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Kenya: Mbadi Links 2026/2027 Budget to Ruto-Raila Dream of Prosperous Kenya

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi invoked the political ideals of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga as he unveiled the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/27 Budget, describing it as a blueprint to steer the country on a path to Canaan through Singapore. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026

11 June 2026

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Botswana: Rising Costs Hit Informal Traders

11 June 2026

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- As inflation continues to push up the costs of goods and services, informal traders in Francistown say they are a facing increasing pressure in keeping their businesses afloat. [...]

Tanzania: Govt Unveils Sh86.3tr 2026/27 Development Plan

11 June 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has unveiled an ambitious Sh86.3trn National Development Plan for the 2026/27, prioritising job creation, inclusive economic growth, and strategic investments as part of Tanzania's long-term transformation agenda under Vision 2050. [...]

Kenya: Govt Cuts 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 5pc

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has revised Kenya's 2026 economic growth forecast downward to 5 percent from the earlier projection of 5.3 percent, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict on global energy markets and rising fuel costs. [...]

Uganda: Budget Aligns With NRM Manifesto, Ten-Fold Growth Agenda - - Katabazi

11 June 2026

[Nile Post] Rukiga County MP and policy analyst Patrick Katabazi has said the government's Shs84.3 trillion budget is closely aligned with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto for the 2026-2031 term, particularly in areas aimed at driving economic transformation and advancing the government's ten-fold growth strategy. [...]

Malawi: Malawi's Maize Harvest Expected to Rebound, but Production Still Falls Short of National Needs

11 June 2026

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is expected to register an average maize harvest this year, offering some relief after last season's poor performance, but experts warn that the projected output will still fall below the country's annual food requirement. [...]

Kenya: Chinese Firm Lands JKIA Upgrade Deal After Adani Exit

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Chinese state-backed construction firm has secured a $2.9 billion (Sh375 billion) contract to modernize and expand Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), according to Bloomberg. [...]

South Africa: Joburg's New Tariffs Hit Wallets Hard

11 June 2026

[Scrolla] · Electricity tariffs will increase by 8.6%, while water charges will rise by 12.5% and sanitation by 11%. [...]

Kenya: CS Mbadi Defends Tough 2026/27 Budget Amid Economic Pressures

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's 2026/2027 budget, saying the country is facing difficult economic realities that have made the current financial plan one of the most challenging in recent years. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzanian Researchers Adopt Gene Drive Technology As a Promising Tool Against Malaria

11 June 2026

[Daily News] Arusha -- HEALTH researchers, scientists and other stakeholders have identified Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes (GDMM) technology as a promising tool that could support Tanzania's efforts to eliminate malaria and achieve malaria transmission zero. [...]

Kenya: Wetang'ula Defends Ruto's Absence During Budget Presentation, Says President Under No Obligation to Attend

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism over President William Ruto's absence during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, insisting that the exercise is exclusively a parliamentary function and does not require the Head of State's presence. [...]

Sudan: Ministry of Energy Issues New Regulations to Ensure Flow of Petroleum Products

11 June 2026

[SNA] Khartoum -- The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has issued a new package of regulations governing the import and distribution of petroleum products. [...]

Nigeria: Tech Academy Partners Real Estate Firm to Empower Graduates With International Trade Certifications

11 June 2026

[Vanguard] 8Over 40 youths receive CPD UK accreditation and Ministry of Labour trade test certificates [...]

Kenya: Tight Security Around Parliament Ahead of Treasury CS Mbadi's 2026/27 Budget Presentation

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Security has been intensified around Parliament Buildings and across parts of Nairobi's Central Business District ahead of the presentation of the 2026/2027 National Budget by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. [...]

Nigeria: Prison Congestion - Judges Face Backlash Over Unjust Bail Conditions

11 June 2026

[Vanguard] As concerns mount over the country's rising prison population, judges and prosecuting agencies have been identified as part of the problem. [...]

Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Advocates Long-Term Social Investment Framework to Combat Poverty in North-West

11 June 2026

[Leadership] The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday called on governments in the North-West to adopt a long-term social policy investment framework with protected funding for education, healthcare, social protection and child development programmes to tackle the region's deepening poverty crisis. [...]

Malawi: FDH Bank PLC Injects K100m Into Team Malawi's Commonwealth Games

11 June 2026

[Nyasa Times] FDH Bank Plc has donated K100 million to the Malawi Olympic and Commonwealth Games Committee (MOCGC) to support Team Malawi's preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. [...]

Rwanda: How New Tax Rules Affect Digital Platforms

11 June 2026

[New Times] The government is tightening its tax oversight of the digital economy through new VAT collection rules that target foreign digital service providers rather than individual users of social media platforms. [...]

East Africa: Why a Strong Ethiopia Matters to the Future of the Horn of Africa?

11 June 2026

[ENA] There are moments in the life of nations when numbers tell a story far greater than economics. They become symbols of confidence, ambition, and national direction. [...]

Africa: Fossil Fuel Wealth Fails to Deliver Development in Africa - Report

11 June 2026

[IPS] Nairobi -- A new report examining the economic impact of oil and gas production in Africa has found that fossil fuels have failed to deliver sustained or inclusive economic development, observing that the resources have contributed to economic vulnerability and inequality and have constrained growth through prohibitive commodity prices, inflation, and weak local currencies. [...]

Kenya: Mining PS Moves to Shield Oversight Roles in Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The State Department for Mining is seeking to overhaul Kenya's mineral revenue framework through proposed amendments to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026. [...]

