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Africa: Can an African Credit Rating Agency Overcome Investor Scepticism?

3 July 2026

[ISS] Current credit ratings may disadvantage the continent, but wouldn't an African agency amount to Africa 'marking its own homework'? [...]

Congo-Kinshasa: UN - Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Cost Africa $3.6 Bln, Put 300,000 Jobs At Risk

3 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Geneva -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to $3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the continent, according to Damien Mama, UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the DRC. [...]

Malawi: Govt Blames 'Technical Glitch' for Payday Chaos Leaving Civil Servants Unable to Pay Bills

3 July 2026

[Nyasa Times] Thousands of Malawian civil servants were left without their June salaries this week after a technical failure at the Accountic General's Office disrupted the payment process -- despite the salaries having been processed on 30 June 2026. [...]

Kenya: Thika Gridlock Caused by Barricades

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traffic has resumed along the Thika Superhighway after police cleared barricades erected by suspected goons near the Pangani area, restoring normal movement along one of Nairobi's busiest roads. [...]

Malawi: UK and Malawi Boost Trade Ties At London Summit

3 July 2026

[Nyasa Times] The United Kingdom and Malawi have pledged to deepen their economic relationship following a high-level business roundtable held in London on Thursday, with senior figures from both countries gathering to explore new opportunities in trade and investment. [...]

Namibia: National Energy Fund Nearly Drained After N$1.3bn Fuel Bailout

3 July 2026

[Namibian] The National Energy Fund has nearly run dry after the government spent N$1.3 billion in two months to shield motorists from rising fuel prices. [...]

Kenya: Moi University to Cut Jobs, Save Sh100mn Monthly

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Moi University has revived plans to downsize its workforce after a court allowed it to restart a redundancy process aimed at reducing the institution's ballooning wage bill and restoring its financial stability. [...]

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Coffee Export Earnings Reach Historic U.S.$3 Billion Milestone

3 July 2026

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry, generating a record 3 billion USD in export earnings during the current fiscal year, its highest coffee export revenue on record. [...]

Rwanda: Choplife Gaming Honoured With Tanzania Presidential Taxpayers' Award

3 July 2026

[New Times] Choplife Gaming continues to set the standard for regulatory excellence and tax compliance across Africa. [...]

Africa: Google Play Launches $1million Indie Games Fund to Empower African Game Developers

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Google Play today launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1 million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and expert mentorship empowering African game developers with the skills and resources they need to thrive. [...]

Nigeria: Motul, Winpart By Cfao, Energy Switch Partner to Expand Access to Premium Lubricants in Nigeria

3 July 2026

[Vanguard] Motul, the globally recognized leader in high-performance lubricants, has partnered with Winpart by CFAO, the aftermarket division of CFAO Mobility Nigeria, and Energyswitch, a leading fuel retail network, to enhance the availability of premium automotive lubricants by successfully branding eight Energyswitch fuel stations in Ibadan, Oyo State. [...]

Liberia: Government of Liberia Commends Ifad's Country Representative Pascaline Barankeba for Strengthening Agricultural Cooperation and Investment Flows

3 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia (GoL) has commended outgoing International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Country Representative Madam Pascaline Barankeba for her outstanding contributions to strengthening Liberia's agriculture sector and deepening collaboration between the Government and IFAD. [...]

Uganda: Motor Dealers Protest Digital Plate Shortages

3 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's motor trade sector has demanded that the government cancel its 10-year contract with Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security, citing persistent failures in implementing the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). [...]

Uganda: Museveni, UK Minister Discuss Investment and Stronger Economic Ties

3 July 2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has met Baroness Chapman, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, at State House Entebbe, where they discussed ways to strengthen the longstanding partnership between Uganda and the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on investment and economic cooperation. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Unveils Clean Cooking Policy Framework, Inaugurates National E-Cooking Steering Committee

3 July 2026

[This Day] The federal government Thursday declared it has put in place the policy framework required to drive Nigeria's transition to clean cooking technologies. [...]

Nigeria: Shell, Nine Banks Empower Nigerian Oil Service Firms With $3 Billion Contractor Support Fund

3 July 2026

[This Day] Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) yesterday took a major step towards empowering Nigerian oil and gas contractors and furrher growing local content with the launch of a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with nine major Nigerian banks. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Raises $750 Million in Debut Eurobond Ahead of Planned IPO

3 July 2026

[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully raised $750 million through its debut Eurobond, marking another milestone in the group's efforts to diversify its funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet ahead of an anticipated public listing. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Increases Domestic Borrowing By 241%

3 July 2026

[Vanguard] As part of the Federal Government (FG) borrowing plan for the 2026 budget, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued Treasury Bills, TBs, to raise N5.8 trillion in the third quarter of 2026 (Q3'26). [...]

