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Kenya: Heavy Rains Disrupt Flights At Kenyatta International Airport

7 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Heavy overnight rains in parts of Nairobi have disrupted several flights operated by Kenya Airways, with some aircraft diverted to Mombasa due to adverse weather conditions. [...]

South Africa: Court Rules Parliament Must Decide Value Added Tax Changes

6 March 2026

[Scrolla] The Western Cape High Court ruled that the Finance Minister cannot change the Value Added Tax rate because the Constitution gives that power only to Parliament. The court gave Parliament 24 months to fix the Value Added Tax law after finding that a section of the act wrongly handed tax powers to the executive. [...]

Liberia: Liberia Eyes Blue Economy Boom

6 March 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Liberian government is stepping up efforts to unlock the economic potential of its vast marine resources, with officials announcing a major National Fisheries Investment Conference designed to attract global investors and reposition the country's fisheries sector as a driver of jobs, food security and sustainable growth. [...]

South Africa: SA-US Relations - - a New Worst-Case Scenario

6 March 2026

[Daily Maverick] The potential for escalating US trade pressures looms over South Africa, highlighting the risks of diplomatic strains and economic fallout in international relations. [...]

Kenya: Muturi Condemns Paid KQ Flights From Dubai As 'Immoral', Demands Free Repatriation

6 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has condemned paid flights for Kenyans fleeing conflict in the Middle East as "immoral and deeply insensitive" demanding free repatriation flights for affected citizens. [...]

South Africa: Canegrowers Warn Tongaat Liquidation Will Devastate Economy

6 March 2026

[GroundUp] Minister Parks Tau opposes liquidation, says it will cause a "jobs bloodbath" [...]

Africa: Serec Warns of Risk Posed By Us-Iran Tension for African Maritime

6 March 2026

[Vanguard] The Sea Empowerment and Research Center, SEREC, has warned that African maritime nations face heightened economic and security challenge due to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. [...]

South Africa: 'We Are Sick' - Life in South Africa's Coal Heartland

6 March 2026

[Health-e] Sharon Mbonani grew up frequenting clinics in eMbalenhle, a township in Mpumalanga, seeking treatment for chronic sinus infection. [...]

Africa: Afreximbank Sweeps 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables

5 March 2026

[Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, as well as the Number 3 ranking for Administrative Agent. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 6, 2026

6 March 2026

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Kenya: World Bank Commits Sh64.6bn to Upgrade Nairobi Commuter Rail

6 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The World Bank has committed $500.00 million (64.6billion) to transform the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) mobility landscape. [...]

South Africa: Central Karoo Lags Behind Western Cape's Progress

6 March 2026

[GroundUp] Teenage pregnancy, low birth weights, and high neonatal mortality plague the areas around Beaufort West and Laingsburg [...]

South Africa: Government Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Mining

6 March 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is intensifying intelligence-driven operations to combat illegal mining in parts of Gauteng, including communities in the East and West Rand. [...]

South Africa: Petrol Prices Could Skyrocket in April

6 March 2026

[Scrolla] South African drivers could face petrol increases of up to R8 per litre in April after the rand price of Brent crude oil jumped sharply in one week. Analysts warn oil prices could climb above 100 dollars per barrel as conflict near the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a route carrying about 20 percent of global oil supplies. [...]

Tanzania: Govt Pushes Agri Transformation to Create Jobs

6 March 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government is determined to reform the agriculture sector to reduce poverty and expand employment opportunities for youth. [...]

Uganda: Uganda's Pensions Sector Grows to Sh30.7 Trillion

6 March 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's pensions sector assets have reached an unprecedented UGX 30.7 trillion, up from UGX 25.4 trillion in 2023/24 while the number of Ugandans saving for retirement now stands at 4,062,144, up from 3.37 million. [...]

South Africa: Healthy Food Slipping Out of Reach for Poor Families

6 March 2026

[Scrolla] The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows the cost of nutritious food continues to rise, pushing healthy meals out of reach for many low income families. Families are increasingly forced to rely on cheap filling foods like maize meal and bread while cutting back on fruit, vegetables and protein. [...]

Africa: Aamfi Appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi As Chairperson As the Alliance Welcomes New Members - Banque Ouest Africaine De Développement and Regional Maritime Development Bank

3 March 2026

[Afreximbank] The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance's second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024. [...]

Kenya: National Assembly Passes National Infrastructure Fund Bill, Paving Way for Sh5tn Development Push

6 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has passed the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Bill, 2026, a landmark legislation set to transform how the country finances and manages its largest development projects. [...]

Nigeria: Tinubu Announces 'Historic' Deal to End Decades-Long OPL 245 Controversy

6 March 2026

[Premium Times] The presidency said the agreement paves the way for a development that could add approximately 150,000 barrels per day to the country's production capacity. [...]

