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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraCould the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict? April 30, 2026In the absence of a permanent deal, the …

Malawi: Unions Demand Salary Hike for Public Servants, Slams Govt for 'Token' Increase

30 April 2026

[Nyasa Times] The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) has demanded a major overhaul of salaries and allowances for civil servants, rejecting the government's recent 10-20 percent pay increase as inadequate and unlawfully imposed without consultation. [...]

Africa: Africa's Integration Moment - From Rhetoric to Reality

30 April 2026

[allAfrica] Africa's long-articulated dream of integration is slowly edging from rhetoric toward reality--but not fast enough. At the heart of this ambition lies the African Continental Free Trade Area, a flagship initiative of the African Union aimed at creating a single market for goods and services across the continent. If fully implemented, it promises to reshape Africa's economic landscape--unlocking intra-African trade, boosting industrialisation, and enabling the freer movement of people, [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 30, 2026

30 April 2026

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Uganda: More Ugandans Take Up EACOP Jobs As Project Nears Completion

30 April 2026

[Nile Post] Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages Across Multiple Regions On April 30

30 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has issued a planned power interruption notice affecting several counties across the country on Thursday, April 30, as part of scheduled network maintenance. [...]

Uganda: 23 Feared Dead in River Nguse Boat Accident

30 April 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kagadi, Uganda -- At least 23 people are feared dead following a boat accident on the River Nguse in Kagadi district. Eight people are said to have survived the accident. The boat accident occurred on Tuesday night at around 8 p.m. in Kyaleni cell, Pacwa town Council in Kagadi district. [...]

South Africa: AI Policy Debacle Shows Dangers of Technology Used Without Public Oversight

30 April 2026

[GroundUp] SA's draft policy contained sources fabricated by a large language model [...]

Uganda: Museveni Signs New Labour Law but Minimum Wage Remains Elusive

30 April 2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has assented to the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections--but leaving the contentious issue of a national minimum wage unaddressed. [...]

Ethiopia: Strategic Policies Shield Ethiopia From Global Fuel Crisis, Sustain Aviation Operations - PM Abiy

30 April 2026

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has maintained uninterrupted domestic fuel supply and sustained aviation operations despite the global fuel crisis due to clear and strategic policy direction. [...]

Nigeria: Lagos Bets On Local Power Amid Incessant Grid Collapses

29 April 2026

[Premium Times] Lagos is ramping up state-backed electricity generation and distribution after securing 400 megawatts of new supply, as Nigeria's unreliable national grid continues to fall short of demand. [...]

Africa: China's Zero-Tariff for African Products Takes Effect May 1 - Envoy

29 April 2026

[Leadership] The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has assured that the zero-tariff policy for African products into the Chinese markets announced by President Xi Jinping in February will become effective from May 1, 2026. [...]

Sudan: Finance Ministry Renews Commitment to Spending On Electricity Sector As Part of Reconstruction Priorities for War Damage

30 April 2026

[SNA] The Ministry of Finance has renewed its commitment to continue spending on government priorities for rebuilding and reconstructing what was destroyed by the war, in accordance with the approved general budget for the current fiscal year. [...]

Zimbabwe: Masarira Condemns Delay in Civil Servants' Pay Rise

30 April 2026

[263Chat] Opposition Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) party has accused the government of failing to honour a promised salary increase for civil servants that was expected to begin in April 2026. [...]

Nigeria: Labour Leaders, Others Raise the Alarm Over Shrinking Decent Workspace

30 April 2026

[Leadership] Barely a day to the 2026 International Workers' Day, labour leaders, policy experts, including trade union representatives yesterday raised fresh concerns over rising insecurity, poverty and the shrinking space for decent work in Nigeria. [...]

South Africa: South African Police Not Offering Training to '5,500 Police Trainees' - Jobseekers Should Look for Opportunities On Verified Platforms

30 April 2026

[Africa Check] South African police not offering training to '5,500 police trainees' - jobseekers should look for opportunities on verified platforms [...]

Kenya: Kenyan Workers Post First Real Wage Growth Since 2020

30 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan workers recorded their first rise in real earnings since 2020 in 2025, supported by easing inflation, according to the latest Economic Survey. [...]