Nigeria: FCT Replaces Firewood in 12,500 Homes Through Clean Cooking Initiative

3 July 2026

[Vanguard] The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says more than 12,500 households have switched from firewood and charcoal to cleaner cooking gas under the Abuja Breathe Clean Air Initiative, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve public health and reduce environmental pollution. [...]

Nigeria: Civil Servants Declare 'War' On States Over Delayed Salary Adjustments

3 July 2026

[Vanguard] For millions of Nigerian public servants already battling the harsh realities of a struggling economy, patience appears to be wearing thin. Across the country, growing frustration over the delayed implementation of consequential salary adjustments arising from the N70,000 national minimum wage, coupled with mounting concerns over pension policies and dwindling purchasing power, is fuelling fresh tensions between workers and government authorities. [...]

Nigeria: Emefiele Didn't Benefit From Fraudulent $6.23m Cash Withdrawal From CBN Vault - Investigator

3 July 2026

[Premium Times] The prosecution witness said the former CBN governor, Mr Emefiele, gave an approval for the alleged fraudulent withdrawal but did not benefit from the proceeds. [...]

South Africa: R2.7-Billion in Compensation Paid to Sick Mineworkers

3 July 2026

[GroundUp] 17% of silicosis and TB claims have been paid out as of 30 June [...]

Zimbabwe: Social Media Takes a Jibe At Anti-Immigrant Protesters As Three Zimbabweans Join Ramaphosa At Joburg AI Summit

3 July 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Social media users in Zimbabwe and beyond have seized on a video of three prominent Zimbabwean business leaders appearing alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, taking a jibe at anti-immigrant protests taking place across South Africa. [...]

Kenya: Rwanda-Kenya Fuel Import Deal Comes At Right Time

3 July 2026

[New Times] Rwanda's new government-to-government petroleum import agreement with Kenya may not attract the same attention as major infrastructure projects, but its significance should not be underestimated. [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda, Kenya Fuel Pact Promises Cheaper, Safer Imports

3 July 2026

[New Times] Rwanda's agreement with Kenya to import refined petroleum products through a government-to-government arrangement is expected to strengthen fuel security, lower procurement costs and make the country's petroleum supply chain more resilient, according to industry players and economists. [...]

Canada vs Morocco: World Cup Round of 16: Saibari, prediction, schedule

3 July 2026

World Cup cohosts Canada face mighty Morocco in their first-ever last-16 appearance at the FIFA World Cup. [...]

Video: The Cape Verde effect

3 July 2026

Cape Verde's World Cup run has become about more than football. [...]

UN sounds ‘red alert’ over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s el-Obeid

3 July 2026

UN human rights chief Volker Turk issued the warning over growing fears of an imminent RSF assault. [...]

World cup wrap day 22

3 July 2026

World cup wrap day 22 [...]

‘If it dies, it’s on you’: Saving Nigeria’s Benin bronze casting

3 July 2026

Behind the global restitution story, master artisans are fighting to keep a centuries-old craft alive. [...]

Argentina fans flood Miami for Cape Verde match

3 July 2026

Argentina fans flood Miami for Cape Verde match [...]

Mourners pay respects as Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei lies in state

3 July 2026

Iran begins seven-day state funeral for late ayatollah as some 100 foreign delegations arrive under a tense ceasefire [...]

Video: Ronaldo appears to say ‘Bismillah’ before penalty

3 July 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to say ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of God) twice before taking a penalty. [...]

Bangkok’s ambulance volunteers: Saving lives or putting them at risk?

3 July 2026

101 East enters the dangerous world of Bangkok's volunteer ambulance crews racing to be first at accident scenes. [...]

An AIDS-free generation is within reach, but not guaranteed

3 July 2026

New tools and community-led care can save lives, but only if governments sustain the global HIV response. [...]

Argentina fans revel in Messi’s Miami homecoming before Cape Verde match

3 July 2026

Argentinian supporters turn Miami Beach into a celebratory hub ahead of their team's only World Cup match in Messi city. [...]

Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit

3 July 2026

Nagelsmann's departure leaves the door open for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to take over, if he wants the job. [...]

What is Nayara, the Indian firm Russia is reportedly importing oil from?

3 July 2026

Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities causing long queues for fuel across the country. [...]

Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation

3 July 2026

Alexandru Munteanu's resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company. [...]

Russia’s triumphant tone shifts as Ukraine deploys ‘asymmetrical tactics’

3 July 2026

Putin wobbles as Russia's top brass stays mum on Kyiv's long-range strikes, which analysts say look set to continue. [...]

US Police staff spark altercation with Egyptian players posing with fans

3 July 2026

US Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt's national team as they posed with fans at their hotel in Dallas. [...]

Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank

3 July 2026

Palestinian officials warn against the implications of the plan, saying it would further isolate East Jerusalem. [...]

