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Africa: A Senegalese Factory Proves Africa Can Spin Its Own Cotton - Can It Find the Money to Keep Going?

20 July 2026

[allAfrica] Domitexka's mill in Kaolack has the markets, the know-how and the partnerships to compete globally. What it still needs -- like nearly every manufacturer on the continent -- is patient capital. [...]

Malawi: Malawi Weighs Tax Breaks for Fish Farmers As Wild Stocks Dwindle

20 July 2026

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's government is considering tax and duty waivers for investors in fish cage farming, as it looks to aquaculture to offset declining catches from Lake Malawi and other natural water bodies. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 20, 2026

20 July 2026

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Uganda: Govt Moves to Introduce Mandatory Colour Coding for School Buses and Vans

20 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government is set to introduce mandatory colour-coding for all school vans and buses as part of wider measures to improve the safety of learners on the country's roads. The move is among key recommendations made by the recently constituted inter-ministerial committee formed to review school transportation following the tragic Kapchorwa accident that claimed the lives of several pupils and a teacher returning from a school trip. [...]

Ghana: Middle East Crisis Tests Ghana's Forex Resilience As Oil Import Bills Soar

20 July 2026

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana faces mounting external headwinds from elevated oil prices and surging shipping costs triggered by Middle East geopolitical tensions. Standard Bank has sharply revised downward its current account surplus projection for 2026, slashing the forecast by approximately $1 billion, primarily driven by soaring petroleum import costs. The revisions underscore the vulnerability of Africa's largest gold producer to global energy market shocks. [...]

Zimbabwe: Granite Processing Brings Jobs and Growth to Rural Mashonaland East

20 July 2026

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's drive to add value to its vast mineral resources is creating jobs and stimulating economic activity in rural communities, Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Nick Mangwana has said. [...]

Kenya: Tourism PS Slams Gachagua's Call for Tourists, Investors to Shun Kenya

20 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has criticized Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua over his call for foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, describing the remarks as "irresponsible" and warning they risk undermining investor confidence and livelihoods supported by one of the country's biggest economic sectors. [...]

Gambia: Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing Involving Two Minors in Tallinding

20 July 2026

[The Point] Tallinding Police are investigating a fatal stabbing involving two minors in Tallinding. [...]

Egypt: A Tax On Sugary Drinks in Egypt Could Reduce Disease and Save U.S.$1.8 Billion in Healthcare Costs - Modelling Study

21 July 2026

[The Conversation Africa] Non-communicable diseases - heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer - are no longer just a rich-country problem. Across Africa, they are becoming the leading cause of death, driven in part by a simple and overlooked culprit: what people drink. [...]

Africa: African Entrepreneurs Operate in Tough Conditions - the Skills They've Honed Could Be Useful to Others

21 July 2026

[The Conversation Africa] When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that's missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor internet connectivity. Unreliable electricity. Bureaucracy. Corruption. [...]

Kenya: Complex Tax Policies, High Business Costs Hindering U.S. Investments in Kenya

20 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Regulatory bottlenecks, complex tax policies and high business costs are hindering the flow of new American investments into Kenya, senior U.S. officials have said. [...]

Kenya: Govt Spends Sh945mn On Fuel Subsidies, Sh1.8bn On Drought Relief

20 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has spent Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy and disbursed Sh1.8 billion in drought relief to cushion households from high fuel costs and worsening food insecurity in arid counties. [...]

Africa: How Ojulari Is Repositioning NNPC for Africa's Energy Transformation

20 July 2026

[This Day] "No nation, no company, and no institution can unlock the full value of its energy, resources in isolation." [...]

Nigeria: Atiku Challenges Tinubu to Explain N12.8trn Service-Wide Vote in 2026 Budget

20 July 2026

[Leadership] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Tinubu administration of concealing ₦12.8 trillion in the 2026 Federal Budget, describing the allocation under the Service-Wide Vote (SWV) as a major threat to transparency and fiscal accountability. [...]

Namibia: Windhoek's Cost of Living Swallowing Most Residents

20 July 2026

[Namibian] In my recent article on the Bank of Namibia's repo rate increase, I argued that monetary policy decisions are not just technical matters for economists and bankers. [...]

Ghana: Mining Trial - High Court to Determine Wontumi's Fate Today

20 July 2026

[Ghanaian Times] The High Court in Accra will today deliver judgment in the criminal trial of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. [...]

Africa: Africa Turns Digital to Protect Crops and Boost Exports

20 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] The latest phase builds on previous rounds of implementation in 2023 and 2025, which trained plant health officials from 20 African countries [...]

