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Africa: All of Africa Today - April 21, 2025

21 April 2025

[allAfrica] Africa Mourns Death of Pope Francis [...]

Africa: Risks Persist, Especially for Africa, With U.S. Tariff Pause, Says WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala

21 April 2025

[allAfrica] Geneva -- The head of the World Trade Organization says a temporary tariff pause by the United States mitigates current trade contraction, but substantial downside risks persist, which can heavily impact Africa. [...]

Liberia: Govt Wants Donors to Support ARREST Agenda

21 April 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia is calling on international donors to align their support with the country's (Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law and Governance, Education, Sanitation and Health, and Tourism) Agenda in order to achieve long-term, sustainable development outcomes. [...]

Africa: Braving the Tide of Tariff Bullying, Setting the Sail for Win-Win Cooperation

21 April 2025

[Liberian Observer] Recently, under the banner of "America First", the United States has imposed unjustified tariffs on all trading partners including China, triggering severe shocks to the economy of all countries, significant turmoil in global financial markets, widespread international condemnation, and domestic chaos. [...]

Liberia: Fault Lines - How Arcelormittal Liberia's Sensitive Mining Got Subjected to 'Ill-Founded' Ivanhoe Esia Request

21 April 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A recent exchange of letters between ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) and the Government of Liberia, represented by the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has brought to light a troubling development in the management of Liberia's mining concessions and legal commitments. [...]

Malawi: Who's Lying? Police and Trevor Hiwa Clash Over Chinese 'Intruders' At Kangankunde Mine in Balaka

21 April 2025

[Nyasa Times] In a baffling twist that raises serious questions about transparency and accountability, the Malawi Police Service and Kangankunde Rare Earths miner Lindian Resources are offering completely contradictory accounts regarding the status of two Chinese nationals allegedly caught on the protected side of the mine in Balaka. [...]

Central Africa: The Great Lakes Region Has an 'Illegal Minerals' Problem

21 April 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Barrick Gold Corporation was until 2019 the largest mining company in the world. With operating revenue of US$12.922 billion (Uganda's GDP is about US$50 billion), Barrick Gold is the kind of mining company that experts think could help end the problem of 'illicit mineral trade' if governments in the Great Lakes region allow it. [...]

Nigeria: Influencers, Bloggers Warned About Promoting Ponzi Schemes

21 April 2025

[Leadership] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned influencers and bloggers against promoting unregistered investment schemes. [...]

South Africa: Advancing a Collective Vision Rooted in Social Justice, Fairness and Eliminating Global Inequalities in Labour Markets

14 April 2025

[G20 in South Africa 2025] Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth informed delegates that a key priority for the Employment Working Group (EWG) is ensuring that discussions about youth employment and women's economic empowerment remain at the forefront of the global labour agenda. [...]

Nigeria: 5 People Killed, 20 Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse

21 April 2025

[Daily Trust] The death toll from the three-storey building collapse in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos has risen to five, while 20 people have been rescued from the rubble. [...]

Nigeria: Research On Plights of Nigerian Domestic Workers Launched

21 April 2025

[Vanguard] A research spearheaded by CEE-HOPE, a non-governmental organisation, mirroring the plights of domestic workers (DWs) in Nigeria has been launched. [...]

Kenya: Garissa to Vaccinate 600,000 Livestock Under Danish-Supported Campaign

21 April 2025

[Capital FM] Garissa -- Garissa County government has launched a ten days' free vaccination campaign targeting over 600,000 livestock in the sub-counties of Dadaab and Fafi. [...]

Ethiopia: Foreign Investors Invited to Engage in Ethiopia's Healthcare, Medical Tourism Sector

21 April 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ambassador Feseha Shawel has Invited foreign investors to Engage in Ethiopia's Healthcare and Medical Tourism Sector. [...]

Africa: Afreximbank Posts $973.5 Million Profit

21 April 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] The lender also continued to expand its continental footprint, with Libya and Somalia joining its list of African member states, bringing the total to 54 [...]

Malawi: $80 Million Justice Boost - Malawi, China Seal Landmark Deal for State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex

21 April 2025

[Nyasa Times] In a monumental step towards strengthening Malawi's justice system, the governments of Malawi and China have signed an $80 million Implementation Agreement for the construction of a state-of-the-art Judicial Complex in Lilongwe--marking one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the country's legal sector in recent history. [...]