Zimbabwe: RBZ Governor 'Irregular' Washington Affidavit Results in Central Bank's Loss in U.S.$7 Million Gold Dispute

30 April 2026

[New Zimbabwe] The High Court has criticised the conduct of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mushayavanhu and his legal team, describing their handling of court papers as "untenable", "highly misleading," and procedurally defective in a ruling that set aside the central bank's decision to freeze millions of dollars linked to a long-running gold trade arrangement. [...]

South Africa: Cape Town's Bid to Manage Metrorail Gets the Go-Ahead in R1.9-Trillion National Plan

30 April 2026

[GroundUp] Mayor welcomes plan to rejuvenate country's freight and passenger rail [...]

Africa: Understanding China's Zero-Tariff Policy On Goods From 53 African Countries

30 April 2026

[Daily Trust] "There is no better mirror than a true friend," says a popular African proverb [...]

Uganda: President Museveni Assents to Eight Major Laws, Tightens Health, Energy and Justice Systems

30 April 2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has signed into law eight major Acts of Parliament, introducing wide-ranging reforms in Uganda's health, energy, labour, justice, and public sector management systems. [...]

Namibia: Opposition, Experts Raise Concern Over Jobs for Comrades and Hiring Bias in Namibia

30 April 2026

[Namibian] Opposition leaders have blasted what they term "jobs for comrades" from those associated with certain political parties. They say the practice undermines fair and merit-based employment. [...]

Nigeria: Senate Confirms New CBN Deputy Governor

30 April 2026

[Premium Times] President Tinubu appointed Mr Yuguda as deputy governor in March and transmitted his nomination to the Senate last Wednesday for confirmation, in accordance with constitutional provisions. [...]

Namibia: Namibia Still to Sign China's Zero Tariff Policy ... Must Transform Opportunity Into Industrial Output

30 April 2026

[New Era] The sweeping new Chinese trade policy that redraws Africa's export landscape, handing Namibia and 52 other African countries unprecedented access to one of the world's largest consumer markets, is simultaneously raising the stakes for domestic industrialisation. While China's new trade policy is set to commence this Friday, 1 May 2026, the international relations and trade ministry yesterday noted that it is still finalising the process of signing up to the trade initiative. [...]

Nigeria: Lagos Airport Worker Returns Lost Purse With $1,700, Passports

30 April 2026

[Leadership] A staff member at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, has returned a lost purse containing $1,700, international passports and other valuables to its rightful owner. [...]

Mozambique: Government Approves New Minimum Wages

30 April 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government on Tuesday announced new statutory minimum wages, with increases ranging from three to 9.8 percent. [...]

Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?

30 April 2026

In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs. [...]

Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada

30 April 2026

Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'. [...]

Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?

30 April 2026

India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles. [...]

Europe’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?

30 April 2026

Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc's mutual assistance clause amid US tensions. [...]

New Zealand court denies bid by mosque mass shooter to appeal conviction

30 April 2026

Brenton Tarrant shot dead 51 Muslim worshippers, including children, at two Christchurch mosques in 2019. [...]

Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya

30 April 2026

Sabastian Sawe returned home to a hero’s welcome in Kenya after being the first to run a marathon in under two hours. [...]

London police release bodycam of arrest after two Jewish men stabbed

30 April 2026

Police in the UK have released bodycam footage showing the arrest of a suspect after two Jewish men were stabbed. [...]

Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali

30 April 2026

Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels. [...]

Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports

30 April 2026

US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports. [...]

US indicts Sinaloa governor, 9 others over Mexican drug cartel links

30 April 2026

Indictment alleges that Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other current and former officials worked with cartel leaders. [...]

Israel seizes Global Sumud Flotilla boats 1,000km away from Gaza

30 April 2026

Israeli forces have intercepted around a dozen Gaza-bound aid boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla. [...]

Pro-government rally in Tehran demands end to US threats

30 April 2026

Hundreds of Iranians have rallied in Tehran to demand an end to US threats and the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports. [...]

Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israel’s military draft

30 April 2026

Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked a main road, as part of protests against Israel’s mandatory military service. [...]

Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘give up’; Ghalibaf mocks US strategy

30 April 2026

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ridicules US's economic pressure campaign as oil prices surge and Hormuz standoff continues. [...]

Chile police blast water cannons at student protesters

29 April 2026

Chile’s police has cracked down on student protests against the govt's proposals to limit free higher education. [...]

