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Africa: All of Africa Today - June 5, 2026

5 June 2026

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South Africa: FlySafair Cuts Fuel Surcharge by 40% - South African News Briefs - June 5, 2026

5 June 2026

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Liberia: Ngafuan Clarifies Revenue Sharing, Fiscal Decentralization Progress

5 June 2026

[Liberian Observer] Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, along with Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs Anthony G. Myers, Assistant Minister for Revenue and Tax Policy Andrew Ngollie, and the Director for Fiscal Decentralization, appeared before the Liberian Senate on Thursday to provide updates and clarification on the implementation of the country's revenue-sharing and local government fiscal decentralization framework. [...]

Uganda: Irrigation Key to Climate-Resilient Farming, Experts Tell Uganda's Smallholders

5 June 2026

[Nile Post] Agricultural experts have called on smallholder farmers across Uganda to adopt market-oriented production and invest in climate-smart farming practices to address the growing challenges facing the agriculture sector. [...]

Uganda: Relief in Mukono As Long-Awaited Nakiyanja Bridge Construction Begins

5 June 2026

[Nile Post] Residents of Nsasa and Nabusugwe cells, located along the boundary between Mukono Municipality and Kira Municipality, have welcomed the government's decision to commence construction of a bridge at the Nakiyanja River crossing, ending a long-standing challenge that has disrupted transport, especially during the rainy season. [...]

South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan to Drive Job Creation

5 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has approved the Revised Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) for implementation to facilitate employment opportunities through various projects and programmes. [...]

South Africa: Eskom and Zululand Sign Heads of Agreement to Advance Gas-to-Power Development

5 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa's gas-to-power programme. [...]

Uganda: Disease Outbreaks, Dry Spells Push Up Beef Prices

5 June 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Rising meat prices are forcing many Ugandans to cut back on beef consumption as the cost of a kilogram climbs from about Shs16,000 to between Shs20,000 and Shs22,000 in several parts of the country. Currently, beef is sold wholesale at abattoirs for between Shs15,000 and Shs17,000 per kilogram, depending on quality, while retailers sell it at between Shs20,000 and Shs22,000 per kilogram. The rising prices are already affecting businesses and households. [...]

Nigeria: Nerc Orders Discos to Compensate Band 'A' Customers Impacted By Gas Shortage, Vandalism

5 June 2026

[This Day] The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to compensate eligible Band 'A' customers who suffered service shortfalls between February and March this year due to generation constraints caused by inadequate gas supply and vandalism of critical infrastructure. [...]

Nigeria: Blue Economy - FG Reiterates Commitment to Actualisation of Agge Deep Sea Port

5 June 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government, Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port project in Bayelsa State. [...]

Malawi: Reference Lending Rate Falls From 25.2% to 20.4% in Six Months

5 June 2026

[Nyasa Times] Malawians have received another encouraging economic boost after commercial banks reduced the reference lending rate for June to 20.4 percent, down from 20.6 percent in May. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania, Sweden Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties in Trade, Investment, Education, Technology

5 June 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, technology and sustainable development. [...]

Africa: 131 Nigerian Companies Earn Africa Quality Mark in Major Trade Boost

5 June 2026

[Vanguard] ABUJA - The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 131 companies for 220 made-in-Nigeria products, reiterating its commitment to supporting industrial expansion and export growth. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Key to Regional Power Trade and Transmission - Govt

5 June 2026

[263Chat] Zimbabwe remains a critical player in Southern Africa's electricity market and transmission network with the Government pledging to strengthen the country's power infrastructure to support regional energy integration and trade, Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo has said. [...]

Nigeria: N100,000 Wage - Lagos Labour Harps On Proper Consultation, Economic Realities

5 June 2026

[Vanguard] Comrade Funmi Sesi, the chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has stressed the need for proper consultation and consideration of prevailing economic realities in any discussion on a new national minimum wage. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Mulls Refinancing of High-Cost Debts Amid Soaring Oil Prices

5 June 2026

[This Day] Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and elevated crude oil prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East. [...]

Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum

5 June 2026

[Capital FM] Midrand, South Africa -- President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. [...]

Liberia: Health Workers to Receive Ebola Vaccine

5 June 2026

[New Dawn] The Interim Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, has announced plans to vaccinate frontline health workers, laboratory personnel, and medical staff stationed at ports of entry across Liberia. [...]

