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Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Restoring Stability, Pledges Greater Prosperity for Nigerians

12 June 2026

[This Day] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday defended his administration's economic reforms, saying they were necessary to rescue Nigeria from fiscal strain and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity. [...]

Kenya: Nairobi Clean Cooking Summit Postponed Amid Travel Uncertainty

12 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July has been postponed. [...]

Namibia: SA Xenophobia Disrupts 'Order With Me' ... Traders Will Meet PM Tomorrow

12 June 2026

[New Era] Namibian entrepreneurs who rely on the popular 'order with me' model say xenophobic attacks in South Africa are threatening their livelihoods, forcing some to halt trips to the neighbouring country over safety concerns. [...]

Uganda: After 11-Year Wait, Construction of Shs20 Billion Wakiso Market Finally Begins

12 June 2026

[Nile Post] The long-awaited construction of Wakiso Central Daily Market has finally commenced, 11 years after President Museveni first pledged to establish a modern market for traders in the district. [...]

Nigeria: Air Peace Laments Xenophobic Attacks, Backs Evacuation of Nigerians

12 June 2026

[Vanguard] West Africa's largest airline, Air Peace, has expressed sadness over the circumstances that necessitated the evacuation of Nigerian citizens in South Africa, describing the situation as unfortunate and deeply concerning. [...]

Namibia: Zambezi Farmers Want Army Roped in ... As Rustlers' Torment Persists

12 June 2026

[New Era] Katima Mulilo -- Farmers along the porous Liselo-Kamenga border in Zambezi are living in fear, as heavily armed cattle thieves continue to raid livestock posts. [...]

Uganda: Kasaija Hands Over Finance Ministry After 15 Years

12 June 2026

[Nile Post] Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at its helm, bringing to a close a tenure that shaped Uganda's fiscal policy and economic management through periods of growth, reform and economic uncertainty. [...]

Uganda: Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says Ura

12 June 2026

[Nile Post] The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand accountability for how their money is used before willingly complying with tax obligations. [...]

Uganda: Minister Byamukama Inspects Progress On Mityana-Mubende Highway Works

12 June 2026

[Nile Post] The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has inspected ongoing construction works on the 86-kilometre Mityana-Mubende Highway, a major infrastructure project expected to improve transport, trade, and connectivity within the Greater Mubende region and beyond. [...]

Uganda: Government Raises Wage Bill to Shs9.7 Trillion in 2026/27 Budget

12 June 2026

[Nile Post] Government has increased funding for public sector salaries to Shs9.7 trillion in the 2026/27 national budget, marking one of the key spending priorities in the newly approved Shs84.4 trillion fiscal plan. [...]

Uganda: Why This Budget Is Different

12 June 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured, the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year offers more than another round of incremental spending. It attempts what development economists from Arthur Lewis to Amartya Sen have long identified as the central challenge of late-developing economies: a deliberate, sequenced shift from a dual economy--characterised by a [...]

South Africa: Treasury Provides Update On Funding Programme

12 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has successfully achieved its budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for the 2026/27 fiscal year, National Treasury has said. [...]

Tanzania: Airtel Money Processes $196bn, Expands Inclusion

12 June 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- More than 54 million customers across Africa are now using Airtel Money to save, borrow send and receive money, latest sustainability and corporate report, Airtel Africa has unveiled. [...]

Liberia: CSA Director General Calls for Constitutional Reform

12 June 2026

[New Dawn] --As "Strategic Necessity" for Liberia's Future [...]

Ghana: Three Arrested At Efutu for Illegal Mining

12 June 2026

[Ghanaian Times] The Central Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for engaging in illegal mining along the main pipeline of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) at Efutu near Cape Coast in the Central Region. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Strategy and Commercial Services Maneger Calls for People-Centred Development to Drive Sustainable Growth

12 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has called for a stronger focus on people in development planning, arguing that sustainable growth can only be achieved when communities and workers are placed at the centre of economic progress. [...]

