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South Africa: Cape Town Approves Inner-City Housing Project - South African News Briefs - May 21, 2026

21 May 2026

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South Africa: South Africa Inflation Hits 20-Month High On Fuel Costs

21 May 2026

[Daba Finance] South Africa's inflation rate rose to the highest level in 20 months in April, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war and its effect on global energy markets. Consumer prices increased 4.0% from a year earlier, compared with 3.1% in March, Statistics South Africa said. [...]

Kenya: Businesses Count Losses As Matatus Return to Nairobi Roads After Fuel Strike

20 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public service vehicles returned to Nairobi's roads on Wednesday morning after a crippling two-day matatu strike paralysed transport and disrupted business activities across the country. [...]

Nigeria: Kano Residents Decry Heatwave, Erratic Power As Businesses Struggle

21 May 2026

[Premium Times] The respondents appealed to the government and electricity providers to improve power supply to boost socio-economic activities. [...]

Kenya: Transport Sector Leaders Accused of Sabotaging Fuel Protests

20 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists Association of Kenya has accused some transport sector leaders of betraying a planned nationwide strike by allegedly engaging in secret negotiations with the government and calling off the protests without consulting other stakeholders. [...]

South Africa: City of Joburg Facing Dark Ages As Eskom Demands Billions

20 May 2026

[Scrolla] Eskom gave the City of Johannesburg until 8 July to pay a R5.2-billion debt or face major bulk electricity cuts. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero asked Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to intervene as French lenders and Moody's also pressure the city. [...]

South Africa: DA Seeks New Fuel Price Relief Avenue By Reducing Parasitic Raf Levy

21 May 2026

[DA] The Democratic Alliance (DA) believes that South Africa's fuel prices should be permanently reduced by removing the multiple rands-per-litre that the Road Accident Fund adds to the pump price of petrol and diesel. The DA will engage Transport Minister Barbara Creecy with plans to replace the RAF, through legislative amendment. [...]

Kenya: Economic Hardship Drives Kenyans Onto Russia's Brutal Frontline

21 May 2026

[ISS] High youth unemployment exposes young Kenyans, like thousands across Africa, to exploitation and false promises of lucrative jobs abroad. [...]

Africa: Nairobi Summit Spotlights Africa's AI Economy, Infrastructure Gap

21 May 2026

[New Times] AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya opened Tuesday, May 19, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, anchoring a wider East African conversation about who will build, fund and regulate artificial intelligence across the region as governments, investors and technology firms converge to stake their claim in Africa's digital future. [...]

Liberia: LPRA Clarifies Petroleum Licensing Authority Amid Questions Over Nocal Role

21 May 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has moved to clarify Liberia's petroleum licensing framework following growing questions from oil companies and stakeholders regarding the role of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) in upstream petroleum operations. [...]

Nigeria: Logistics, Energy Costs Threaten Nigerian Non-Export Sector Survival - Report

21 May 2026

[Premium Times] In the index, a staggering 77.7 per cent of exporters reported increased inland transport and port handling costs over the period. [...]

Liberia: LPRA Clarifies Liberia's Petroleum Licensing Framework

21 May 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has issued a detailed clarification on Liberia's petroleum licensing framework following growing questions from oil companies and stakeholders regarding the allocation of responsibility for upstream petroleum operations and the implementation of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act. [...]

Africa: Museveni, Zuma Discuss Uganda-South Africa Investment Cooperation

21 May 2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has hosted former South African President Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at strengthening business and investment cooperation between Uganda and South Africa. [...]

Kenya: MP Nyoro Wants Parliament to Slash Fuel Taxes in Push to Cut Pump Prices

21 May 2026

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-Parliament has commenced review of legislative proposals by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro seeking sweeping reductions in fuel taxes and levies, in a move that could reshape the country's fuel pricing structure and ease pressure on the cost of living. [...]

Kenya: Motorists Association Accuses PSV Leaders of Betraying Transport Alliance After Fuel Strike Suspension

21 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), a member of the Transport Sector Alliance that organized the nationwide fuel protests suspended on Tuesday, has accused leaders from the PSV and TSV subsectors of betraying the movement after agreeing to suspend the strike following closed-door talks with government officials. [...]

Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa's Workplaces Go Digital

21 May 2026

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-East African business leaders are calling on organizations to urgently scale up artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce training, warning that companies that delay risk losing competitiveness in a rapidly evolving digital economy. [...]

Kenya: Finance Bill 2026 Digital Tax Proposals Could Slow Financial Inclusion, Expert Warns

21 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A tax expert has warned that proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 to impose value-added tax on digital payment platforms could reverse years of progress in financial inclusion and digital commerce by discouraging the use of mobile money services such as M-Pesa. [...]

Kenya: Finance Bill 2026 Focused On Revenue Collection, Not Economic Growth, Tax Expert Warns

21 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The proposed Finance Bill 2026 is heavily tilted toward raising revenue rather than stimulating economic growth or easing the cost of living, tax expert Kiema Onesmus has warned. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Seeks Fast-Tracked Meat Export Deal With China Under Zero-Tariff Trade Framework

21 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is seeking to fast-track the finalisation of a major meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton as Nairobi moves to expand access to the Chinese market under the newly implemented zero-tariff framework. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria, Malaysia Deepen Trade Ties Through Halal Economy Drive

21 May 2026

[Vanguard] Following the launch of Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, has urged Nigerian exporters and businesses to showcase their products and capabilities to the global market in the $3.5 trillion halal economy. [...]

Zimbabwe: ZESA Enterprise Workers Say Md Chants Party Slogans to Intimidate Them, Accuse Him of Running Down Parastatal

21 May 2026

[New Zimbabwe] ZESA Enterprises (ZENT) workers have accused managing director Engineer Godfrey Mugaviri of poor management skills, intimidation, abuse of office and clear disregard of the organisation's structure in leaked documents that were gleaned by NewZimbabwe.com [...]

Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Living Up to Its Motto 'The New Spirit of Africa,' Says British Envoy

21 May 2026

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A British envoy has praised Ethiopian Airlines for truly embodying its motto, "The New Spirit of Africa," pointing to the carrier's modern fleet, extensive global connectivity, and exceptional hospitality. [...]

Nigeria: How Economic Reforms Muted Middle East Pressures, Energy Price Surge in Nigeria - CBN

21 May 2026

[Premium Times] He said inflation rose marginally for two consecutive months, largely induced by external shocks, especially the ongoing war between the US/Israel and Iran, which has exerted upward pressure on energy prices and transportation costs. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Gross External Reserve Drops Slightly to $49.49 Billion - CBN

21 May 2026

[Premium Times] Though there is a slight drop from what was recorded in February, the CBN said at the press briefing that Nigeria's external reserves remained robust. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria, China Target Creative Economy, Tourism As New Frontier for Bilateral Growth

21 May 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria and China are moving to deepen cooperation in tourism, heritage preservation, and the creative economy as both countries seek to unlock new economic opportunities beyond traditional trade and infrastructure partnerships. [...]

The crises caused by the Iran war will hit the world in four waves

21 May 2026

The impact of the conflict will not stop at energy price hikes. It will spread to various sectors and last years. [...]

Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt as squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2026

21 May 2026

Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad. [...]

Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan

21 May 2026

Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan [...]

Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited

21 May 2026

Israeli officials and media indicate renewed conflict with Iran is being actively considered despite a shaky deadlock. [...]

DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak

21 May 2026

DRC's public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup. [...]

Taiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump

21 May 2026

US and Taiwan leaders have not spoken since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979. [...]

‘King’ Emery hailed as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Europa League

21 May 2026

Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982. [...]

Walid Daqqa: A Parallel Life

21 May 2026

Walid Daqqa, the Palestinian prisoner who turned decades in Israeli jails into moments of thought, creativity and love. [...]

The numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders

21 May 2026

Nearly one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder, and one person dies by suicide every 43 seconds. [...]

Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque illuminated in Israeli flag colours

21 May 2026

Palestinian officials condemned Israel’s illumination of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque with Israeli flag colours and slogans. [...]

