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Nigeria: Just in - Panic As Lagos Public School Building Collapses in Ikorodu

16 January 2026

[Vanguard] Residents of the Odo-Kekere Community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, on Thursday evening, were thrown into panic following the sudden partial collapse of a structure in a local public school in the area. [...]

Rwanda: What Extension of AGOA Means for Rwandan Exporters

16 January 2026

[New Times] Rwandan exporters have welcomed the United States House of Representatives' decision to approve a three-year extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), describing it as a boost to market access and medium long-term planning. [...]

South Africa: Beer Could Soon Cost More As Government Looks At Tax Hike

16 January 2026

[Scrolla] The Treasury is considering a tax hike of up to 20%, which could push beer prices up. Tavern owners warn higher prices could hurt small businesses and push drinkers to illegal alcohol. [...]

Kenya: KeNHA Announces Night Closure of Uhuru Highway At Haile Selassie Roundabout

16 January 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of key road sections along Uhuru Highway at the Haile Selassie Avenue Roundabout to facilitate essential road works. [...]

Namibia: U.S. Trade Window Reopens for Namibia

16 January 2026

[Namibian] Namibia could be presented with a renewed opportunity to strengthen its trade relationship with the United States (US) after the US House of Representatives passed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) through to 2028. [...]

South Africa: Govt Welcomes Approval of AGOA Extension Bill

16 January 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the USA House of Representatives. [...]

Uganda: MTN Faces the Heat to Restore Internet Access Amid Reports of Human Rights Violations During Ugandan Elections

16 January 2026

[Daily Maverick] Ugandans cast their ballots in the presidential elections on Thursday amid reports of 'widespread repression and intimidation' in the east African country. [...]

Nigeria: When Labour Begins At Night - Kano Town Hall Demands 24-Hour PHCs

16 January 2026

[Nigeria Health Watch] When labour begins at night, and health centres are shut, mothers are forced to travel long distances in pain, risking their lives and those of their unborn children. Yet for many pregnant women in Kano Municipal, this remains a frightening reality. [...]

Africa: U.S. House of Representatives Passes AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500)

14 January 2026

[AGOA Civil Society Network] On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500), marking a significant step toward renewing and strengthening the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The bipartisan vote of 340-54 demonstrates strong congressional support for ongoing U.S.-Africa trade cooperation and economic engagement. [...]

South Africa: R150 a Day Means Working Seven Days a Week to Survive

16 January 2026

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Mozambique: Workers Again Threaten to Go On Strike

15 January 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The United Association of Mozambican Health Workers (APSUSM) has once again threatened strike action in pursuit of wage demands. [...]

Liberia: Govt Enforces Digital Mineral Licensing

16 January 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), has announced the transition to a fully online system for mineral rights applications, with the paper-based process set to end on February 15, 2026. [...]

Nigeria: Nans Confirms Release of Detained AAU Students, Others

16 January 2026

[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has confirmed the release of 52 youths, including students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State arrested on Monday for taking part in a protest over security matters in the community. [...]

Somalia: Somalia's President Meets World Bank Delegation to Boost Investment

16 January 2026

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met a delegation from the World Bank at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss strengthening economic cooperation and accelerating priority investments in the country. [...]

Uganda: Ruth Apondi's Smart Route to Mobile Health

16 January 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Twenty four-year-old Ruth Apondi Omondi's August 2025 win of the Top 40 Under 40 Women award in the social Impact category from the Kenyan news publication Business Daily marked a milestone in her lifesaving work. [...]

Liberia: Dillon &amp; Dock Workers Union Clash Over Port Bill

16 January 2026

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- A heated debate has emerged in Liberia as Montserrado County Senator Abraham D. Dillon and the Liberia Dock Workers Union (DOWUL) express sharply contrasting views on the Port Autonomy bill. [...]

Liberia: Senator Konneh Proposes Bill Seeking to Enforce 25 Percent Procurement for Local Businesses, Protecting the Informer Economy

16 January 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill -- Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has proposed a bill seeking to protect the informal economy of the country and enforce 25% Procurement for Liberian Businesses operating in the country during this Third Session of the 55th National Legislature. [...]

Liberia: Arcelormittal Deal Brings Jobs, Billions, and Infrastructure Growth

16 January 2026

[New Dawn] After six years of negotiations, the Government of Liberia and ArcelorMittal (AML) have reached a major milestone with the submission of the Third Amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA). The agreement is aimed at maximizing the benefits from Liberia's iron ore resources while promoting local development and boosting investor confidence. [...]