East Africa: Danish Chamber Taps Kepsa Network to Expand Business Footprint in East Africa

5 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan businesses are set to gain stronger links with Danish investors and firms following a strategic cooperation agreement between the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCC) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). [...]

Uganda: PSFU Warns Misleading Ebola Reports Could Hurt Trade, Tourism and Investment

5 June 2026

[Nile Post] The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has raised concerns over what it describes as misleading reporting on Uganda's Ebola situation, warning that inaccurate information could have far-reaching consequences for the country's trade, tourism and investment sectors. [...]

Uganda: Today in History - Uganda and United States Sign Landmark Air Transport Agreement

5 June 2026

[Nile Post] On this day in 2002, Uganda and the United States entered into a landmark Air Transport Agreement that significantly reshaped commercial aviation relations between the two countries and laid the groundwork for Uganda's eventual adoption of an Open Skies policy. [...]

Nigeria: IATA, ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Sustainable Aviation Fuel

5 June 2026

[This Day] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), have announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). [...]

Africa: Future Belongs to Most Purposeful Technology - Oboh

5 June 2026

[Vanguard] Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology operating on the margins of business. Across industries, AI systems are rapidly becoming part of daily operations, transforming productivity, automating workflows, and reshaping how companies approach growth, labor, and decision-making. [...]

South Africa: Cabinet Commends Telkom's Financial and Operational Performance

5 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has congratulated Telkom on its strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. [...]

South Africa: Government Publishes Guidelines to Improve Spending Discipline

5 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] National Treasury has issued a framework to help departments use public funds more effectively and deliver better value for money. [...]

Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin

5 June 2026

Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran. [...]

Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House

5 June 2026

Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening ‌World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. [...]

Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks

5 June 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President. [...]

Trump hails jobs surge, says Iran talks ‘going well’

5 June 2026

Trump hailed jobs growth before pivoting to Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran "seem to be going quite well". [...]

Cobolli into final as virus-struck Arnaldi pulls out of French Open

5 June 2026

Tenth seed Flavio Cobolli will take on German second seed Alexander Zverev in ⁠final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrawal. [...]

‘Pervasive fear’ grips Gaza as Israeli attacks persist despite ceasefire

5 June 2026

A drone attack killed a young woman and injured 15 others near Khan Younis, reported the Wafa news agency. [...]

France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

5 June 2026

French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound foreign aid flotilla accuse Israeli forces of abuse and torture. [...]

Families clear rubble after overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza

5 June 2026

Families in Az-Zawayda, central Gaza, clear rubble after overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza [...]

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause, warns humans risk losing control

5 June 2026

It warned that rapid advances in technology could soon allow AI systems to improve themselves faster than human control. [...]

Judge strikes down Trump bar on asylum, visa processing for 39 countries

5 June 2026

Judge says restrictions put lives of immigrants in 'indeterminate legal limbo', motivated by 'anti-immigrant sentiment'. [...]

Is the latest US ceasefire deal for Lebanon meaningless?

5 June 2026

Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting after truce announcement. [...]

Huge fire erupts at Honda warehouse in Barcelona

5 June 2026

Around 150 workers were evacuated after a fire broke out at a Honda industrial warehouse in Barcelona. [...]

Trump admin’s cancellation of wind energy projects causes business turmoil

5 June 2026

Seven northeastern states have sued US gov't for paying TotalEnergies to withdraw from offshore wind projects. [...]

Russia’s Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for now

5 June 2026

The Russian leader insisted military action would only stop after Moscow achieves its 'goals'. [...]

Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each

5 June 2026

Russia and Ukraine have each released 185 prisoners in a major exchange, which Russia says was mediated by the UAE. [...]

Video shows moment Israeli air strike hits car in southern Lebanon

5 June 2026

Video shows the moment when journalist Abbas Fakih was reporting in Nabatieh, Lebanon and an Israeli air strike hit. [...]

Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans

5 June 2026

Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union. [...]

Lawsuit challenges US ‘third-country’ deportations to Equatorial Guinea

5 June 2026

Complaint filed to African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights challenges controversial expulsion practice. [...]

