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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera‘A lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire April 8, 2026British Prime Minister …

Kenya: Ruto Signs Budget Unlocking Sh2 Billion for Protest Victims

8 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Victims of past protests and human rights violations are set to receive two billion shillings in compensation following the signing of the supplementary budget by President William Ruto. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 8, 2026

8 April 2026

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Nigeria: Groups Warn Nigeria 'On Brink of Collapse' Over Insecurity, Economic Strain

8 April 2026

[Premium Times] The groups said the country is "on the brink of collapse" amid rising insecurity, widening inequality and declining public confidence in public institutions. [...]

Malawi: HRDC Confronts Government Over Soaring Fuel Costs, Demands Tax Cuts and Urgent Action to Ease Cost-of-Living Crisis

8 April 2026

[Nyasa Times] The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blunt and uncompromising challenge to the Malawi Government, demanding immediate and practical measures to tame the spiraling cost of living, warning that patience among ordinary citizens is rapidly wearing thin. [...]

South Africa: Ramaphosa Defends Delay in Justice for Violence Victims - South African News Briefs - April 8, 2026

8 April 2026

[allAfrica] Ramaphosa Defends 30-Year Delay in TRC Victim Support [...]

Africa: Governments Push for Increased Local Control of Africa's Gold

8 April 2026

[Daba Finance] Gold Fields Ltd.'s Damang mine in Ghana is at the center of a policy shift as the government moves to increase local ownership in the gold sector. The state will take over the mine on April 18 after declining to renew its lease, Bloomberg reported. Authorities have limited the tender process to companies fully owned by Ghanaian citizens, aiming to prevent foreign bidders from dominating the sale. [...]

Zimbabwe: Easter Road Crashes Fall but Death Toll Rise - Police

8 April 2026

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the number of road traffic accidents recorded during the 2026 Easter holiday declined, but more people were killed compared to the same period last year. [...]

Kenya: MPs Summons CS Wandayi Amid Calls for His Removal Over Fuel Scandal

8 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has summoned Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to answer to allegations of substandard petroleum imports, in a move that comes amid mounting pressure for his removal from office. [...]

Africa: Afreximbank Calls for Decisive Action to Transform Africa's Cotton Sector and Drive Fairer Global Trade

7 April 2026

[Afreximbank] African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), has called for urgent and coordinated multi stakeholder action to transform Africa's cotton sector from a raw commodity export base into a competitive textile and garment industry. President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank, Dr George Elombi, made the call while addressing delegates at the recently concluded Fourteenth World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon. [...]

Namibia: Employers' Federation Expects SONA to Provide Businesses With Clear Direction

8 April 2026

[Namibian] The Namibian Employers' Federation says the president should use her state of the nation address to provide businesses with clarity on policies. [...]

Nigeria: Nigerian Economy Recovers, but Poverty Remains a Threat - World Bank Report

8 April 2026

[Premium Times] According to the report, wage growth has lagged behind inflation, leaving real incomes under pressure and poverty levels largely unchanged. [...]

Ghana: Afreximbank Launches $10 Bn Gulf Crisis Response Programme... to Insulate African, Caribbean Economies From Gulf Crises

8 April 2026

[Ghanaian Times] TO counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions, and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. [...]

Tanzania: Bukoba Strategic Project On Track for Timely Completion

8 April 2026

[Daily News] Bukoba -- BUKOBA Urban Member of Parliament, Engineer Johnstone Mutasingwa has assured residents that key strategic development projects underway in the municipality will be completed on schedule and begin delivering services to the public. [...]

Liberia: LEC Initiates System to Detect Illegal Connections

8 April 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] The Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed M. Sherif, has disclosed that the management of LEC is implementing a smart metering program. [...]

Liberia: Phebe Hospital Crisis - Over 400 Workers Reject Administration

8 April 2026

[New Dawn] Gbarnga, Bong County, April 8, 2026 -- The situation at Phebe Hospital in Bong County has reached a critical point, with more than 400 employees refusing to work under the current leadership, citing unresolved grievances and administrative disputes. [...]

Uganda: Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget for Fy 2026/27

8 April 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has delivered an alternative national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, presenting a departure from the government's current budget proposal for the next financial year. [...]