Somalia: Turkish Shipping Firm Akkon Lines Launches Operations in Somalia Through Mogadishu Port

12 June 2026

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's main seaport hosted a ceremony to welcome Turkish shipping company Akkon Lines, which has officially launched operations in the Horn of Africa nation for the first time. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania Removes Taxes On Electricity and Natural Gas to Encourage the Use of Clean Energy

12 June 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has announced the removal of taxes on electricity and natural gas in the transport and domestic sectors and has introduced various tax measures to encourage the use of these products. [...]

Zimbabwe: How Safe Markets Are Supporting Women-Led Businesses and Reducing Violence in Zimbabwe

12 June 2026

[Spotlight Initiative] HARARE, Zimbabwe - Women's participation in the workforce has the potential to benefit individuals, families and communities. Yet many women are forced to work in unsafe conditions or face difficult choices between earning an income and caring for their children. Safe Markets are designed to address these challenges by supporting women's economic empowerment, leadership and security through public spaces that meet their needs and reduce their vulnerability to sexual and gender-based violence. [...]

Africa: Africa Needs a Radical Plan to Tackle 15m Youth Job Crisis

12 June 2026

[IPS] Addis Ababa -- Africa has no problem with ideas, but the struggle is in how to implement them, leaders said at an inaugural forum convened to promote action on development. [...]

Uganda: Ebola Outbreak - Uganda's Movement Restrictions Cripple Cross-Border Trade

12 June 2026

[The New Humanitarian] Bwera, Uganda -- "When it comes to health, it should not be compromised at the expense of business and livelihoods." [...]

Kenya: Capital FM Set to Unveil a New Digital Experience On June 15

12 June 2026

[Capital FM] The countdown has begun. [...]

South Africa: Fuel Tax Grab Shrinks July Price Cuts

12 June 2026

[Scrolla] South African motorists will see petrol prices drop by R1 a litre and diesel by R2.60 this coming 1 July. The government is stopping fuel tax relief on 1 July which adds money back to the pumps and shrinks savings. [...]

Kenya: High Court Freezes Appointment of Three Ketraco Directors Pending Hearing

12 June 2026

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 - The High Court has temporarily halted the appointment of three directors to the board of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) and suspended board resolutions made with their participation, pending the hearing of a petition challenging their appointment. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Quota As Crude, Condensate Output Reaches 11-Month High

12 June 2026

[This Day] Nigeria's oil and condensate production rose to an 11-month high in May, with crude output surpassing the country's 1.5 million barrels per day production quota under the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a development that could boost government revenues and strengthen Forex earnings. [...]

Football: Why is India struggling to play the world’s most popular sport?

13 June 2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport [...]

Five Indian air force staff killed as transport plane crashes in Assam

13 June 2026

Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam’s Jorhat region, air forces says. [...]

Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo

13 June 2026

Hundreds demonstrated in Kinshasa against constitutional changes. [...]

Qatar vs Switzerland: World Cup group match – preview, team news, lineups

13 June 2026

After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America. [...]

Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater

13 June 2026

Yemen’s 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater [...]

Israel attacks Lebanon despite being included in potential peace deal

13 June 2026

Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding. [...]

The US border runs straight through the World Cup

13 June 2026

The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump’s border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion. [...]

US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals

13 June 2026

The company said it received ⁠an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5. [...]

Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight

13 June 2026

After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship. [...]

‘Right to protest genocide’ denied: Scotland’s Palestine Action supporters

13 June 2026

As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh. [...]

Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues

13 June 2026

US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending. [...]

Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco

13 June 2026

Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks. [...]

Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad

13 June 2026

The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries. [...]

FIFA World Cup Day 3: Brazil vs Morocco prediction, schedule, what to know

13 June 2026

Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines. [...]

Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event

13 June 2026

UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after ⁠a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday. [...]

Separated by the Gaza war, a Palestinian yearns to see his family again

13 June 2026

Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story. [...]