An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope

5 June 2026

Gaza medical and dental students sell ice cream in Khan Younis to fund their studies and keep their dreams alive [...]

Somalia declares order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu

5 June 2026

Violence that paralysed two Mogadishu districts subsides, but opposition rejects president's rule and vows to fight on. [...]

Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill

5 June 2026

Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers. [...]

US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?

5 June 2026

Republicans pass key Trump initiative after marathon vote-a-rama, avoid barring controversial 'anti-weaponisation' fund. [...]

Zverev cruises past Mensik to reach second French Open final

5 June 2026

Alexander Zverev will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in final, after beating Jakub Mensik at French Open. [...]

Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

5 June 2026

Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown 'a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine'. [...]

Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa

5 June 2026

US plans to centralise visa processing across Africa could increase cross-border travel for visa applicants. [...]

Exclusive access: Testing London's next-generation Piccadilly line trains

5 June 2026

How London's next-generation Piccadilly line trains are "pushing the limits of innovation on rolling stock". [...]

Men in court over alleged arson at former synagogue

5 June 2026

Dominic Charles-Turner and Moses Edwards indicate they will deny a charge of arson with intent to endanger life. [...]

Driver who killed two on M20 hard shoulder jailed

5 June 2026

Dr Habiba Hajallie and Lisa Webber died after Bilal Tahir crashed into them at 98mph in October 2022. [...]

Rachel Nickell's son and partner relive 1992 murder for new drama

5 June 2026

More than 30 years after Rachel Nickell was murdered, her family speak about their ordeal. [...]

Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King

5 June 2026

Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57. [...]

Builder finds 'spooky' 1964 time capsule

5 June 2026

The coins and letter were in a time capsule found beneath a bust of Sir Joseph Paxton in Crystal Palace Park. [...]

Hidden wildlife emerges in cyclist photo challenge

5 June 2026

Pictures of a parakeet, a mouse, a deer, a pigeon and a fox were selected as the top five entrants. [...]

Two Romanians guilty of stabbing journalist in UK on behalf of Iran

5 June 2026

Pouria Zeraati, who works for the channel Iran International, which is critical of the Iranian government, was stabbed three times in the leg. [...]

City of London transparency survey launched

5 June 2026

The survey is asking for views on the corporation's governance, among other topics. [...]

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean: Inside London hospital

4 June 2026

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. [...]

'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'

4 June 2026

The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why? [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

5 June 2026

RMT union members oppose the voluntary introduction of a four-day working week with condensed hours. [...]

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

3 June 2026

Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back. [...]

How a leaky Victorian school became a much-loved London music venue

3 June 2026

Union Chapel's historic Sunday School has previously been on Historic England's at-risk register. [...]

Meet London's first all-female air ambulance crew

1 June 2026

The London charity hopes it will encourage more women and girls into aviation and emergency careers. [...]

Biggest rail operator nationalised: What it means

29 May 2026

Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services will be nationalised on Sunday. [...]

Rides to rare breeds: London's secret zoo turns 75

29 May 2026

The zoo, part of the pleasure gardens for the 1951 Festival of Britain, now leads the way in animal conservation. [...]

'Temporary housing was like a prison for my neurodivergent son'

28 May 2026

One mum said her autistic son's education and health worsened in temporary housing. [...]

Is it the public's job to police Britain's roads?

27 May 2026

Use of journey cams has led road users to report bad driving to the police or post it online. [...]

The stepmum exposed as a young girl's killer almost 50 years on

26 May 2026

Janice Nix forced her five-year-old stepdaughter to take a bath that left half her body badly burned. [...]

In search of 'mudlarking gold' on the River Thames

24 May 2026

More than a century ago, a bitter dispute saw every piece of a special print type hurled into the Thames. [...]

Busiest Tube, Overground and DLR stations revealed

22 May 2026

Tottenham Court Road is the busiest London Underground station, Transport for London figures show. [...]

'I'm conquering my fear of water by learning to swim'

22 May 2026

Deputy mayor Mete Coban said falling into six feet of water as a child left him fearful of swimming. [...]

How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?

1 May 2026

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. [...]

Fans line streets to mark Bromley FC's promotion

4 May 2026

An open-top bus parade is held to mark the club's historic achievement. [...]

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