Africa: Konneh Courts Indian Investors Ahead of Major Indian - Africa Summit

8 April 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County is in India on a high-level visit aimed at attracting private investment to Liberia, as momentum builds toward the India-Africa Forum Summit 2026. [...]

Africa: Afreximbank to Avail U.S.$10 Billion Under Its Gulf Crisis Response Programme

7 April 2026

[Afreximbank] To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impacts of the ongoing Gulf crisis. [...]

Liberia: Cash Crisis Mounts Amid Budget Woes

8 April 2026

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, April 8, 2026 -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has summoned the 55th Liberian Legislature to a Special Session from April 9 to April 23, 2026, citing urgent national issues that require immediate legislative action ahead of the regular session scheduled for May. [...]

Zimbabwe: 'Even If You Introduce ZiG500, It's Useless,' Citizens React to Rollout of New Banknotes

8 April 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabweans have reacted with scepticism to the rollout of upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes which began Tuesday, with many saying the local currency still lacks value and wide acceptance in everyday transactions. [...]

Gambia: Govt Spends Over D316m to Cushion Fuel Price Shock

8 April 2026

[The Point] The Government of The Gambia has unveiled a massive fuel subsidy package exceeding D316 million in a decisive move to shield citizens and businesses from the sharp rise in global fuel prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N1,275/Litre, Diesel to N1,950

8 April 2026

[Leadership] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price of petrol to N1,275 per litre and that of diesel to N1,950 per litre, marking a fresh increase in fuel costs that could trigger higher pump prices across the country. [...]

Africa: Nigeria's Domestic Passengers Hit 10m in 2025, Behind South Africa's 28m

8 April 2026

[Daily Trust] The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has hailed Nigeria's rising aviation profile following strong performance indicators across key airports, as the ACI Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition concluded in Luanda. [...]

Ghana: Economist Warns of Price Hikes Rejection of 10, 20 Pesewa Coins - · BoG Insists All Coins Must Be Accepted

8 April 2026

[Ghanaian Times] What began as the refusal of the lowest denominations of the Ghanaian cedi, the one and five pesewas, has now escalated into a widespread rejection of the 10 and 20 pesewa coins. [...]

Kenya: Banks Urge CBK to Hold Rate At 8.75pc Over Global Risks

8 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Bankers Association has urged the Central Bank of Kenya to retain the benchmark policy rate at 8.75 percent, citing rising global risks that could pressure inflation and the shilling. [...]

‘A lot of work to do’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire

8 April 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said more work is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. [...]

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments

8 April 2026

The diplomatic manouevre is the latest sign of tension between right-wing Daniel Noboa and left-wing Gustavo Petro. [...]

‘Why my child?’: Yemen’s Taiz mourns sniper’s killing of teen

8 April 2026

Yemeni child killed by suspected Houthi sniper while heading to school in Taiz sparks grief and outrage among locals. [...]

Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?

8 April 2026

Armed men have raided Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, apparently with support from the Israeli army. [...]

Trump claims victory in Iran — but is this really a win?

8 April 2026

Before a single term has been negotiated, Trump is claiming total victory over Iran, but is this really a win? [...]

Israeli attack kills Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah in Gaza

8 April 2026

Israeli drone strike kills Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, west of Gaza City. [...]

Lebanon PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes hit Beirut

8 April 2026

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal. [...]

Nobel Prize Committee condemns Russian move to criminalise rights group

8 April 2026

Memorial was co-winner of 2022 Peace Prize for its work in documenting human rights abuses in Russia. [...]

LIVE: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League quarterfinal

8 April 2026

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the all-Spanish quarterfinal first leg clash at Camp Nou. [...]

How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire

8 April 2026

Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting. [...]

Hegseth: Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire, claims ‘historic victory’

8 April 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed a decisive victory over Iran. [...]

Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault

8 April 2026

US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce. [...]

Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon

8 April 2026

Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes. [...]

Vance warns Iran ceasefire hinges on good faith talks

8 April 2026

JD Vance says Donald Trump is seeking a deal “in good faith,” but Iran has to be willing to negotiate. [...]

Iran, US both claim victory, but did they actually concede ground?

8 April 2026

Those apparent concessions could become sticking points in upcoming talks in Islamabad. [...]

