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South Africa: Gauteng Taxi Strike Averted After Talks - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2026

24 July 2026

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Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy

24 July 2026

[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets. [...]

Zimbabwe: Hybrid Seed Leading Revival of Cotton Farming in Zimbabwe

23 July 2026

[Bird Story Agency] A new generation of hybrid cotton seeds is giving Zimbabwean farmers fresh reason for optimism. Developed to deliver higher yields and withstand climate shocks and pests, the seeds are helping to boost productivity and improve livelihoods in farming communities. [...]

Mozambique: Government Has Rejected Proposals Aimed At Increasing the Cost of Living - Chapo

24 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo claims that his government has rejected proposals from international partners that aimed at increasing the cost of living in the country. [...]

Nigeria: Benin Airport Runway Closure Disrupts Airline Operations As United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Flights

24 July 2026

[Premium Times] United Nigeria Airlines joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport after FAAN closed the runway following Thursday's Enugu Air runway excursion. [...]

Liberia: Mfdp Minister Ngafuan Craves Fiscal Discipline, Efficiency As Government Launches Fy2027 Draft National Budget

24 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has called on government ministries, agencies and spending entities to ensure that the FY2027 National Budget is strictly aligned with the priorities of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. [...]

Liberia: LRA Chief Urges Boakai to Reject Port Bills Again, Warns of Revenue Risks and Legal Conflicts

24 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, has urged the Ministry of Justice to advise President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to veto two major port reform bills for a second time, warning that the proposed laws contain serious legal and operational flaws that could undermine customs administration, create revenue leakages and trigger institutional conflicts. [...]

Liberia: Mfdp Opens Fy2027 Budget Process

24 July 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has officially launched the formulation of Liberia's Fiscal Year 2027 National Budget, with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan calling on ministries, agencies and commissions (MACs) to put an end to poor planning and recurrent unplanned budget requests that disrupt fiscal discipline and undermine effective public service delivery. [...]

Nigeria: Keyamo Orders Probe Into Enugu Air Runway Incident

24 July 2026

[Premium Times] The aviation minister said all relevant agencies have been directed to work with Enugu Air to determine the cause of Thursday's runway excursion at Benin Airport. [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda Becomes First Sub-Saharan African Country to Join EU Business Network

24 July 2026

[New Times] Rwanda has become the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to join the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a platform that connects businesses with trade, investment and market opportunities across the European Union. [...]

Uganda: Uganda Urged to Turn Digital Connectivity Into Jobs and Economic Growth At State of the Digital Economy 2026

24 July 2026

[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda's digital transformation journey has entered a new phase, with policymakers, regulators, innovators and private sector leaders gathering at Next Media Park for the third edition of the State of the Digital Economy (SODE 2026) to chart the country's path from connectivity to economic opportunity. [...]

Kenya: KAWU Raises Wilson Airport Security Concerns Ahead of Planned Aviation Strike

24 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's aviation sector could face significant disruptions after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) renewed its push for industrial action, raising fresh concerns over security at Wilson Airport and alleged labour rights violations at Kenya Airways (KQ). [...]

Nigeria: After Diezani, Others' Acquittal, What Next?

24 July 2026

[This Day] Following the discharge and acquittal of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke by a UK court after she and other former key players and other stakeholders in Nigeria's oil and gas industry had suffered reputational damage, the Nigerian government owes them restitution and an additional obligation of ensuring that their successors also clear themselves of allegations surrounding the N210 trillion alleged to be missing in the NNPC Limited. [...]

Nigeria: WTO Fish Fund to Support Nigeria, Others in Implementing Agreement On Fisheries Subsidies

24 July 2026

[This Day] The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Fish Fund Steering Committee, at its seventh meeting, has approved $2.2 million in grants to 17 developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members to help implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. [...]

Nigeria: Tragedy Averted As Enugu Airline Crash Lands in Benin, Operators Confirm Incident

24 July 2026

[This Day] There was panic at the Benin Airport, yesterday, when a commercial flight, Enugu Air aircraft, skidded off the runway. [...]

Africa: Zenith Bank Wins Africa's Best Bank, Retains Nigeria's Top Banking Award

24 July 2026

[Vanguard] Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent's leading financial institutions. [...]