England training equipment stolen ahead of squad’s arrival in Kansas City

13 June 2026

Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City. [...]

US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener

13 June 2026

US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener [...]

Lebanon war victims among 117M people displaced worldwide

13 June 2026

A new UNHCR report reveals that 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2025. [...]

Five killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders

13 June 2026

The Israeli military has threatened residents of 20 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately. [...]

Trump seeks ‘off-ramp’ from war in ‘Iran deal’

13 June 2026

As reports emerge of a possible US-Iran agreement, President Donald Trump is looking for an ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war. [...]

Brazil vs Morocco World Cup team news: Neymar, start time and how to watch

13 June 2026

Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday. [...]

Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help

13 June 2026

Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years. [...]

‘A dream come true’: Fans revel as US win World Cup opener on home soil

13 June 2026

Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage. [...]

Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader

13 June 2026

Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader [...]

Joy - and a bit of rivalry - at millionth parkrun

13 June 2026

The millionth parkrun event takes place in Bushy Park - where the idea was born 22 years ago. [...]

EastEnders blood cancer story 'raises awareness'

13 June 2026

Mphango Simwaka was diagnosed with blood cancer at 24 and worked with EastEnders on the storyline. [...]

Festival gets permission to boost audience numbers

13 June 2026

BST Hyde Park will now be able to sell up to 75,000 more tickets - and nearly 630,000 in total. [...]

Fines of £100 for Camden's rowdy outdoor drinkers

13 June 2026

A Public Spaces Protection Order to curb "irresponsible" alcohol consumption takes effect from July. [...]

Poppy wreath-makers given King's birthday honours

12 June 2026

Peter Wills and Paul Hammerton, both 64, create remembrance wreaths for the royal household. [...]

Fraudster who scammed renters out of £77k jailed

12 June 2026

Freddie Priestley, who admitted stealing thousands of pounds from would-be tenants, is jailed for 35 months. [...]

London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady

12 June 2026

Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio. [...]

Grenfell memorial needs to be shaped by many voices, designers say

12 June 2026

The project team aims to "honour ordinary Londoners" with a sustainable and practical memorial. [...]

London Zoo helps break artwork world record

12 June 2026

More than 14,000 people helped create the piece at both London and Whipsnade zoos. [...]

Harry Styles fans descend on Wembley for first show

12 June 2026

The star is set to perform 12 shows at the venue as part of his Together, Together world tour. [...]

'Two of my children play for England, I still pinch myself'

10 June 2026

Nigel James says "I still pinch myself" that two of his children represent England's football teams. [...]

'If it could happen to Annabel, it could happen to any of us'

9 June 2026

Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship. [...]

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

8 June 2026

Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police. [...]

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. [...]

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". [...]

'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? [...]

West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal

13 June 2026

Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have spoken out on the allegations against David Sullivan as Czech billionaire becomes club's largest shareholder [...]

Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

12 June 2026

Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach. [...]

Arsenal consider move for Greek forward Tzolis

12 June 2026

Arsenal have been offered Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis and are considering accelerating a move for the Greece international. [...]

Man City sign England's Mead on free transfer

12 June 2026

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal. [...]

Middlesex and Worcs in tight tussle on day one

12 June 2026

Leus du Plooy hits 85 for Middlesex as they reach 291-8 at stumps against Worcestershire on day one of their County Championship match. [...]

Former Millwall and Orient boss Jackett dies, aged 64

12 June 2026

Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett dies at the age of 64. [...]

Middlesex all-rounder Higgins out for two months

12 June 2026

Middlesex all-rounder Ryan Higgins will be out for two months with a wrist injury. [...]

Barnet sign former Walsall midfield duo

12 June 2026

Barnet sign former Walsall midfielders Brandon Comley and Charlie Lakin on free transfers. [...]

Winger Springett signs for Orient

11 June 2026

Winger Tony Springett, recently released by Norwich, signs for Leyton Orient on a two-year contract. [...]

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