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Rwanda: Rwanda Secures $250m IMF Funding to Deal With External Shocks

9 June 2026

[New Times] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a financing package for Rwanda worth SDR 185.031 million (about US$250 million) under a new 38-month programme aimed at strengthening economic stability and cushioning the country against rising global pressures. [...]

Kenya: NTSA Announces Portal Downtime in Transition to QR-Verified elogbook System

9 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced intermittent portal downtime from 4pm Tuesday until 8am Wednesday as it transitions to the new electronic logbook (eLogbook). [...]

Kenya: Scam Alert! KCB Bank Kenya Has Not Advertised Thousands of Jobs - Viral Advert Fake

9 June 2026

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic advertising thousands of jobs at the KCB Foundation is circulating on social media in Kenya. However, the advert is fake and should be ignored. [...]

Kenya: Amazon Seeks CA Approval for Satellite Earth Station in Kenya

9 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- American technology giant Amazon has applied for regulatory approval to establish a satellite earth station in Kenya, a move that could intensify competition in the country's fast-growing satellite internet market. [...]

South Africa: GDP Increases By 0,5 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026

9 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum. [...]

Ethiopia: Central Bank Nods to Fuel Imports By Foreign Investors, Embassies, International Orgs

9 June 2026

[Reporter] Regulators at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) are allowing diplomatic missions, foreign investors, and international organizations to bypass the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise (EPSE) and import fuel for their own consumption. [...]

Ghana: Ghana Earns $260m From Timber Exports, Domestic Sales in 2025 - CEO Forestry Commission

9 June 2026

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana earned about $260 million from timber and timber product exports and domestic sales in 2025 contributing enormously to the revenue of the government, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission (CEO), Mr Hugh Brown, has disclosed. [...]

Zimbabwe: Mutapa Brokered Deal Revives Air Zimbabwe's Harare-London Flights

9 June 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights between Harare and London on July 1, 2026, ending a 14-year absence from the United Kingdom market. [...]

South Africa: As SA's Public Services Falter, Emergency Response Industry Faces a Privatisation Moment

9 June 2026

[Daily Maverick] In the face of failing public services, South Africans are increasingly turning to private emergency response options, with tech platforms like Aura leading the charge. [...]

Somalia: Somaliland Eyes Tech Investment At London Tech Week

9 June 2026

[Horn Diplomat] London, June 9 (Horn Diplomat) -- Somaliland's Director General of the Ministry of Communication and Technology, Aadan Abdillahi Abdalle, participated in London Tech Week 2026, joining global technology leaders, investors and policymakers at one of the world's largest technology conferences. [...]

Kenya: Murang'a Farmers Oppose Proposed 0.8pc Tea Export Levy

9 June 2026

[Capital FM] Murang'a -- Tea farmers in Murang'a County have opposed a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, arguing that the additional charge could reduce the competitiveness of Kenyan tea in international markets. [...]

Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan

9 June 2026

[Nile Post] The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to borrow approximately Shs733.7 billion to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project. [...]

Kenya: Kam Warns VAT Changes Could Raise Prices of e-Motorcycles, Phones

9 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 could increase the cost of electric motorcycles, mobile phones and other key products by raising production expenses for local manufacturers. [...]

South Africa: Cabinet Closes the e-Toll Historical Debt Chapter

9 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), popularly known as e-tolls - a move that will bring much-needed relief and ease the financial burden on road users. [...]

South Africa: SA Records R15.2 Billion Trade Surplus in April 2026

9 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build an economy that works for all South Africans. [...]

Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System

9 June 2026

[Namibian] Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access to formal training. [...]

Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces '35% by 2035' Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch

9 June 2026

[UNFCCC] Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035 COP31 Presidency commissions IEA to map out pathways and analyse benefits [...]

Kenya: Kenya, Norway Explore New Shipping Routes Linking Mombasa, Lamu and Europe

9 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes aimed at boosting trade, strengthening supply chain resilience and improving maritime connectivity between the two countries. [...]

Africa: Varsity Don - Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era

9 June 2026

[This Day] Sokoto -- A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the continent cannot afford to be left behind again. [...]

Nigeria: What If Nigeria's Next Energy Breakthrough Is Not Solar?

9 June 2026

[This Day] For years, Nigeria's renewable energy conversation has largely revolved around solar. Yet one of the country's most promising clean energy resources may have been hiding in plain sight. New data suggests that wind, long considered a marginal opportunity, could play a far greater role in Nigeria's energy future than previously assumed. [...]

Ghana: Congrats On the Economy, Mr President but Pay All Outstanding Pending Payments to Grow the Local Economy

9 June 2026

[Ghanaian Times] Congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama and his government for the prudent management of the economy since taking office. [...]

South Africa: SA's Skills Gap Leaves Millions Unemployed Despite Job Vacancies

9 June 2026

[Daily Maverick] Millions of young people are out of work, but many employers still cannot find candidates with the practical, technical and operational skills required in today's factory or office environment. [...]

Liberia: 'Why the Economy Must Be the Center of the 2029 Election'

9 June 2026

[Liberian Observer] As Liberia gradually turns its attention toward the 2029 general elections, a growing school of thought argues that the country's most urgent political question is no longer who governs -- but how the economy is governed. [...]

Nigeria: Group Commends Govt, Oyedele Over Release of Funds to Local Contractors

9 June 2026

[Vanguard] The Civil Rights Group for Economic Reforms (CRGER) has commended the Federal Government and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, for approving and releasing funds to more than 1,240 contractors across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), describing the move as a major boost to the economy. [...]

Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Japan Receives CEO of Taiki Sangyo Company

9 June 2026

[SNA] TOKYO -- The Ambassador of Sudan to Japan, Al-Rayah Haidoub, received the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Taiki Sangyo Company, Mr. Soshiro Yasuhara, at the embassy premises on Monday, June 1st. During the meeting, Mr. Yasuhara provided a comprehensive briefing on his company, which was established in 1948 and specializes in manufacturing dehydration equipment for vegetables, fruits, and meat. [...]

Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon

9 June 2026

Israel's second intensification of its war on Lebanon within two years has reached 100 days, killing thousands. [...]

‘Historic’ wave of Palestinian solidarity grows at universities in Germany

9 June 2026

Calls for universities to cut ties with Israeli institutions are rising in the country that condemns the BDS movement. [...]

Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys

9 June 2026

Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders. [...]

Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?

9 June 2026

Has Kylian Mbappe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the dominant superstar at the 2026 World Cup? [...]

Trump courts boos at historic New York NBA Finals appearance

9 June 2026

President Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden overshadowed by boos, heavy security and political undertones. [...]

Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?

9 June 2026

The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy. [...]

Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters

9 June 2026

Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt. [...]

Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

9 June 2026

Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams' chances at the World Cup in North America. [...]

Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman

9 June 2026

Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman [...]

Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup

9 June 2026

Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland. [...]

Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki

9 June 2026

Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans. [...]

World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?

9 June 2026

Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Scroll down to find out World Cup timings in your region. [...]

‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons

9 June 2026

Former detainees detail systematic torture and sexual violence, including rape, while in Israeli custody. [...]

Trump says Iran deal in ‘final throes’

9 June 2026

Donald Trump said that he's in the 'final throes' of a deal with Iran. [...]

Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match

9 June 2026

Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla. [...]

China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit

9 June 2026

President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un. [...]

Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds

9 June 2026

Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire. [...]

Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs power past Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals

9 June 2026

San Antonio Spurs net first win in Game 3 of best-of-seven NBA Finals with crucial 115-111 victory at New York Knicks. [...]

Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin

9 June 2026

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave. [...]

Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis

9 June 2026

Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war. [...]

Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37

9 June 2026

The quake inflicted some of the worst damage on General Santos, a city of about 720,000 people in southern Mindanao. [...]

Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says

9 June 2026

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025. [...]

‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties

9 June 2026

Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019. [...]

Two years after Israel’s Nuseirat ‘rescue’ success, we are still bleeding

9 June 2026

My family survived the massacre that freed four captives. Its wounds and nightmares have not left us. [...]

India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters

9 June 2026

India's fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy. [...]

Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed

9 June 2026

Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times before starting a fire at their house in north London. [...]

'If it could happen to Annabel, it could happen to any of us'

9 June 2026

Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship. [...]

Family who died in high-rise flat block fall named

9 June 2026

Aditi Vijay Paralkar, Rakesh Narayan Pai and their nine-year-old son Sid died in the fall last month. [...]

Teen charged over Golders Green ambulance attack

9 June 2026

Subhan Ahmed, 18, is charged with assisting an offender after four Jewish ambulances were burnt out. [...]

I thought I'd got my dream flat - so did 23 others

9 June 2026

Student Mide Awosika pays thousands for a flat rental deposit - and discovers many others also did. [...]

Investigation under way into recycling plant fire

9 June 2026

Firefighters worked overnight to extinguish a fire that broke out near a rail line in Bermondsey. [...]

'TfL must crackdown on nuisance e-bike parking'

9 June 2026

Legislation means TfL has the power to create a London regulatory framework for e-bike operators. [...]

Women's sport brought £55m boost to London in 2025

9 June 2026

A City Hall report finds that events like the Women's Rugby World Cup generated millions for London's economy. [...]

Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan

9 June 2026

Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens. [...]

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

8 June 2026

Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police. [...]

Rachel Nickell's son and partner relive 1992 murder for new drama

5 June 2026

More than 30 years after Rachel Nickell was murdered, her family speak about their ordeal. [...]

Exclusive access: Testing London's next-generation Piccadilly line trains

5 June 2026

How London's next-generation Piccadilly line trains are "pushing the limits of innovation on rolling stock". [...]

'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'

4 June 2026

The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why? [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

5 June 2026

RMT union members oppose the voluntary introduction of a four-day working week with condensed hours. [...]

How a leaky Victorian school became a much-loved London music venue

3 June 2026

Union Chapel's historic Sunday School has previously been on Historic England's at-risk register. [...]

Builder finds 'spooky' 1964 time capsule

5 June 2026

The coins and letter were in a time capsule found beneath a bust of Sir Joseph Paxton in Crystal Palace Park. [...]

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

3 June 2026

Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back. [...]

Meet London's first all-female air ambulance crew

1 June 2026

The London charity hopes it will encourage more women and girls into aviation and emergency careers. [...]

Biggest rail operator nationalised: What it means

29 May 2026

Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services will be nationalised on Sunday. [...]

Rides to rare breeds: London's secret zoo turns 75

29 May 2026

The zoo, part of the pleasure gardens for the 1951 Festival of Britain, now leads the way in animal conservation. [...]

Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage

8 June 2026

Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach. [...]

Surrey charge against Hampshire held up by weather

8 June 2026

Surrey claim three wickets in the 24.4 overs possible on a rain-affected day two of their County Championship match against Hampshire at the Oval. [...]

Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca

8 June 2026

Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager. [...]

Double World Cup winner Packer to leave Saracens

8 June 2026

England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club. [...]

Joyce set for return in Moscow against Suslenkov

8 June 2026

Britain's Joe Joyce will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year when he faces undefeated Russian heavyweight Artem Suslenkov in Moscow. [...]

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