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South Africa: Malema Awaits Ruling in Long-Running Gun Trial - South African News Briefs - September 29, 2025

29 September 2025

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South Africa: Business Ties With the United States Strong and Expanding - President

29 September 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says engagements in the United States show that South African and US businesses remain deeply connected and committed to mutually beneficial partnerships well into the future. [...]

Egypt: Liberia, Egypt Explore Direct Flights

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has opened discussions with senior Egyptian aviation officials on expanding air connectivity and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector. [...]

Liberia: New Navaids to Transform Safety, Operations At RIA

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] Liberia is making significant strides toward modernizing its aviation infrastructure, with ongoing efforts to upgrade Roberts International Airport (RIA) aimed at enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with international standards. [...]

Liberia: Govt Seeks Larger U.S. Business Footprint in Liberia

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia is actively encouraging Diaspora Liberians and American investors to take advantage of ongoing initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth and expanding the American business footprint in the country. Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan made the call during the Liberia Diaspora Conference held in Washington, D.C. [...]

Liberia: Sen. Snowe Accused of Shielding Ghanaian Company

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] A lawyer representing Activa International Insurances Company has accused Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe of Bomi County of protecting the interests of Citadel Mining Services, a Ghanaian company at the center of a court case. [...]

Liberia: Over L$1Billion Banknotes Damaged At CBL

29 September 2025

[New Republic] The Central Bank of Liberia has informed the public that more than one billion Liberian dollar banknotes have already gotten damaged and cannot be used anymore raising concerns about how the country money is being handled. [...]

South Africa: Eskom Generating Fleet Shows 'Stability and Improved Reliability'

29 September 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom says the current improvement in unplanned outages at generating units is a sign of the generation fleet's increasing reliability. [...]

Africa: Understanding Football Betting Markets Across Africa

24 September 2025

[InfoWire] Football is a unifying passion that brings together millions of Africans on the continent. This affection has also made football betting very popular on the continent. From the cities of Nigeria to the communities of South Africa and Kenya, fans get to enjoy the thrill of guessing the outcome of the matches and winning. [...]

Africa: AfCFTA - Africa's Take-Off Moment

29 September 2025

[Capital FM] The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into force on 1 January 2021 with 54 member states, is the world's largest free trade area by number of countries. It aims to eliminate tariffs and other barriers to spur trade, industrialisation and value addition beyond raw materials. The agreement unites some 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of about US$3.4 trillion. [...]

Nigeria: High Cost of Rent - Nigerians Now Rent Shop Spaces As Apartment

29 September 2025

[Vanguard] High cost of rent has been a thing of debate after the COVID-19 era. [...]

Liberia: Liberian Seafarers Demand Fair Employment or Face Blockade

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] The United Seamen, Ports, and General Workers' Union of Liberia (USPOGUL) has issued a firm ultimatum to the Liberian government, demanding that Liberians be employed on vessels flying the Liberian flag by October 15, 2025, warning that failure to comply will trigger widespread solidarity action, including a global blockade of Liberian-flagged ships. [...]

Kenya: Kindiki - National and County Governments Must Align On Economic Priorities

29 September 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindikihas called for stronger alignment between the national and county governments on economic priorities, warning that fragmented approaches risk undermining growth and stability. [...]

Kenya: DTB Opens 90th Branch in Kilimani

29 September 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has opened its 90th branch in Kilimani, Nairobi, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda, Egypt Waive Visa Restrictions in Growing Relations

29 September 2025

[New Times] Rwanda and Egypt on Sunday, September 28, signed a Visa Waiver Agreement that will allow easier travel between the two countries, whose relations have seen a boost in recent days. [...]

Nigeria: Zamfara Mine Collapse - Govt Confirms 13 Dead, Denies 100 Casualties

29 September 2025

[Vanguard] The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed reports claiming that over 100 people died in the gold mine pit collapse in Jabaka village, Maru LGA of Zamfara State. [...]

Nigeria: As Nationwide Strike Begins Today - Govt Wades Into Dangote, PENGASSAN Face-Off

29 September 2025

[Vanguard] ·Dangote blasts PENGASSAN ·Only recall of members can stop strike -- PENGASSAN [...]

Africa: Africa's Online Slot Scene: Spinning Reels and New Adventures

24 September 2025

[InfoWire] Fueled by the increasing adoption of smartphones and ever more cost effective internet, online casinos have become one of the main modes of entertainment for the African tech-savvy youth. Out of all the incredible games on offer, online slots have become the undisputed leaders of the scene, delighting players with their bright graphics, fun playability and the chance of achieving a big payout. [...]

Kenya: Ketraco Completes Loiyangalani-Suswa Grid Restoration

29 September 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has completed restoration of the Loiyangalani-Suswa 400kV double circuit transmission line, enabling full evacuation of power from the Lake Turkana Wind Power plant. [...]