Mozambique: African Countries Challenged to Boost Investment in Health Sciences

20 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The Director-General of Mozambique's National Institute of Health, Eduardo Samo Gudo, calls on African countries to boost investment in science and heath technologies because "the continent cannot keep waiting for the global north, Western countries and other rich countries, to develop the tests and medicines." [...]

Kenya: Nairobi Proposes Higher Parking Fees Under New Pricing Policy

20 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists in Nairobi could soon pay Sh535 for daily parking, up from the current Sh300, under a new pricing policy proposed by the Nairobi County Government. [...]

Liberia: Rubber Sector Faces Threat of Collapse

20 July 2026

[Liberian Observer] A severe shortage of raw rubber is threatening to shut down Liberia's processing industry, raising the prospect of factory closures and widespread job losses. [...]

Mozambique: Airports of Mozambique Records Negative Share Capital of 857 Million Meticais

20 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The American Financial Consulting firm Deloitte has expressed uncertainty about the operational continuity of the publicly-owned company Airports of Mozambique as it recorded a negative share capital of 857 million meticais (13.4 million US dollars at the current rate) in 2025. [...]

West Africa: Nigeria Education Leaders Call for Private Investment As Schools Face Rising Costs and Digital Shift

20 July 2026

[This Day] Nigerian education leaders, policymakers and private sector executives have called for stronger public-private partnerships to help schools cope with rising operating costs, teacher shortages and the growing demand for digital learning. [...]

Gambia: Vehicle Owners Accuse Authorities of Forcing Them to Pay Twice for Number Plates

20 July 2026

[Foroyaa] Vehicle owners have accused the authorities of forcing motorists to pay twice for the same aluminium registration plates after being told that payments made in 2025 would not be honoured under a new production arrangement. [...]

Kenya: Equity Retirement Assets Rise Above Sh900mn

20 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two retirement schemes managed by Equity Life Assurance have grown their combined assets to more than Sh900 million, reflecting rising interest among Kenyans in saving for retirement. [...]

Nigeria: MOPO Seals $75 Million Deal for Expansion in Nigeria

20 July 2026

[Premium Times] The deal allows MOPO to team up with the Rural Electrification Agency--the government department responsible for deepening access among the unserved and underserved--on a pilot programme that will run through this year. The project is scheduled for delivery in 2030. [...]

Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny

21 July 2026

Authorities detain ferry crew members after drug tests reveal violations in Guyana's worst marine disaster in decades. [...]

Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals

21 July 2026

Protests continue as anger grows over President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire the country’s defence minister. [...]

Tate brothers vow to fight extradition as they appear at court in Miami

21 July 2026

Controversial ‘manosphere’ influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared at a federal court hearing in Miami. [...]

Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination

21 July 2026

Tariffs apply to Canadian wine, hockey sticks, cement, and other products, sparking fears of escalating trade tensions. [...]

US attacks Iran for 10th consecutive night

21 July 2026

Washington vows revenge for US military casualties, while Iran claims attacks on US sites across the region. [...]

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Gulf states, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire

21 July 2026

Explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks. [...]

MSF demands Israel release detained Palestinian healthcare workers

20 July 2026

The NGO is 'outraged' by Israel's treatment of the health professionals and warns that 'silence has become complicity'. [...]

Suspect charged in fatal attack on UK politician Ann Widdecombe

20 July 2026

Police say a possible political motive is under investigation in the killing of the Reform UK figure. [...]

Argentina, minus Messi, return home after World Cup final heartbreak

20 July 2026

Thousands wait to greet the team, who return without captain Messi and a few other players after the World Cup. [...]

What are the new British Prime Minister’s biggest challenges?

20 July 2026

Britain has a new Prime Minister: Andy Burnham. The former Mayor of Manchester must now unite a divided nation. [...]

Chaos in India as ‘Cockroach activists’ march on parliament

20 July 2026

Chaos outside India's parliament as protesters tried to storm it; satirical Cockroach Janta Party gains traction. [...]

War on Iran: War resumes 30 days after MoU

20 July 2026

30 days into the US-Iran MoU the worst fighting in months has erupted threatening to unravel the ceasefire. [...]

Moroccan-born man dies while detained by police in Italy

20 July 2026

A video showing the final moments of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir as he was detained by police has sparked protests. [...]

World Cup champions Spain return to royal welcome, parade through Madrid

20 July 2026

Tens of thousands of fans greet La Roja as they travel down Madrid's historic avenues to Cibeles Square. [...]