Nigeria: Abuja Residents Seek End to Demolitions, Renew Call for Statehood

16 January 2026

[Leadership] A coalition of indigenous groups and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has appealed to the FCT Administration to halt the forceful demolition of property in the new year. [...]

Nigeria: 'Volatile Economic Climate Discouraged Domestic, Foreign Real Estate Investment in 2025'

16 January 2026

[Leadership] Volatile economic climate and increased uncertainty are discouraging both domestic and foreign investors from investing in the real estate sector in 2025, according to the report. [...]

Ghana: We'll Restore Order in Transport Sector - - Minister

16 January 2026

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has pledged a renewed and coordinated effort with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to address the persistent exploitation of commuters by some commercial transport operators, particularly "trotro" drivers in Accra and other major cities across the country. [...]

Africa: Deal-Making Trumps Democratic Principles in Us Approach to Africa

15 January 2026

[ISS] Donald Trump's national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China's dominance. [...]

Uganda: Uganda Votes Under Internet Blackout and Police Crackdown

15 January 2026

[RFI] Uganda was on edge as polls opened on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP Could Hit 5.5 Percent Growth in 2026 Under Full Policy Consolidation - NESG

16 January 2026

[Premium Times] The report said consolidation reforms could ease long-standing structural constraints and support more inclusive sectoral expansion. [...]

Nigeria: Kaduna's $200mn Mega Poultry Project Will Generate $450mn Annually - Governor

16 January 2026

[Premium Times] "In partnership with our Chinese counterparts, we are shaping an initiative that promises far more than increased output. [...]

Uganda’s Bobi Wine taken to unknown location in army helicopter, party says

16 January 2026

National Unity Platform says opposition presidential candidate seized from his home a day after tense election. [...]

Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez after plea deal

16 January 2026

Vazquez accepted a plea deal in 2025 after she was accused of participating in a bribery scheme while in office. [...]

Trump names Tony Blair, Jared Kushner to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

16 January 2026

Former UK prime minister's role on Trump-led Gaza oversight committee expected to spur widespread condemnation. [...]

Israeli attacks kill several as Gaza governance committee meets in Cairo

16 January 2026

Nothing changes on ground for Palestinians needing ‘food, shelter, safety’, who see Trump’s plan as ‘distant, abstract'. [...]

Iran says 3,000 people arrested as antigovernment protests subside

16 January 2026

Internet access remains cut off as the streets of Tehran, other Iranian cities are largely calm after widescale unrest. [...]

Syrian army launches strikes against Kurdish-led SDF east of Aleppo

16 January 2026

SDF's Mazloum Abdi says he will withdraw forces east of Euphrates, as President al-Sharaa issues Kurdish rights decree. [...]

‘Profoundly pro-American’: Machado outlines a vision for Venezuela’s future

16 January 2026

Machado said the interim government of Delcy Rodriguez would do the 'dirty work' of assuring a democratic transition. [...]

Gaza buried under millions of tonnes of rubble

16 January 2026

More than two years of Israeli bombardment have left Gaza buried under an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble. [...]

Donald Trump praises Iran for halting mass executions

16 January 2026

US President Donald Trump praised Iran for halting what he said were plans to hang more than 800 political prisoners. [...]

US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market

16 January 2026

US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into Canada at 15% tariff, down from 100%. [...]

Who owns the Arctic?

16 January 2026

Global warming is thawing the Arctic and igniting a high-stakes race for the riches beneath its ice. [...]

Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?

16 January 2026

Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests. [...]

Syrians flee Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurdish-led SDF

16 January 2026

Syrians are fleeing areas near Aleppo after the government ordered people to leave amid rising tensions with the SDF. [...]

What are the hurdles to implementing phase two of Gaza ceasefire?

16 January 2026

The US says its Gaza plan is moving towards disarmament and reconstruction. [...]

EU-Latin America trade deal: Who wins?

16 January 2026

The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact. [...]

Canada breaks with US on China tariffs

16 January 2026

Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian farm expor [...]

Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola

16 January 2026

Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets. [...]

X to block Grok AI’s undressing feature

16 January 2026

Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains the global outrage of Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. [...]

Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

16 January 2026

Rights group says Palestinian children are 'increasingly targets' as Israeli military and settler violence soars. [...]

Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland, calls it vital for security

16 January 2026

US delegation seeks to lower US-Denmark-Greenland tensions amid Trump’s threats of tariffs and control claims. [...]

‘Inevitably difficult’: Inside a family’s fight against the US boat strikes

16 January 2026

The family of Alejandro Carranza filed the first complaint against the boat bombings. What barriers stand in their way? [...]

Iran holds more funerals after deadly unrest

16 January 2026

Footage shows Iranians at funerals in Isfahan and Hamadan for those killed in protests authorities have called “riots." [...]

Why is Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ for Big Oil?

16 January 2026

After seizures, sanctions and collapse, can Venezuela ever win back Big Oil’s trust? [...]

Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK airbase break-in

16 January 2026

The activists ⁠pleaded not guilty to damaging property for a purpose prejudicial to the interests or safety of the UK. [...]

Man Utd target Glasner to leave Palace, while Guehi set to sign for City

16 January 2026

Oliver Glasner, who has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, confirms he will leave Crystal Palace. [...]

Two people aged 90 die in house fire

16 January 2026

A man and woman were found in a burning house in Barnet, north London, in the early hours of Friday. [...]

Wimbledon plan faces dispute over 150-year-old law

16 January 2026

The All England Club proposals include 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000‑seat stadium. [...]

Teen stab victim was 'lovely, funny', family says

16 January 2026

Maliki Sharma, who was fatally stabbed in Feltham, was "cheeky, caring and funny", a tribute said. [...]

London's West End sees increased festive footfall

16 January 2026

The Heart of London Business Alliance says the increase reflects the area's appeal as an "experience economy". [...]

Council tax rise to help police fight phone thefts

15 January 2026

The mayor says he is planning to increase bills by more than £20 a year on the average Band D bill. [...]

Mural hopes to inspire future construction workers

16 January 2026

Three workers feature in a Walthamstow mural that hopes to inspire construction careers. [...]

Funding boost for basketball ahead of NBA return

16 January 2026

Sir Sadiq Khan says the funding forms part of a long-term legacy from the NBA's return to London. [...]

Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says

16 January 2026

John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business. [...]

Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets

15 January 2026

Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times. [...]

Fake Deliveroo driver jailed for shooting family

15 January 2026

Jazz Reid shot an eight-year-old girl and her father while pretending to be a Deliveroo driver in north-west London. [...]

AI will destroy jobs if not controlled, Khan warns

15 January 2026

The mayor says AI could "usher in a new era of mass unemployment, accelerated inequality" if not used correctly. [...]

School's pipe organ 'one of rarest in Europe'

15 January 2026

The organ was smuggled from Paris to London in 1904 to save it from government seizure. [...]

Tenants threaten legal action over hot homes

13 January 2026

Residents of flats in south-east London say their homes have excessive heat, with some reaching 43C. [...]

London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says

12 January 2026

According to the latest data, there were 97 homicides in London in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014. [...]

'My cousin died after placing 600 bets in a row'

10 January 2026

Natalie Ashbolt's cousin Lee Adams killed himself after placing hundreds of bets online in an hour. [...]

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient

12 January 2026

Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision. [...]

Brixton boy David Bowie's rise to global stardom

10 January 2026

David Bowie's story began in London, a city that shaped his artistry and still bears his imprint. [...]

How did mass teetotalism change Victorian London?

11 January 2026

Buildings like the Old Vic theatre were important places for the Temperance movement in the 1800s. [...]

Record number of London pupils need Send support

7 January 2026

The number of pupils needing Send support has risen by a third in a decade, government data shows. [...]

Wheelchair space rules 'not enforced' on buses

6 January 2026

Transport for London says it needs to do more so customers and drivers know the rules for wheelchair spaces. [...]

Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

7 January 2026

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why. [...]

'It doesn't look African' - challenging stereotypes at Tate Modern

5 January 2026

"There's this misconception that African art is solely about masks or sculptural types," says Nadia Denton. [...]

In Pictures: London's wildlife captured on camera

3 January 2026

London's creatures great and small are captured on camera by the capital's residents. [...]

Quiz: What's happening here?

2 January 2026

Snapshots from history with a baffling bent. [...]

When ski jumping came to Hampstead Heath

3 January 2026

The story of how 100,000 Londoners flocked to Hampstead Heath to marvel at an unlikely spectacle. [...]

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