Carney ‘strong’ in year one, now must deliver on promises in Canada

29 April 2026

Canada's prime minister has used Trump's attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa's foreign policy. [...]

Israel has begun intercepting Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla aid boats

29 April 2026

Organisers of a Gaza-bound aid mission say their vessels are being intercepted by Israeli military speedboats. [...]

Israeli forces raid Global Sumud Flotilla boats in international waters

29 April 2026

Seven out of 58 vessels were captured by Israel near Crete, as flotilla aims to deliver aid to Gaza under blockade. [...]

UAE quits OPEC

29 April 2026

The UAE announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC on May 1st. [...]

Arsenal cruelly denied penalty by VAR in Champions League draw at Atletico

29 April 2026

Arsenal scored one penalty, but VAR controversially denied them another in a 1-1 semifinal draw at Atletico Madrid. [...]

New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight

29 April 2026

Florida has become latest state to redraw map, as national electoral landscape transforms before midterm elections. [...]

Trump: Putin offered to help settle Iranian nuclear enrichment impasse

29 April 2026

Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin told him he’d “like to be involved” in settling Iranian nuclear enrichment. [...]

Why is the UAE quitting OPEC – and what’s the impact?

29 April 2026

The decision by the United Arab Emirates comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times. [...]

What’s behind Israel’s plan to move the Bnei Menashe?

29 April 2026

The new wave of the Bnei Menashe community from Northeast India have arrived in Israel under a 2026 government plan. [...]

Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain ‘stolen’ by Russia

29 April 2026

Kyiv requested that Israel seize the vessel and its cargo, take grain ‌samples, and question crew members. [...]

Farringdon station shut due to suspected gas leak

30 April 2026

A small number of passengers said they had felt unwell, British Transport Police said. [...]

Video that police denied existed shows woman pinned down

30 April 2026

Nadine Buzzard-Quashie speaks for first time about her "David and Goliath battle" against two police forces. [...]

Statue with Banksy's signature appears in London

30 April 2026

A sculpture of a man marching off a plinth in St James's appears to bear the artist's name. [...]

Shopping for Westminster's votes on Oxford Street

30 April 2026

Labour seized Westminster, a flagship Tory council, four years ago for the first time in history. [...]

Ambulance driver praised for confronting knifeman

30 April 2026

Luke Rapela is commended for chasing a knifeman threatening to kill him, to protect two women. [...]

Southbank Centre celebrates 75th anniversary

30 April 2026

A range of events is being held to mark the occasion at the arts complex beside the Thames. [...]

Met Police release body-worn footage of Golders Green arrest

29 April 2026

Footage shows the moment a man was arrested after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London. [...]

Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London

30 April 2026

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says. [...]

What we know about the Golders Green stabbings

30 April 2026

Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident. [...]

The Jewish security volunteers first on scene of Golders Green attack

29 April 2026

"We got a phone call to the hotline saying that there's a man stabbing people," a Shomrim member says. [...]

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

30 April 2026

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

What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

29 April 2026

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

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. [...]

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

23 April 2026

What are the main political parties posing as solutions to London's deepening housing crisis? [...]

Gloves off in the battle to be Newham's next mayor

24 April 2026

Unhappiness with the party's Gaza policy and infighting has left Labour facing challenges in Newham. [...]

Potholes dominate council campaigning in Barnet

22 April 2026

Reform UK's rise makes winning back Barnet more complicated for the Tories than just beating Labour. [...]

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

16 April 2026

This south-west London council is currently run by Labour, but it is firmly in the Lib Dems' sights. [...]

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

29 April 2026

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

What you need to know as Sutton heads into local elections

7 April 2026

One of south-west London's more suburban areas, Sutton Council is up for election on 7 May. [...]

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. [...]

Landlords divided as new renters law looms

27 April 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act ends no‑fault evictions and fixed tenancies from 1 May 2026. [...]

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much

26 April 2026

Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star. [...]

Vigil for student was a show of love, parents say

27 April 2026

Finbar Sullivan's parents said they want his legacy to be one of love, compassion and understanding. [...]

Record breakers and finish line proposals: London Marathon in pictures

26 April 2026

The 2026 London Marathon has seen records shattered and a record number of runners. [...]

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO

24 April 2026

Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct. [...]

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