South Africa: Emirates Resumes Limited UAE-South Africa Flights - South African News Briefs - March 6, 2026

6 March 2026

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Liberia: Csa Conducts Credentials Audit At Transport Ministry - Amid Allegations of Targeting Protesters

6 March 2026

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has completed a credentials audit of 191 employees at the Ministry of Transport, confirming that 176 civil servants (92%) met all requirements, while 15 employees (8%) remain under review and may be removed from the payroll. However, some ministry employees allege the audit specifically targets workers who protested last year against the outsourcing of core government services to Liberia Traffic Management Inc. (LTMI). [...]

Kenya: M-Pesa Adds 6mn New Users to Reach 40mn

6 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom's mobile money platform M-Pesa has risen by 6 million to hit 40 million monthly active users, up from 34 million in 2024. [...]

South Africa: Gungubele to Launch African Digital Transformation Centre

6 March 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele will launch the African Digital Transformation Centre (ADTC) as a national and regional platform to accelerate innovation, digital skills development, and entrepreneurship this afternoon. [...]

Liberia: APM Terminals Liberia, Gls Group Launch First Export Processing Center to Transform National Trade

6 March 2026

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia is set to take a major step toward modernizing its trade infrastructure following a landmark partnership between APM Terminals Liberia and Global Logistics Services Inc. (GLS Group) to establish the country's first dedicated Export Processing Center (EPC) -- a facility designed to streamline exports, reduce trade bottlenecks and position Liberian businesses more competitively in global markets. [...]

Trump says US does not need UK’s aircraft carriers for Iran war

8 March 2026

The president called the Iran war 'already won' as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales. [...]

Iran war live: Trump again demands surrender; Israel bombs oil depots

8 March 2026

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE report more attacks despite assurance from Iran's president that the strikes will stop. [...]

Huge fire rages at Tehran oil depot after Israeli attack

7 March 2026

Footage captured a massive fire raging at the Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran following an Israeli strike. [...]

Zelenskyy offers Saudi Arabia’s MBS help countering Iranian drones

7 March 2026

Ukraine's president seeks leverage with low-cost interceptors, as US and Gulf nations burn through Patriot missiles. [...]

Trump administration denies reports that Iran captured US soldiers

7 March 2026

The head of Iran's National Security Council had claimed the US was misrepresenting the captures as combat deaths. [...]

Lamine Yamal gives Barcelona hard-fought 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao

7 March 2026

Yamal goalkeeps the champions four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings. [...]

Trump oversees return of US troops killed in Iranian drone strike

7 March 2026

US President Donald Trump attended the “dignified transfer” of six US Army soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike. [...]

US embassy in Baghdad attacked as US-Israel war on Iran escalates

7 March 2026

Iraq did not want to be dragged into war, but Iran and its aligned paramilitary forces are attacking US hubs there. [...]

How far will the Iran war spillover?

7 March 2026

As the war between Iran, Israel and the US enters week 2, concerns rise over a potential regional spillover. [...]

Florida Bar denies investigation into Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan

7 March 2026

The statement from the Florida Bar appears to contradict a letter it issued in February, suggesting a probe. [...]

Doctors try to save girl as father was killed in Gaza Israeli attack

7 March 2026

Doctors in Gaza try to save a girl who sustained injuries in an Israeli attack that hit her and killed her father. [...]

Video: Satellite images reveal damage to several Iranian military bases

7 March 2026

Satellite imagery reveals extensive damage at several Iranian military sites following a wave of airstrikes. [...]

Cuba says electricity plant successfully repaired after large blackout

7 March 2026

A US pressure campaign, including an oil blockade, has strained the Caribbean country's ageing energy infrastructure. [...]

UAE president says prepared to confront ‘threats’ as Iran attacks continue

7 March 2026

Iran's judiciary chief contradicts earlier apology to Gulf, warns of ‘heavy attacks’ on areas ‘at disposal of enemy'. [...]

Russia kills 10 in Ukraine strike including children with new missile

7 March 2026

President Zelenskyy calls for international response as Russian assault targets civilian and energy infrastructure. [...]

Smoke rises from a Dubai tower after attack

7 March 2026

Video shows smoke rising from a Dubai tower after shrapnel damaged the residential building and set a car on fire. [...]

More than 30 injured in nightclub bombing in northern Peru

7 March 2026

Peru has experienced an uptick in organised crime, including extortion, a trend analysts link to government corruption. [...]

‘They’re cancer’: Trump threatens cartels, Cuba at Latin American summit

7 March 2026

The president offered to launch missiles in Latin America to combat criminal violence in a call to 'eradicate' cartels. [...]

Israel launches raid in Lebanon searching for missing pilot

7 March 2026

Israeli forces dug up graves during a raid in Lebanon, searching for a pilot that went missing 40 years ago. [...]