Egypt: Ethiopia Rejects Egypt's Unfounded Claim On GERD At UN General Assembly

29 September 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has firmly rejected what it described as unfounded claims made by Egypt regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote, Oil Workers Dispute - NUPRC Dialogue to Avoid Disruption

29 September 2025

[Leadership] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged a peaceful resolution to ongoing disputes between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the petroleum workers' unions, emphasising the need for dialogue to avoid disruptions in the country's energy supply. [...]

Ethiopia: France Lauds Ethiopia's Transformative Reform Journey

29 September 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- France has commended Ethiopia's incredible transformative homegrown economic reforms. [...]

Zimbabwe: Hwange Fires Up U.S.$8 Million Coke Oven Battery

29 September 2025

[The Herald] Hwange -- Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) is set to fire up its newly completed US$8 million coke oven battery on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the company's turnaround strategy, a thrust fuelled by a concurrent US$60 million investment into a major underground coal mining project. [...]

Zimbabwe: Biodiesel Output Soars - Move Bodes Well for Rural Industrialisation, Modernisation Thrust

29 September 2025

[The Herald] Mutoko -- Biodiesel production is set to rise to 75 000 litres from 3 000 litres per day following the upgrading of an engineering firm's processing plant, giving impetus to the Second Republic's rural industrialisation and modernisation drive. [...]

Nigeria: Opacity in Execution Led to Failure of FG's Food Import Duty Suspension Initiative - U.S. Report

29 September 2025

[This Day] The United States has stated that lack of transparency in Nigeria's implementation of the temporary suspension of import duty on certain agricultural products, to curb the acceleration of the country's inflation, led to the limited impact of the policy. [...]

Trump’s Gaza peace plan welcomed by Arab and Islamic countries, the West

29 September 2025

The Palestinian Authority joins regional leaders in welcoming US president's 20-point peace plan to end war in Gaza. [...]

Madagascar president dissolves government after youth-led deadly protests

29 September 2025

The demonstrations, which started over deteriorating living conditions, have left 22 people dead, according to the UN. [...]

Five unanswered questions about Trump’s Gaza plan

29 September 2025

Details and timelines remain vague in the 20-point plan, unveiled in the White House on Monday. [...]

UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference

29 September 2025

The move adds pressure on the UK government, led by Keir Starmer, which has been slammed over its stance on Gaza war. [...]

Trump’s Gaza peace plan lacks protections for Palestinians, analyst says

29 September 2025

US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan guarantees a “long-term occupation by foreign troops,” says Phyllis Bennis. [...]

Should Israel be banned from international competitions?

29 September 2025

Calls for Israel to be banned from the World Cup and Eurovision are growing due to the genocide in Gaza. [...]

Lawyer for suspect in Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence

29 September 2025

Amount of evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case is 'voluminous', both prosecutors and defence agree. [...]

North Korea says denuclearisation would mean surrendering its sovereignty

29 September 2025

North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong staunchly defended the country’s nuclear programme. [...]

Here’s the full text of Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza

29 September 2025

The White House says its proposal would end the war on Gaza immediately if both sides accept. [...]

Netanyahu says he supports Trump’s plan to end war on Gaza

29 September 2025

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has said he supports US President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza. [...]

India’s Asian Cup win over Pakistan reignites political tensions

29 September 2025

India’s cricket team hoisted an imaginary trophy after winning the 2025 Asia Cup against Pakistan. [...]

Israel carries out drone strike in southern Lebanon, killing one person

29 September 2025

The strike is the latest in a string of Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire announced in November. [...]

Trump outlines plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza

29 September 2025

US President Donald Trump has outlined a plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza. [...]

Israeli PM Netanyahu apologises to Qatar over Doha attack

29 September 2025

Netanyahu also apologises for violating Qatari sovereignty, which drew global condemnation. [...]

Trump proposes 20-point plan to end war in Gaza

29 September 2025

President says Israel has 'full backing' of US, may take steps to defeat Hamas if it doesn't accept proposed peace deal. [...]

Nurse shot in the head while working at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

29 September 2025

Video shows the moment a Palestinian nurse was shot in the head at one of the few hospitals still operational in Gaza. [...]

What is the Trump plan for Gaza and will it work?

29 September 2025

Trump's 21-point plan is said to have Netanyahu on board, but Hamas says it's not received any proposal yet. [...]

Canada labels India’s Bishnoi gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation

29 September 2025

The move will enable asset seizures and prosecutions of Bishnoi gang that has been accused of targeting Sikh activists. [...]

Trump promises steep tariffs for foreign movies and imported furniture

29 September 2025

The US president pledged a 100 percent tariff for films made outside the country. [...]

Gen Z protesters rally across Morocco demanding health, education reforms

29 September 2025

Police say nearly 200 people have been arrested as the north African nation is rocked by biggest protests in years. [...]