Hegseth touts US ‘victory’ over Iran as Tehran hails its own ‘historic’ win

8 April 2026

Defence chief declares total military victory over Iran, matching earlier victory claims from Tehran amid ceasefire. [...]

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning

8 April 2026

Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say. [...]

Did America lose yet another war?

8 April 2026

The war on Iran has repeated the failures of past US conflicts defined by hubris and ignorance. [...]

CAF’s Motsepe to visit both Senegal and Morocco amid AFCON fallout

8 April 2026

Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco. [...]

Medvedev thrashed by Berrettini as racquets smashed in Monte Carlo defeat

8 April 2026

World Number 10 Daniil Medvedev dumped out by opponent 80 rankings lower in second round at Monte Carlo Masters. [...]

Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 254 after Iran-US ceasefire

8 April 2026

Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country. [...]

Empty ships and shut wells: Why the Iran war oil crisis is not over yet

8 April 2026

The war on Iran has removed hundreds of millions of barrels from oil markets. We visualise what that looks like. [...]

Lavan refinery blaze continues hours after US-Iran ceasefire agreement

8 April 2026

Black plumes of smoke from an oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island were seen. [...]

Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa ‘selective’, ‘discriminatory’

8 April 2026

Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed to Muslim worshippers for more than a month. [...]

‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded

8 April 2026

Frantic diplomacy collides with 'genocidal' threats in lead-up to announcement of two-week ceasefire between US, Iran. [...]

Primrose Hill stab victim named as Finbar Sullivan

8 April 2026

The 21-year-old died on Tuesday evening after being stabbed at the north London beauty spot. [...]

Tributes after London teenager dies in reported Vietnam motorbike fall

8 April 2026

Orla Wates is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny". [...]

Murder investigation over stabbing in Shadwell

8 April 2026

Police are trying to trace the family of a man who died in a double stabbing in Shadwell, east London. [...]

Albert Bridge now closed to walkers and cyclists

8 April 2026

Albert Bridge, which was already closed to vehicles, is now shut to pedestrians and cyclists after an inspection. [...]

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

8 April 2026

The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun. [...]

Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

8 April 2026

Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023. [...]

Man jailed for fake gun threat over garlic sauce

8 April 2026

Marwan Khadir, 18, threatens the worker with a fake gun after being given the wrong type of sauce. [...]

£30m pledged for youth club in each London borough

8 April 2026

The mayor says the late-night clubs would offer activities, mental health support, mentorship and food. [...]

What might happen with your council: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

7 April 2026

More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May. [...]

London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections

7 April 2026

Political control of all of London's 32 councils will be contested in the elections on 7 May. [...]

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

26 March 2026

Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID. [...]

Khan: Fewer Labour councils mean less investment

2 April 2026

London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says if Labour lose control of London councils, investment will be impacted. [...]

Reform UK says it will make a big dent in London

29 March 2026

The party launched its London election campaign in Croydon. [...]

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

26 March 2026

Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. [...]

Can I vote?

24 March 2026

Find out if there is an election in your area with our postcode lookup tool. [...]

Photos found of London's first public firefighters

8 April 2026

The images were uncovered during an inventory of the London Fire Brigade's historic collection. [...]

54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey

7 April 2026

BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. [...]

'Years at strict school's sixth form were worst of my life'

2 April 2026

Former pupils say Mossbourne’s strict discipline caused lasting harm and are urging a national inquiry. [...]

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

1 April 2026

Family First said demand had "continued to decline" and it was "no longer financially sustainable". [...]

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

31 March 2026

The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental. [...]

Hackney pub's child‑free rule sparks debate

28 March 2026

The Kenton's management said the rule was implemented after children were left unsupervised. [...]

Meet the dads learning how to style their daughters' hair

27 March 2026

The club went viral after showing dads how to style their daughters' hair into plaits and pigtails. [...]

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

26 March 2026

Albert Bridge is set to close for up to a year, with its repair expected to cost around £8.5m. [...]

'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant'

25 March 2026

A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices. [...]

'I can count on one hand the times I am offered a Tube seat'

23 March 2026

Hannah Emberton says people are "glued to their phones" and do not see her Baby on Board badge. [...]

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