Albanian protesters pelt lawmakers’ cars over resort projects

20 July 2026

Protesters threw eggs at lawmakers' vehicles outside Albania's parliament, demanding changes to laws. [...]

FIFA investigating on-pitch brawl after Spain vs Argentina World Cup final

20 July 2026

Argentina's Paredes was seen shoving Spanish players, which led to an on-field melee, while Spain's Yamal prayed calmly. [...]

Trump rejects Mamdani threat to arrest Israel’s Netanyahu for war crimes

20 July 2026

US president insists Netanyahu will not be arrested, despite ICC warrant. [...]

King of Spain celebrates World Cup winners in Madrid

20 July 2026

Spain’s World Cup-winning team received a royal reception from King Felipe VI in Madrid ahead of a victory parade. [...]

Gaza residents weigh in on election of new Hamas leader

20 July 2026

Gaza residents weigh in on election of new Hamas leader [...]

How will Zelenskyy handle the growing political crisis at home?

20 July 2026

Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites after major missile attack, as President Zelenskyy faces crisis over sacked minister. [...]

Ortega insists no more elections for Nicaragua

20 July 2026

The Central American state's longtime leader intends to block the opposition from challenging his rule. [...]

Man arrested after fire outside New York immigration court

20 July 2026

A man has been arrested after setting off an incendiary device outside an immigration court building in New York City. [...]

Monsoon-driven flash flooding kills at least 20 in Afghanistan

20 July 2026

Rescue teams are racing to reach Nuristan province as devastation continues across the region. [...]

Indian police attack Cockroach Janta Party’s parliament march

20 July 2026

Police used batons to disperse protesters as thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march in New Delhi. [...]

Iran condemns US attacks on civilian infrastructure

20 July 2026

Iran says it has received mediation proposals from multiple parties and insists diplomatic efforts remain active. [...]

Teen fatally stabbed over shop argument, court told

20 July 2026

Muhammed Cabdiqaadir, 25, denies murdering Rinneau Perrineau, 19, in Lavander Hill last year. [...]

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? [...]

Newcastle, Liverpool, Fulham and England legend Keegan dies

20 July 2026

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. [...]

Four London Overground bridges to be replaced

20 July 2026

Four bridges which carry London Overground trains in east London are due to be replaced in September. [...]

Calls for 'full investigation' of Tube train noise

20 July 2026

The noise level for some residents near a Tube line is equivalent in volume to a nearby helicopter taking off. [...]

Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

19 July 2026

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds. [...]

Criticism as East Midlands Railway cancels Sheffield to London services

20 July 2026

Train operator reduces Sheffield to London services at short notice due to fleet issues. [...]

Scoring at historic Test match was a dream come true

20 July 2026

Jane Hough was chosen to help keep score at the first ever women's Test match at Lord's. [...]

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. [...]

The inside scoop: How ice cream vans handle the heat

12 July 2026

Gussy the Ice Cream Man explains his family legacy and shares tips for keeping cool in the heat. [...]

We swapped our London flat for a houseboat

10 July 2026

Some young people who are unable to afford a flat in London are taking to living on water. [...]

'The heat in my flat has made me fear for my life'

10 July 2026

Flora Fynn, 73, contacted BBC Your Voice to say how she's struggling to cope with the heatwave. [...]

'HMP Pentonville handed my son a death sentence'

9 July 2026

Gareth Chumber-Kelly died by suicide at HMP Pentonville just four days after arriving. Now, his mother wants the prison closed down. [...]

What will Rogers bring to Alonso's Chelsea?

20 July 2026

Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock, but how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad? [...]

Tavares signs Barnet contract extension

20 July 2026

Nik Tavares signs a contract extension with Barnet that will keep him at the League Two outfit until the summer of 2028. [...]

Chelsea sign Man Utd striker Malard for £850,000

20 July 2026

France forward Melvine Malard links up again with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, who gave her her debut at Lyon. [...]

Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers

18 July 2026

Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. [...]

Charlton re-sign free agent Grant for second spell

19 July 2026

Charlton Athletic re-sign free agent Karlan Grant for his second spell at the club. [...]

18 July 2026

'Similar to Courtois' - could Penders become Chelsea number one?

Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois. [...]

How undercover police solved 1984 murder of civil servant

10 July 2026

Anthony Littler was beaten to death - 42 years later his killers have been caught [...]

Another scuffle for the City of London skyline

2 July 2026

A plan for the Square Mile has been delayed due to concerns about the Tower of 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