Five killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year

3 July 2026

Separately, at least 10 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Russian-controlled areas. [...]

FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 bracket, Friday schedule, predictions

3 July 2026

Three final Round of 16 spots up for grabs as Argentina, Australia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana are in action. [...]

Watch World Cup Day 22: Portugal pulls off dramatic win against Croatia

3 July 2026

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. [...]

UN warns likelihood of ‘extreme weather events’ as El Nino set to intensify

3 July 2026

World Meteorological Organization forecasts more likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to El Nino. [...]

$500m for Trump, access for Pakistan: How a crypto-diplomatic bet paid off

3 July 2026

The crypto firm that brought Trump a windfall has also allowed Pakistan to gain clout with US administration. [...]

EU lawmaker investigating surveillance hacked by Israeli spyware, report says

3 July 2026

Greek former parliamentarian Stelios Kouloglou targeted with Pegasus software, Citizen Lab analysis finds. [...]

Hundreds of fans cheer Portugal’s win at star team’s residence in Toronto

3 July 2026

Crowds in hundreds of Portugal football fans cheered the star team’s World Cup win. [...]

How New York’s ‘Little Egypt’ celebrates the World Cup

3 July 2026

The World Cup is bringing New York City’s Egyptian community together in Astoria, Queens. [...]

Man jailed for shooting dead boy in park play area

3 July 2026

Aderahman Boumzough was jailed for 35 years for murdering Rene Graham and also for attempted murder. [...]

Bus crashes into North Kensington home

3 July 2026

The single decker bus crashes into the property's frontage on St Quintin Avenue in North Kensington. [...]

Ex-policeman who shared murder fantasies jailed

3 July 2026

Brian Darby, 80, was recalled to prison where he was serving life for trying to murder a woman. [...]

Thousands of fish killed in park pollution mystery

3 July 2026

Dead eels, sticklebacks, gudgeon and stone loach were discovered in a stretch of the River Pool. [...]

Plane crash victim was celebrating finishing studies

3 July 2026

Vamshi Krishna Mandala's family tell the BBC of their "profound grief" over his death. [...]

Tube trains shake pictures off wall, residents say

3 July 2026

Residents living near a Northern line curve say rumbling trains shake pictures off their walls. [...]

Metallica to help 1,000 London college students

3 July 2026

The band's charitable foundation will financially support college students to boost their chances [...]

Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives

2 July 2026

The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world. [...]

What you need to know for Pride in London 2026

2 July 2026

The annual LGBTQIA+ event will take place across central London on Saturday 4 July. [...]

Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer

2 July 2026

A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing. [...]

The prisoners whose listening saves lives in jail

2 July 2026

Prisoners volunteering for the Samaritans provide life-saving support to their fellow inmates. [...]

Couple set up peak-time coach service to London

30 June 2026

Tom and Rebecca MacMillan say the service could save commuters thousands of pounds every year. [...]

'Our lives will never be the same again after Lime bike crash'

29 June 2026

Jane Ouartsi suffered severe injuries when she was crashed into by a bike ridden by a 10-year-old boy. [...]

The surprising 300-year-old past of the Royal Family's parish church

27 June 2026

St Martin-in-the-Fields' influence has moved far beyond that of being a place of worship. [...]

Life inside my retrofitted house during a heatwave

27 June 2026

Catherine Katzka retrofitted her 1960s family townhouse in Sydenham, south-east London, in 2022. [...]

The 'constant fear' of living in an overheated home with a baby

25 June 2026

Jackson Bylett and his wife, who live in a flat in east London with their baby, fear for the future. [...]

Londoners reflect on Brexit 10 years on from referendum

23 June 2026

BBC London speaks to voters in London's Remain and Leave heartlands a decade on from pivotal vote. [...]

Meet the Windrush women who helped rebuild Britain

22 June 2026

From a large house with a veranda to living in one room - Windrush Londoners share their stories. [...]

London's driverless revolution: Awe, anxiety and the unknown

19 June 2026

How soon will it be before driverless taxis are a common sight on the roads of London? [...]

'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?

19 June 2026

Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic. [...]

The real Ted Lasso? American student revives London football club

18 June 2026

Matthew Evans resurrects East Sheen Football Club after being inspired by its colourful history. [...]

Arsenal sign Lioness Stanway from Bayern

3 July 2026

England midfielder Georgia Stanway says she is joining Arsenal to "win trophies and grow as a player". [...]

Curran wants chance to replace Stokes in Test team

3 July 2026

Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on himself to make a return to Test cricket. [...]

Real Madrid have 'no intention' of signing Chelsea's Fernandez

3 July 2026

Real Madrid say they have "no intention" of trying to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea this summer. [...]

The French-born Londoner carrying British hopes at Wimbledon

2 July 2026

Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round. [...]

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