nile Post] Motorists using the busy Kampala-Masaka Highway are being urged to prepare for temporary traffic delays after the Ministry of Works and Transport announced the start of asphalt-laying works on the new Katonga bridge road approaches, signalling that the long-awaited reconstruction project is entering its final stages. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Promises Urgent Minimum Fare Rules for Ride-Hailing Taxis Amid Fuel Crisis

22 May 2026

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22-President William Ruto has pledged urgent implementation of minimum fare regulations for digital taxis operating under ride-hailing applications as the government moves to cushion transport operators from the ongoing fuel crisis. [...]

South Africa: FlySafair Defends Flight Overbooking - South African News Briefs - May 22, 2026

22 May 2026

[allAfrica] [...]

Nigeria: Energy, Transport Pushing Up Cement Prices - Bua's Rabiu

22 May 2026

[Vanguard] The Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has blamed the skyrocketing prices of cement in Nigeria on energy and transport costs. [...]

Uganda: Sexual Harassment Still Pervasive in Media Workplaces, Global Study Finds

22 May 2026

[Nile Post] A new global study involving more than 2,800 media professionals across 21 countries has found that sexual harassment remains widespread in newsrooms, with many victims still unwilling to report abuse due to fear, mistrust, and weak institutional responses. [...]

Africa: Africa Day Is a Call to Business, Not Just Governments

22 May 2026

[Namibian] Every year on May 25, Africa Day provides us with a moment to pause and reflect on the kind of continent we are building. But this is not a question for governments nor for development banks alone, it is one that every business that operates on the African soil should be asking. [...]

Ghana: BoG Maintains Policy Rate At 14 Percent Amid Strong Macroeconomic Stability, Global Uncertainty

22 May 2026

[Ghanaian Times] The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 per cent, citing strong macroeconomic stability and broadly balanced risks to inflation and growth. [...]

Nigeria: Lascopa Raises Alarm Over Adulterated Palm Oil Across Lagos Markets

22 May 2026

[Vanguard] The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets following reports of contaminated products being sold to consumers. [...]

South Africa: Fitch Affirms Eskom Credit Rating

22 May 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Eskom's Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at 'B' with a stable outlook. [...]

Uganda: WWF Calls for Greater Investment in Uganda's Wildlife Corridors

22 May 2026

[Nile Post] The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched a new Wildlife Corridor Report, calling for stronger investment in Uganda's conservation landscapes and greater recognition of the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of wildlife corridors. [...]

Liberia: Capo Begins Rural Electrification Project in Carbadae Communities

22 May 2026

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Carbadae Apoliebo Organization (CAPO) has launched the first phase of a major rural electrification initiative, aiming to improve access to lighting, education, and security across several communities in the Carbadae area of Wacaba Statutory District. [...]

Liberia: Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Seeks Investment in Liberia

22 May 2026

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Tamrat Layne Admassu has engaged the Liberian government in discussions to strengthen bilateral relations and expand investment opportunities in Liberia. [...]

Nigeria: Court Grants Malabu Leave to Seek Judicial Review Over OPL 245 Split

22 May 2026

[Premium Times] A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Malabu Oil & Gas Limited permission to seek a judicial review against the Federal Government over the alleged division and reallocation of OPL 245 to major oil firms and the NNPC. [...]

Liberia: PUL Prez. Urges Stronger Media Focus On Energy Sector Reporting

22 May 2026

[Liberian Observer] The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has called on journalists to prioritize reporting on the country's energy sector, describing it as a critical area of public interest that directly affects national development and citizens' daily lives. [...]

Kohli refuses Head handshake after heated Hyderabad-Bengaluru clash in IPL

23 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, leaving former India captain fuming. [...]

Israel attacks southern Lebanon and near Syrian border despite ‘ceasefire’

23 May 2026

People in southern Lebanon are living under "psychological terror" from Israeli air attacks and displacement orders. [...]

Mexico beat Ghana as World Cup cohosts excel despite FIFA sanctions

23 May 2026

Parts of the Puebla stadium for high-profile warm-up for 2026 edition were closed to spectators due to FIFA sanctions. [...]

Missiles to munitions: Does the US risk running out of key weapons?

23 May 2026

The US projects confidence in weapons stockpiles, but analysts say dwindling munitions are shaping its war decisions. [...]

As Salah plays final Liverpool match, his legacy goes far beyond the pitch

23 May 2026

Mohamed Salah's status as one of Liverpool's greatest players of all time transcends his achievements in the sport. [...]

Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California

23 May 2026

Firefighters were able to reduce the tank’s temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation. [...]

North Korean women’s team win Asian Champions League title in South Korea

23 May 2026

Naegohyang Women's FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 amid rare visit to South Korea to play in tournament. [...]