Video: Moldova’s president says election results show ‘Russia failed’

29 September 2025

Moldova's President Maia Sandu hailed her pro-EU party’s victory in parliamentary elections. [...]

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, tickets, India vs Pakistan

29 September 2025

From tournament format to venues and top players to watch, here's Al Jazeera's guide to the Women's Cricket World Cup. [...]

Moldova election results: Who won and did the diaspora play a role?

29 September 2025

Election was tense amid pro-EU government's fight to join the bloc and move further away from Russia. [...]

White House official claims gunman in Michigan attack ‘hated’ Mormons

29 September 2025

Authorities say they are still searching for a motive in shooting and fire that killed at least four people at a church. [...]

Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts UK finance minister’s speech

29 September 2025

UK minister Rachel Reeves was interrupted by a protester holding a Palestinian flag during her speech [...]

London Underground improves pay offer to unions

29 September 2025

The new offer involves a 3.4% pay rise in year one and then increases in line with inflation. [...]

Mayor challenges critics over violent crime stats

29 September 2025

City Hall figures show that crimes resulting in an injury have dropped nearly 12% on last year. [...]

'Deliveroo' gunman shot girl and dad, court told

29 September 2025

Jazz Reid is alleged to have disguised himself as a Deliveroo driver and shot a girl and her father. [...]

'A million jobs in London could be changed by AI'

29 September 2025

The jobs most at risk include telemarketing, bookkeeping and data entry, according to research. [...]

Met officers could have to reveal Freemason ties

29 September 2025

The move comes after the force's handling of the 1987 murder of private detective Daniel Morgan. [...]

'My dumped parcel was taken away with the rubbish'

29 September 2025

The BBC looks into the issue of courier companies leaving parcels in 'insecure' locations. [...]

TfL In Bloom contest brings colour to Tube stations

29 September 2025

The In Bloom competition sees staff decorate their stations and depots with gardens, flowers and plants. [...]

Enfield and Greenwich shortlisted for new towns

29 September 2025

Crews Hill in Enfield and Thamesmead in Greenwich have been put forward for large-scale building. [...]

Terry Farrell, architect who designed MI6 building, dies

29 September 2025

He also designed the headquarters for ITV's 80s breakfast show TV-am, with giant eggcups on the roof. [...]

Thames Valley 10% rail fare increases 'ridiculous'

29 September 2025

The cost of an anytime single ticket to Paddington has now risen by just under 15% since January. [...]

Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns

28 September 2025

Cdr Dominic Murphy's warning comes weeks after three people were convicted in a case linked to Russia. [...]

Taxi drivers trained to help harassment victims

28 September 2025

The training aims to help private-hire drivers spot when their passengers are in need of assistance. [...]

'I left my job to DJ on TikTok after being overlooked at work'

17 September 2025

TikTok streamer DJ AG built an online community of over two million through live streaming his sets. [...]

The cockapoo lifting spirits at a London hospital

15 September 2025

The therapy cockapoo who brings joy to patients at Croydon Hospital is up for a BBC award. [...]

London's 700-year-old tower on stilts

11 September 2025

A medieval tower is suspended on stilts as work continues around it to build a new skyscraper. [...]

Emergency alert goes off in British Library

7 September 2025

Mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks emitted a siren and vibrated. [...]

Moment suspected XL Bully attacks cockapoo

5 September 2025

CCTV footage from a fishmongers captures the moment a suspected XL Bully dog attacks a smaller dog. [...]

Meet the 'Bus Aunty' who's gone viral on TikTok

1 September 2025

Bemi Orojuogun was shocked that her videos celebrating London's buses got such a large following. [...]

Celebrating 70 years of the London Irish Centre

27 September 2025

Founded in 1955 by a group from the Irish Priests Committee, it has hosted an array of famous faces. [...]

'I'm heartbroken kids racially abused me on train'

25 September 2025

Sophia Choudry says she is "shaken" and "heartbroken" after being racially abused on the Elizabeth line. [...]

What does it mean to get the Freedom of the City of London?

25 September 2025

BBC presenter Robert Elms is the latest person to be given the honour but what actually is it? [...]

Counting the 'invisible' homeless women hiding in plain sight

25 September 2025

BBC London joins charity workers as they carry out research into where homeless women are sleeping. [...]

'I wanted to end my life, now I've won an award for helping others'

24 September 2025

BBC Radio London's Make A Difference winners in eight categories are revealed from hundreds of nominees. [...]

Cricket, racism, the police and the Brixton riots

21 September 2025

A year after the Brixton riots, the Brixton West Indies Cricket Club and the Metropolitan Police came together. [...]

'I've sold my flat before the Renters' Rights Bill becomes law'

17 September 2025

Patricia sells one of her properties in London, saying landlords are "scared" of some the changes. [...]

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