West Africa: Fitch Revises West African Development Bank's Outlook to Stable

21 April 2025

[Daba Finance] TLDR [...]

Africa: Gold Prices Rise As Investors Bet On Bullion Amid Trade Volatility

21 April 2025

[Daba Finance] TLDR [...]

South Africa: Gender Inequality and Wage Discrimination Impact Negatively on GDP - Warns Academia

14 April 2025

[G20 in South Africa 2025] Delegates at the G20 second Employment Working Group (EWG) were told that many countries were performing below par because of gender inequality and discriminatory wage polices. [...]

West Africa: Waemu Unemployment Falls to 11.6 Percent As Urban Job Market Strengthens

21 April 2025

[Daba Finance] TLDR [...]

West Africa: BRVM-Listed Sonatel Sees Double-Digit First-Quarter Revenue Growth

21 April 2025

[Daba Finance] TLDR [...]

Nigeria: Govt Borrowing Should Focus On Infrastructure, Improving Ease of Doing Business - ICAN

21 April 2025

[Vanguard] President, Chartered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Chief Davidson Alaribe, has said that government borrowing should be focused on developing infrastructure and improving Ease of Doing Business. [...]

Liberia: NTA & ABK Sealed Deal to Boost Public Transport Fleet

21 April 2025

[New Dawn] The National Transit Authority has announced the procurement of over 50 new buses to boost public transport here. [...]

Senegal: Telco Giant Sonatel Senegal Set to Pay Dividends May 22

21 April 2025

[Daba Finance] TLDR [...]

Nigeria: Five Years After Rehabilitation, Enugu Airport Runway Fails Again

21 April 2025

[Daily Trust] Emergency rehabilitation gulped N10bn [...]

Nigeria: Flood Kills 3, Destroys Over 10,000 Hectares of Rice Farms in Niger

21 April 2025

[Daily Trust] Three people have died and more than 10,000 hectares of rice farms have been destroyed following a severe flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. [...]

Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis

21 April 2025

Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis. [...]

Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end

21 April 2025

Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people. [...]

More than 30 killed in latest attack in Sudan’s Darfur region: Monitor

21 April 2025

Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say. [...]

Russia’s Easter truce marred by accusations of attacks in Ukraine

21 April 2025

Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end. [...]

Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor

21 April 2025

Vatican publishes death certificate, pontiff's request to be buried at Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome. [...]

What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?

21 April 2025

The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back. [...]

Before he died, Pope Francis called for peace in Gaza. Will anyone listen?

21 April 2025

Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire. [...]

‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis

21 April 2025

Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff's death. [...]

US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms

21 April 2025

Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs. [...]

Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks

21 April 2025

Tehran official's Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia. [...]

Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know

21 April 2025

The Israeli military identifies 'professional failures' in the attack on emergency vehicles last month. [...]

‘A cancer’: UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide

21 April 2025

Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East. [...]

Trump risks leaving behind a legacy of failure in Ukraine

21 April 2025

If the US president does not change his strategy, he will fail as a peacemaker and an ally. [...]

Israeli report on killing of Gaza medics “full of lies” say critics

21 April 2025

An investigation says “professional failures” led its troops to shoot dead 15 Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah. [...]

Landmines continue to claim lives in post-Assad Syria

21 April 2025

Urgent calls made to expand demining effort to cleanse deadly remnants of war still hiding in Syria's soil. [...]

People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis

21 April 2025

Pope Francis was known for simple words and a humble manner that won over the crowds. [...]

Vatican visitors saddened by death of Pope Francis

21 April 2025

Visitors gathered in St Peter's Square to mourn Pope Francis and share their sorrows. [...]

Dire situation for Rohingya “exacerbated” by funding cuts

21 April 2025

“Rohingya families are living on 20 cents a day.” [...]

Church bells ring for Pope Francis

21 April 2025

Bells tolled at Catholic churches around the world as followers mourn the death of Pope Francis. [...]

The Meth King of Asia | True Crime Reports

21 April 2025

The ruthless leader of Asia’s most powerful drug syndicate. [...]

What happens after a pope dies?

21 April 2025

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will begin the process of electing a new pope. [...]

‘A man of the people’: World reacts to the death of Pope Francis

21 April 2025

World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff. [...]

Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days

21 April 2025

Unlike pontiffs before him, Pope Francis wishes to be buried in a single coffin in Santa Maria Maggiore. [...]

Cardinals announce death of Pope Francis

21 April 2025

This is the moment Pope Francis’s death was announced by senior Catholic officials at the Vatican. [...]

Pope Francis’s last appearance

21 April 2025

Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death. [...]

'Church has lost its father' - London archbishop

21 April 2025

The senior cleric was speaking after the death of Pope Francis in Rome was announced on Monday. [...]

Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in Enfield

21 April 2025

A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after 45-year-old Pamela Munro was stabbed to death. [...]

Oak felling: 'A crime against 500-year-old being'

21 April 2025

Hundreds of people gather to protest the felling of an ancient oak tree in Whitewebbs Park in north London. [...]

Sisters of man shot dead 10 years ago renew appeal

21 April 2025

Ola Raji, 21, was stabbed and shot by two men while cycling on the East Surrey Grove estate. [...]

Council seeking van sales ban 'not anti-ice cream'

21 April 2025

Greenwich borough has spent £52,000 in legal costs trying to stop ice cream sellers on one street. [...]

UK Aids Memorial Quilt to be shown at Tate Modern

21 April 2025

The quilt represents about 385 people who have lost their lives to HIV/Aids in the UK. [...]

'Challenging time' for gymnasts after site sold

21 April 2025

A gymnastics club has had to leave its training facility after the site was sold to a developer. [...]

Home secretary calls damage to statues disgraceful

20 April 2025

Graffiti is found on seven statues of historic figures in Parliament Square following a trans rights protest. [...]

Home care scheme safe for child patients - study

21 April 2025

Thousands of bed days can also be saved by treating child patients at home, the research suggests. [...]

Where the ancient tree felled by Toby Carvery once stood, people are reeling

20 April 2025

Some locals are demanding answers over the Toby Carvery owner's decision to fell a 500-year-old oak tree in north London. [...]

Murder investigation launched after woman stabbed

20 April 2025

The victim, 45, was declared dead at the scene, despite efforts of emergency services, police say. [...]

Amazing to work with Pharrell, says London artist

20 April 2025

Gabriel Moses' largest exhibition yet, Selah, is being hosted in London, featuring more than 70 photographs. [...]

Minecraft: 'We've spent five years rebuilding London'

19 April 2025

Minecraft players have spent about 15,000 hours in total on the project to build London and the UK [...]

Rare otter sighting recorded in Canary Wharf

16 April 2025

A wildlife expert says it is "absolutely fantastic" to see an otter in such a "highly urbanised" area. [...]

Batman and Robin costumed police make arrests

11 April 2025

Two Met officers launched the "superhero mission" to tackle illegal Westminster Bridge gambling. [...]

Inclusive Watford rock band reach BGT semi-finals

11 April 2025

The Watford-based rock and roll band has made it to the Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals. [...]

Donkeys help Camden school with biodiversity

7 April 2025

Donkeys Dora and Nora went from Kentish Town City Farm to a school in Camden. [...]

Elegant and eccentric - Easter bonnets on parade

20 April 2025

Easter bonnet competitions run by the London Tourist Board attracted headwear of all shapes and sizes. [...]

In pictures: London bridges from boring to beautiful

19 April 2025

A London council says Wandsworth Bridge is no longer the most boring in the city after a "glow up". [...]

Hampton Court bursts with 100,000 tulips in bloom

17 April 2025

More than 100,000 hand-selected bulbs make up the display showcased for the annual Tulip Festival. [...]

'We've been paying for a lift that does not exist'

17 April 2025

Angela Tanner, who lives at Barham Park, says they are paying for a lift but the block only has stairs. [...]

'If my school closes, I may not see friends again'

16 April 2025

Some London primary schools are struggling for pupil numbers and may be closed by their council. [...]

Blood test firm blamed for 'catalogue of disasters'

15 April 2025

Synnovis' failure to provide the correct blood-test results amounts to a "scandal", the BBC is told. [...]

Inside HS2: Meet London's tunnelling miners

15 April 2025

The Northolt tunnels are part of the HS2 project which is 93% complete, the project managers say. [...]

We're treated like peasants, say tenants in fight over mouldy homes

14 April 2025

Residents enlist health professionals and lawyers after suffering from mouldy and damp homes for years. [...]

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