Iran weighs US peace proposal despite ‘deep and significant’ disagreements

23 May 2026

A visit by Pakistan’s army chief to Tehran is seen as a sign of significant progress in negotiations. [...]

Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war

23 May 2026

Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support. [...]

Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90

23 May 2026

President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident. [...]

World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament?

23 May 2026

Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America. [...]

Iran war day 85: Tehran says major gaps remain in US talks

23 May 2026

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran as mediation efforts to secure a US-Iran peace deal intensify. [...]

Israeli forces attack central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement

23 May 2026

Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens. [...]

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 NBA playoff lead

23 May 2026

Reigning NBA champions see four members of their bench finish in double figures to set up the precious road win. [...]

Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza’s children face skin disease crisis

23 May 2026

Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse. [...]

Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files

23 May 2026

The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings. [...]

Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage

23 May 2026

More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage [...]

Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?

23 May 2026

India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint. [...]

Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?

23 May 2026

Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence. [...]

Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home

23 May 2026

Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target. [...]

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official

23 May 2026

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis. [...]

Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border

23 May 2026

With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC–Uganda border [...]

Iran war live: Tehran says diplomacy continues but no deal yet with US

23 May 2026

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 3,111 people since March 2, with 9,432 injured: Health Ministry. [...]

Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza

22 May 2026

For years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband. [...]

Premier League finale: Arsenal, relegation, Champions League, Salah and Pep

22 May 2026

Arsenal may have won the title, but the Premier League story is far from over with European spots and survival in play. [...]

E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace

23 May 2026

Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off. [...]

London passengers urged to 'carry water' in heatwave

23 May 2026

The UK Health Security Agency issued its first amber heat health alert of 2026 for London on Friday. [...]

Hot weather to intensify over bank holiday weekend

22 May 2026

Friday saw temperatures reach the official heatwave threshold in London where it exceeded 28C (82.4F). [...]

Wildfire warning issued over disposable barbecues

23 May 2026

Heat health alerts have been issued in what is being forecast as London's first heatwave of the year. [...]

Battersea dogs enjoy ex-Chelsea Flower Show garden

23 May 2026

After the 2025 show ended, the garden was transported across the river to the animal rescue centre. [...]

London display reveals scale of Nazi slave labour

23 May 2026

The Wiener Holocaust Library exhibition examines how forced labour became central to the Nazi war economy. [...]

Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row

22 May 2026

Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage". [...]

'It keeps me in touch with life': The London artist still working at 103

21 May 2026

Anthony Eyton, from Brixton, is preparing for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. [...]

Terrorism, wildfires and battery blazes - fire chief on LFB's challenges

21 May 2026

Jonathan Smith says the brigade is having to adapt as it faces new threats in the capital. [...]

Olympic village 'tainted' by unsellable flats

19 May 2026

High service charges and fire safety issues leave many in Stratford's East Village unable to sell up. [...]

Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home

19 May 2026

Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. His NHS care board says its decisions have not been driven by costs. [...]

Kylie Minogue says cancer experience 'still with me'

19 May 2026

The Australian singer is opening up in a new documentary series looking back at her career. [...]

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

18 May 2026

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI. [...]

RHS Chelsea: What happens after the flower show?

16 May 2026

It's not all chucking the remnants on the compost heap and packing up pots - how the gardens live on. [...]

Would you give up your seat on the Tube for me?

17 May 2026

BBC Radio London's Saadeya Shamsuddin reflects on the reality of travelling London's transport network while pregnant. [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

18 May 2026

London Underground drivers who are RMT members are due to strike in early June over working hours. [...]

Why has London got a cable car and who uses it?

15 May 2026

It was designed to help commuters but now it's one of London's top tourist attractions - why? [...]

I was sexually assaulted by an imam. He told me he had supernatural powers

14 May 2026

Abdul Halim Khan would tell young girls they needed "curing" from "bad spirits". The BBC has spoken to two of his victims about their experiences. [...]

How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?

1 May 2026

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. [...]

Fans line streets to mark Bromley FC's promotion

4 May 2026

An open-top bus parade is held to mark the club's historic achievement. [...]

Your Voice – on your local BBC

17 February 2026

Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate. [...]

Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup

22 May 2026

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup. [...]

Boss Silva will decide Fulham future next week

22 May 2026

Fulham boss Marco Silva promises he will make make a decision on his future at the club next week. [...]

Romero to be in Argentina during Spurs-Everton

22 May 2026

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is expected to not attend the club's final Premier League match of the season against Everton. [...]

Surrey win, Middlesex beaten on T20 opening night

22 May 2026

All the details of the first round of T20 Blast matches, as Somerset start their title defence by repeating their 2025 final win over Hampshire. [...]

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