Iran war day 83: Tehran ‘reviewing’ latest US response to end conflict

21 May 2026

Iran says diplomacy with the US remains open as Hormuz tensions deepen and outrage grows over Israel’s flotilla arrests. [...]

South Korea’s stock market soars as Samsung union calls off planned strike

21 May 2026

Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker. [...]

MVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs

21 May 2026

Defending champs OKC win 122-113 as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and provides 9 assists, overshadowing Wembanyama. [...]

UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling

21 May 2026

Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'. [...]

Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests

21 May 2026

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate. [...]

Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts

21 May 2026

Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare [...]

Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro

21 May 2026

Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. [...]

Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom

21 May 2026

Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders. [...]

Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response

21 May 2026

Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery [...]

US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights

21 May 2026

Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza. [...]

Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment

21 May 2026

President Trump said the United States is “freeing up Cuba” and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro [...]

Iran war live: Tehran says it is reviewing US response to proposal

21 May 2026

Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. [...]

US police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund

20 May 2026

Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the fund will likely be used to 'reward' rioters who attacked the US Capitol. [...]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO

20 May 2026

A successful sale could value the company at a record-setting $1.75 trillion. [...]

US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers

20 May 2026

Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir 'betrayed dignity' in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers. [...]

Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall

21 May 2026

City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir. [...]

Terrorism, wildfires and battery blazes - fire chief on LFB's challenges

21 May 2026

Jonathan Smith says the brigade is having to adapt as it faces new threats in the capital. [...]

London bus driver dies after assault on bridge

21 May 2026

Sergei Krajev, 64, was a "wonderful husband, father, and grandfather", his family said. [...]

'It keeps me in touch with life': The London artist still working at 103

21 May 2026

Anthony Eyton, from Brixton, is preparing for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. [...]

Anti-Hindu hate crime reporting platform launched

21 May 2026

A London-based organisation launches a new reporting platform for anti-Hindu hate crime. [...]

Women who died in sea off Brighton beach named

20 May 2026

The sisters who died were Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32 and Rebecca Walter from west London. [...]

Men given life terms after woman shot dead at wake

20 May 2026

Michelle Sadio was caught in the crossfire as shots were fired at mourners outside a wake. [...]

Man who ate takeaway off police car bonnet fined

20 May 2026

Adam Bachir-Belmehdi was convicted of criminal damage after he also ripped the wing mirror off the car. [...]

Olympic village 'tainted' by unsellable flats

19 May 2026

High service charges and fire safety issues leave many in Stratford's East Village unable to sell up. [...]

Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home

19 May 2026

Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. His NHS care board says its decisions have not been driven by costs. [...]

Kylie Minogue says cancer experience 'still with me'

19 May 2026

The Australian singer is opening up in a new documentary series looking back at her career. [...]

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

18 May 2026

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI. [...]

RHS Chelsea: What happens after the flower show?

16 May 2026

It's not all chucking the remnants on the compost heap and packing up pots - how the gardens live on. [...]

Would you give up your seat on the Tube for me?

17 May 2026

BBC Radio London's Saadeya Shamsuddin reflects on the reality of travelling London's transport network while pregnant. [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

18 May 2026

London Underground drivers who are RMT members are due to strike in early June over working hours. [...]

Why has London got a cable car and who uses it?

15 May 2026

It was designed to help commuters but now it's one of London's top tourist attractions - why? [...]

I was sexually assaulted by an imam. He told me he had supernatural powers

14 May 2026

Abdul Halim Khan would tell young girls they needed "curing" from "bad spirits". The BBC has spoken to two of his victims about their experiences. [...]

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. [...]

Your Voice – on your local BBC

17 February 2026

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

'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag

20 May 2026

Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes. [...]

Boats, fire and a TikTok song - inside Arsenal's title win

19 May 2026

The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners. [...]

The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety

19 May 2026

A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid the ultimate humiliation on the last day of the season, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. [...]

Saka calls out critics as players celebrate title at Emirates at 5am

20 May 2026

Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club's players and fans made sure to savour every second of it. [...]

The key moments that decided the Premier League title race

19 May 2026

BBC Sport looks at the key moments that helped turn Arsenal from nearly men to league winners. [...]

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