Nigeria: Ongoing Power Sector Reforns'll Deliver Results to Meet Electricity Needs of Nigerians - Tinubu

24 July 2026

[This Day] .Launches youth metering programme [...]

South Africa: IFP Notes Decision to Maintain Repo Rate, Calls for Accelerated Economic Reforms

24 July 2026

[IFP] The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) notes the South African Reserve Bank's decision to once again keep the repo rate unchanged at 7%. The decision provides continuity in monetary policy as the Bank continues to assess domestic and global economic conditions. While the unchanged rate offers a degree of certainty, many South Africans continue to experience financial strain amid the high cost of living, slow economic growth and persistently high unemployment. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Suspends Petrol Sale in Dollar As Nigeria's Enhances Imports

24 July 2026

[Leadership] In a proactive gesture to minimize petroleum price shock in the domestic market, [...]

Nigeria: 68 Passengers Escape As Enugu Air Aircraft Crash-Lands in Benin

24 July 2026

[Leadership] No fewer than 68 passengers narrowly escaped death on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport in Edo State. [...]

Rwanda: Govt to Pay $7m Compensation for Rusizi III Hydropower Project

24 July 2026

[New Times] About $7 million will be paid to households affected by the 206MW Rusizi III Hydropower Project in Rwanda as preparations for construction of the regional power plant gathers pace, project developers have told The New Times. [...]

Namibia: Namibian Men Trapped in Financial Exploitation

24 July 2026

[Namibian] Economic hardship and unequal power dynamics leave young Namibian men vulnerable to financial exploitation, while societal expectations prevent them from seeking help. [...]

Africa: Dangote Refinery Raises $2.5 Billion in Africa's Largest Private Equity Placement

24 July 2026

[Premium Times] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised about $2.5 billion through a private equity placement that was oversubscribed by 3.7 times, with the proceeds to fund expansion and strengthen its capital structure. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania's Sustained Investment in Healthcare Helps Bolster Maternal and Child Health Services

24 July 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has continued to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services at ward, district, regional and national levels through sustained investment in health infrastructure, procurement of medical equipment and capacity building for healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania Woos Investors As U.S.$1tr Economy Plan Gains Pace

24 July 2026

[Daily News] London, UK -- TANZANIA has urged international investors to tap into opportunities in infrastructure, energy, industry, agriculture, mining and financial services as the country steps up efforts to transform its economy. [...]

Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco

24 July 2026

Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco in January. [...]

World Cup hero Rodri to undergo back surgery before Man City’s new season

24 July 2026

Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri will need surgery and rest before returning to the club, new coach Maresca said. [...]

What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two

24 July 2026

Perennially controversial dinner is back, with Trump set to attend, after a gunman derailed the proceedings in April. [...]

Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s promise on exam leaks?

24 July 2026

Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insist on the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. [...]

Five killed in occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers attack

24 July 2026

Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank village of Till [...]

US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy

24 July 2026

Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel and has long maintained its support for the Palestinian cause. [...]

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns

24 July 2026

Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for leaving two years before his five-year term was meant to expire. [...]

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires

24 July 2026

At least 10,000 people have been evacuated following wildfires in the central region of Madrid. [...]

Spain’s De la Fuente slams Argentina’s World Cup conduct as ‘unacceptable’

24 July 2026

While Argentina faced criticism through World Cup 2026, post-final altercations are now being investigated. [...]

At least 11 killed in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade attacks

24 July 2026

Six people also killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kirov, and Wildberries warehouses hit again. [...]

Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges

24 July 2026

Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney. [...]

Is the US-Saudi nuclear deal on, or in limbo?

24 July 2026

Trump's last-minute demand for Saudi normalisation with Israel has complicated the already sensitive deal. [...]

South African court pauses impeachment process against president

24 July 2026

The 'Farmgate' scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022. [...]

Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North changes the postcode, but not the politics

24 July 2026

As Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester, Scotland and Wales are asking what it means for devolution. [...]

Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity?

24 July 2026

Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age. [...]

Israel’s illegal settlements are Europe’s credibility test

24 July 2026

The EU has documented accelerating annexation. It must now use its collective power to confront it. [...]

Four Palestinians killed as Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank town

24 July 2026

One Israeli was also killed near town of Tal in Nablus, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue services. [...]

Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blues

24 July 2026

Jurgen Klopp last coached in 2024 at Liverpool but was Red Bull's head of global football, leading Leipzig and New York. [...]

Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day

24 July 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved. [...]

Trump’s latest ‘forced labour tariffs’: Who’s been hit, how badly?

24 July 2026

Countries accounting for almost all of the US's trade have been hit with tariffs between 10 and 12.5 percent. [...]

Major fire after Ukrainian strike on St Petersburg warehouse

24 July 2026

A major fire broke out at a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse in St Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone attack. [...]

US attacks Iran for 13th consecutive night

24 July 2026

The US military says it has completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran. [...]

Sooryavanshi 18-ball fifty tops ‘tremendous’ India T20 win against Zimbabwe

24 July 2026

India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores maiden India half-century. [...]

India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders hold talks with gov’t as protests continue

24 July 2026

Cockroach Janta Party protesters have stressed their demonstrations will continue until their demands have been met. [...]

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?

24 July 2026

ICC's 125 member states will vote by secret ballot Friday on the fate of Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations. [...]

What do Burnham's tax cuts mean for London?

24 July 2026

The new prime minister has made several changes in policy designed to help households and businesses. [...]

Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident

24 July 2026

The US singer hit a man with a glass bottle in "a vicious and unprovoked attack", prosecutors say. [...]

Green light for Crystal Palace sports centre refurb

24 July 2026

The centre will undergo a £130m revamp after plans were approved by Bromley Council. [...]

Hero swimmer helped two children during beach tragedy

24 July 2026

Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children. [...]

Milkman given Freedom of the City of London

24 July 2026

Steve Hayden, 68, is still delivering milk in Wanstead, four decades after he started his round. [...]

Nine men in court over historical child sexual exploitation offences

24 July 2026

The men are charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences, relating to eight victims. [...]

Met's longest-serving officer celebrates 50th year

24 July 2026

PC Karen Giles, 68, joined the Met in 1976 and has worked in boroughs all over London. [...]

What's behind the teenage mass gatherings known as link-ups?

23 July 2026

In March hundreds of teens running down Clapham High Street hit news headlines - but what actually happened? [...]

The borough where families are slowly disappearing

22 July 2026

Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world. [...]

What will Prime Minister Burnham mean for London?

20 July 2026

Do plans for 'levelling up' in the north mean lowering expectations - and less funding - for London? [...]

The 85-year-old living in her own art installation

17 July 2026

After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path. [...]

The roots of Notting Hill Carnival ahead of its 60th year

17 July 2026

The 2026 Notting Hill Carnival is expected to attract millions of people. [...]

'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse

16 July 2026

With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced. [...]

Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs saved in restoration

16 July 2026

The Victorian sculptures are removed from Historic England's heritage at risk register. [...]

The big blue blimp gracing London's skies

15 July 2026

The tyre and rubber company Goodyear returned with its big blue blimp over London. [...]

Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix

24 July 2026

Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace after two impressive seasons. [...]

Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso's Chelsea

24 July 2026

Why Morgan Rogers' skillset means he and fellow attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will prosper in Xabi Alonso's Chelsea. [...]

Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes

23 July 2026

Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. [...]

Super Giants beat Spirit despite Livingstone flurry

23 July 2026

Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit by seven runs in The Hundred at Lord's, as Liam Livingstone's big-hitting effort falls just short. [...]

Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea

23 July 2026

Aston Villa sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho in a loan deal that will become permanent "if certain criteria are met". [...]

Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m

23 July 2026

Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m. [...]

Super Giants thrash dismal Spirit at Lord's

23 July 2026

Manchester Super Giants chase a target of 81 inside 59 balls as they thrash London Spirit by seven wickets in The Hundred. [...]

Saracens appoint Coetzee as new chief executive

23 July 2026

Premiership side Saracens appoint South African Ed Coetzee as their new chief executive officer following similar roles at Brive and Sharks. [...]

Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith out of Commonwealths

23 July 2026

Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury. [...]

Plymouth sign Mitchell from Charlton permanently

23 July 2026

Plymouth Argyle sign defender Alex Mitchell on a three-year-deal following a successful loan spell from Charlton Athletic. [...]

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