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona 0-1: La Liga – as it happened

7 March 2026

All the updates as Barca restore a four-point lead over Real Madrid with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. [...]

What people in Gaza are saying about the closure of the Rafah crossing

7 March 2026

Palestinians express how their families have been affected by the closure of the Rafah crossing. [...]

Tornadoes across central United States kill at least eight people

7 March 2026

Tornadoes leave behind destruction in states of Oklahoma and Michigan, and authorities say more extreme weather ahead. [...]

War against Iran: How far will it go?

7 March 2026

Redi Tlhabi challenges former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton on why he supports war and regime change in Iran. [...]

India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – ‘No pressure, no fun’ for hosts

7 March 2026

India have a treble of firsts before them in T20 World Cup final and the expectations of 1.4 billion fans behind them. [...]

Israel kills father, daughter in Gaza as genocide continues amid wider war

7 March 2026

Suffering in Gaza and occupied West Bank remains acute as the world focuses on the US-Israeli war on Iran. [...]

Manslaughter charge after woman took own life

7 March 2026

Seyhan Assaf is accused of manslaughter and controlling behaviour after the death of Gillian Morand. [...]

Man charged with murder after man, 82, found dead

7 March 2026

Billy O'Reilly, 53, of Royal Free Square, Islington, was due in court on Saturday, the Met Police said. [...]

'Godmother of rock and roll' inspires young pianist

7 March 2026

Mia Odeleye is making her West End debut at 19 years old after appearing on Channel 4's The Piano. [...]

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig

7 March 2026

The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena. [...]

Extra £9m to boost aid for female abuse survivors

7 March 2026

The fund will give the most vulnerable victims access to legal advice, counselling and key services. [...]

The house hidden in the garden of a Catford terrace

7 March 2026

A couple sent many letters to neighbours asking to buy their garden to use as a plot to build their home. [...]

The south London rugby player taking on Gladiators

7 March 2026

Emily Bell will fly the flag for Croydon in the quarter-finals of the hit TV show. [...]

Bikes named after inspirational cyclists for International Women's Day

7 March 2026

To celebrate International Women's Day, Transport for London names 10 of its bikes. [...]

Driver mistakenly hit wrong pedal in fatal crash

6 March 2026

Student Aalia Mahomed, 20, was described as the "most amazing daughter" by her mother. [...]

Footballer pleads not guilty to assaulting woman

6 March 2026

Former Premier League winger Jordan Ibe is bailed to appear for trial in July. [...]

Met PC avoids jail over drunken pub sexual assault

6 March 2026

PC Jason Capery put his hand on the woman's bottom and "repeatedly squeezed" it in January 2025. [...]

Measles cases on the rise in north London

6 March 2026

Enfield and Haringey measles cases make up almost half of all cases nationally, new data shows. [...]

'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry

6 March 2026

Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. [...]

'I was threatened with rape after locksmith scam'

5 March 2026

BBC finds many people who paid over the odds for locksmith work also experience threats. [...]

How Lent and Ramadan unite fasting Londoners

4 March 2026

Muslims and Christians reflect on how fasting brings Londoners together in what is a time of turmoil. [...]

Five years since Sarah Everard, what's changed?

3 March 2026

Five years after Sarah Everard was murdered, women continue to change their behaviour to stay safe. [...]

Your Voice – on your local BBC

17 February 2026

Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate. [...]

From baby beatboxer to drummer of the year for south London teen

2 March 2026

Sixteen-year-old Ellis Gates won this year's Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year contest. [...]

'I forgive you': The London market trader meeting his trolls with flowers

1 March 2026

Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed. [...]

Why has Croydon become a film location hotspot?

28 February 2026

The use of the Whitgift Centre in a Taylor Swift is yet another example of Croydon appearing in film. [...]

'Exceptional' Dowman and Salmon make history as Gunners survive scare

7 March 2026

Arsenal needed their big guns to come off the bench to help them past Mansfield, but it was 16-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon who made history. [...]

'Risk you take' - Rosenior explains Chelsea rotation

7 March 2026

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defends his heavy squad rotation after his side edged past 10‑man Wrexham to reach the FA Cup quarter‑finals. [...]

Defeat leaves play-offs 'unlikely' - Davies

7 March 2026

Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says Saturday's narrow 1-0 defeat by Charlton Athletic at The Valley leaves the play-offs looking "unlikely" for his side. [...]

Campbell inspires Saracens to win over Harlequins

7 March 2026

May Campbell scores three tries as she helps Saracens back to the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby table courtesy of a 43-26 win at Harlequins. [...]

Director of football Ling leaves Leyton Orient

7 March 2026

Martin Ling leaves his role as Leyton Orient director of football after almost nine years in the role. [...]

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