Kenya: No Surprises in Sh4.8 Trillion Budget - Mbadi

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury has moved to calm expectations ahead of the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/2027 national budget, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi saying there are "no surprises" for Kenyans when the spending plan is unveiled. [...]

East Africa: EAC Ministry Urges Tax Alignment to Prevent Trade Disputes

11 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has called on the National Assembly to expedite the amendment of national tax laws to align with community frameworks and avert an impending trade war with neighboring states. [...]

Nigeria: NCAA Begins Probe As Private Jet 'Misses Road', Lands On Highway in Delta

11 June 2026

[Leadership] The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, grounded a privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's permit following an emergency landing on a highway near Asaba, Delta State, and what it described as an unauthorised departure from the scene without regulatory approval. [...]

The university must not become a supply chain for AI

11 June 2026

Cash-strapped universities are being told to make AI central to their missions, by the people selling the AI. [...]

Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war

11 June 2026

TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected. [...]

Britain’s defence ⁠minister Healey quits over defence spending

11 June 2026

This is a breaking news story. [...]

Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea

11 June 2026

Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah. [...]

117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis worsens

11 June 2026

117.8 Million people fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis escalates. [...]

Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia shows signs of torture, family says

11 June 2026

Gaza paediatrician appears by video link in Israeli court, as lawyer and family demand release, fearing for his life. [...]

Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million

11 June 2026

In Lebanon, a young woman is forced to face her own vulnerabilities while helping those displaced by war. [...]

Iran says 18 targets hit across US bases, Strait of Hormuz closed

11 June 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says it hit 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. [...]

India’s workers are training AI robots to take their jobs

11 June 2026

Developers believe that feeding first-person footage into specialised AI models will help robots copy human behaviour. [...]

Mexico’s historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know

11 June 2026

Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups. [...]

Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker

11 June 2026

A US strike on an oil tanker accused of transporting Iranian oil has killed three Indian sailors. [...]

World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance

11 June 2026

Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage. [...]

World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch

11 June 2026

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one. [...]

UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict

11 June 2026

Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan. [...]

South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups

11 June 2026

Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026. [...]

Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?

11 June 2026

Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset. [...]

‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests

11 June 2026

Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack. [...]

Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats

11 June 2026

Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum. [...]

UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile

11 June 2026

Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks. [...]

Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons

11 June 2026

For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence. [...]

US releases video of warship firing missiles in strikes on Iran

11 June 2026

Video released by US Central Command shows what the military says are ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iranian targets. [...]

World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

11 June 2026

Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States. [...]

How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located?

11 June 2026

Data centres don't just use large amounts of water and electricity, they're heating the environment too, study finds. [...]

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery

11 June 2026

An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits. [...]

Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

11 June 2026

The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more. [...]

Two children die from measles following outbreaks

11 June 2026

Cases have been linked to outbreaks in London and the West Midlands - mainly in unvaccinated children [...]

Met Police calls for law to force tech firms to act on phone thefts

11 June 2026

Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices. [...]

Pro-Palestine Big Ben climber found guilty

11 June 2026

Daniel Day caused road closures when he scaled the Elizabeth Tower last March, his trial heard. [...]

Residents repeatedly woken by self-driving test car gone wrong

11 June 2026

US firm Waymo apologises after a car kept getting stuck up a cul-de-sac letting off sirens at night. [...]

Festival organisers seek 75-day park use

11 June 2026

AEG, which runs All Points East and the LIDO festival, says the move does not mean an "intensification" of its activities. [...]

Penalty fares on London transport up 9%, TfL says

11 June 2026

TfL issued 69,001 fines between April 2025 and March 2026 having checked 6.9m contactless cards. [...]

London hospitality's high hopes for 2026 World Cup

11 June 2026

The capital's hospitality sector is hoping for an uplift in sales across the 2026 World Cup. [...]

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'

10 June 2026

Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event. [...]

'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? [...]

Man City agree deal to sign England's Charles

11 June 2026

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea. [...]

Willis wins Prem player of year before France move

11 June 2026

Saracens number eight Tom Willis says he has no regrets about his move to France next season after being crowned Prem player of the year. [...]

Lawrence hits 64-ball ton as Surrey draw with Hants

10 June 2026

Hampshire dig deep to stave off the threat of defeat after Surrey's Dan Lawrence smashes another century in their County Championship match. [...]

West Ham release Fabianski and Traore

10 June 2026

Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and winger Adama Traore will leave West Ham United on free transfers at the end of the season. [...]

Harlequins 'perfect fit' for Packer after Saracens exit

10 June 2026

Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup-winner Marlie Packer agrees to join Harlequins for next season when she leaves Saracens. [...]

Championship clubs agree to stricter salary cap

10 June 2026

Rugby league's Championship clubs agree to implement a stricter salary cap for the competition from next season onwards. [...]

Tottenham defender Davies signs new one-year deal

10 June 2026

Experienced Tottenham Hotspur and Wales defender Ben Davies takes his stay at the north London club into a 13th year. [...]

Ex-England midfielder Lee takes up Hornchurch role

10 June 2026

Hornchurch appoint former England and Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee as their new director of football. [...]

What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?

9 June 2026

West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life, which he denies. [...]

Cambridge sign Barnet striker Stead

10 June 2026

Cambridge United sign Barnet striker Callum Stead on a two-year contract, making the 26-year-old their first summer recruit. [...]

Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season

9 June 2026

Emma Raducanu begins her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory at Queen's.while Katie Boulter fights back for a deserved win. [...]

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