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The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, HRM Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye was on Wednesday16th March, 2022 confered with the award of excellence as “OBA T’O NI IFE ILU” by the Uniq …

Africa: The 'Optimist-in-Chief' Who Made Africa's Premier Development Bank a Global Powerhouse

23 May 2025

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Heading the agenda at the five-day annual meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) that opens on May 26 is the election of the multilateral development bank's next president. Five candidates are vying to succeed Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who has served the maximum of two five-year terms. During his tenure, the bank's capital has more than tripled, growing from $93 billion to $318 billion. AfDB was ranked by Global Finance magazine as the best multilateral financial institution in the world in 2021, and [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 23, 2025

23 May 2025

[allAfrica] More Flee Escalating Violence At South Sudan-Ethiopia Border [...]

Africa: AI and Data Policy in Africa - A Call for Sovereign Innovation

22 May 2025

[allAfrica] As we celebrate Africa Month, I feel an urgent sense of responsibility to voice what too many policymakers still overlook: Africa's future cannot be copy-pasted from global AI narratives. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool of automation -- it is a force reshaping power, identity, economy, and ethics. And yet, Africa remains on the margins of this transformation. [...]

Africa: Africa Day - Why Data Sovereignty is Africa's Next Liberation Struggle

22 May 2025

[allAfrica] On this Africa Day, as we reflect on the journey of the continent and the hopes of its people, we must widen our lens to see the deeper, invisible frontiers that define sovereignty in the 21st century. One of these frontiers is data. In a world where data has become the scaffolding of how humanity experiences reality; through artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and digital infrastructures; African states must not only protect their borders, but also their bytes. [...]

Gambia: Economist Warns U.S. Remittance Levy Could Impact the Gambia

23 May 2025

[Foroyaa] The United States is currently considering a proposal to impose a 5% levy on all international remittance outflows, a move that could have far-reaching consequences for countries that are heavily reliant on remittance inflows, like The Gambia, economist Foday Joof warns. [...]

South Africa: Disaster Teams On Scene After Cape Town Floods - South African News Briefs - May 22, 2025

22 May 2025

[allAfrica] [...]

Nigeria: Abiola's Wife Praises Tinubu Over Nigeria's IMF Debt Settlement

23 May 2025

[Vanguard] Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, resulting in the repayment of $3.4 billion debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). [...]

South Africa: Deputy President Pays Courtesy Visit to French President Macron

23 May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy visit to French President Emmanuel Macron at his residence, the Palais de l'Élysée, in Paris, on Thursday. [...]

Africa: Gambling Regulation in Africa: Striking a Balance Between Growth and Responsibility

16 May 2025

[InfoWire] Gambling is becoming more and more popular in countries across Africa. Whether it's sports betting, lotteries, casinos, or online games, there's an increased number of people getting involved in different forms of gambling. This change has been welcome thanks to the opportunities that it brings, but there are also risks to consider too. There's no doubt that the gambling industry can bring money into the economy, create jobs, and fund services, but there are concerns that this could also [...]

South Africa: SA National Petroleum Company Officially Open for Business

23 May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has declared the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as open for business and ready for investors. [...]

South Africa: Deputy President Champions Economic Ties, Ubuntu Spirit Between SA and France

23 May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the significance of economic cooperation between South Africa and France while celebrating the spirit of Ubuntu that embodies connection and solidarity among nations. [...]

South Africa: Government Approves R51 Billion Guarantee Facility for Transnet

23 May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has this week approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance. [...]

South Africa: Gauteng Government Condemns Resurgence of Taxi Violence

23 May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has condemned the recent resurgence of taxi violence across parts of the Gauteng province. [...]

Nigeria: With 47.73 Percent Spread, Nigeria Still Far From Attaining 70 Percent Broadband Penetration Target

23 May 2025

[This Day] Despite the assurance by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that Nigeria's broadband penetration would reach and surpass 70 per cent threshold by the end of 2025, it appears such assurance is far from reality, considering the current broadband penetration level of 47.73 per cent with 103.5 million broadband subscriptions as at March 2025. [...]

Africa: UNAIDS Encouraged by Comments from Elon Musk That He Will Fix the US Funding Crisis for HIV Services

23 May 2025

[UNAIDS] Musk made the remarks during an interview with Bloomberg's Mishal Husain at the Qatar Economic Forum on 20 May [...]

West Africa: Will Ecowas Survive Until 2030?

23 May 2025

[FPRI] The West African geopolitical landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) inability to effectively address the region's political and security challenges has eroded faith in its vision. The institution has lost its legendary prestige in the eyes of West Africans, and its conduct has caused instability in the region. [...]

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Why Nigeria Continues to Lose Its Essential Commodity, By Jibrin Ibrahim

23 May 2025

[Premium Times] Nigeria's losses due to crude oil theft are more significant than those of some other OPEC members, the Chairman Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Ned Nwoko, has said. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Nwoko emphasised the issue's detrimental impact, including economic damage, environmental destruction, and its impact on host communities. He also said that it was weakening the Naira, and depriving the nation of vital revenue needed for infrastructure, healthcare, [...]

Uganda: Uganda's Inequality Gap Narrows As Poverty Persists in Pockets

23 May 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The latest Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/24 has painted a complex picture of Uganda's socio-economic landscape, revealing promising strides in income equality and service access, while also spotlighting persistent poverty and stark regional disparities. [...]

Kenya: Health Sector Faces Sh46bn Budget Crisis, Threatening UHC Hiring, HIV Services

23 May 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The health sector is grappling with a looming Sh46 billion budget shortfall that could disrupt critical services, including the hiring of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers, delivery of HIV and TB care, and supply of essential vaccines. [...]

Kenya: Govt Raises Prices for Sugfarcane Farmers From Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 Per Tonne

23 May 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sugarcane farmers have received a boost after the government raised the prices from Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 per tonne from Monday next week. [...]

Rwanda: How Healthy People Rwanda Is Addressing Road Safety Problems

23 May 2025

[New Times] In line with celebrating the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, Healthy People Rwanda (HPR), in collaboration with the Rwanda National Police (RNP), organised a practical and on-site road safety measures and sign learning for primary and secondary school students of Group Scolaire Kacyiru II (GS Kacyiru II). The event aimed at educating students on road best practices. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Launches Campaign to Change Nigerians Mindset About Credit Facility

23 May 2025

[Vanguard] Kano -- The Federal Government through Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, CREDICORP, has kick started a cultural reorientation campaign in Kano to sensitize Nigerians on window opportunities to collect credits in order to move them out of poverty circle and better their lives. [...]

Africa: Empowering Women and Youth in Agriculture - a Success Story

23 May 2025

[World Bank] In the heart of Zambia, Sylvia Chisangano Horemans is empowering women and small-scale farmers through her expanding seed business, Kamano Seed. Thanks to the World Bank-supported Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) Kamano seed has seen remarkable growth, and Sylvia has increased the number of farmers she is helping from 800 to 2,900. [...]

Ghana: Minister of Education Expresses Disappointment in SSA-UG Over Strike

23 May 2025

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed disappointment in the strike action embarked upon by the Senior Staff Association of the University of Ghana (SSA-UoG), describing it as a show of bad faith. [...]

Rwanda: How DNA Tech Is Revealing Akagera's Hidden Wildlife

23 May 2025

[New Times] Scientists and conservationists are harnessing advanced DNA technology, known as environmental DNA (eDNA), to deepen understanding of the wildlife and ecosystems within Akagera National Park--without the need for direct animal observation or contact. [...]

Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa sworn in for full term, promising a crackdown on gangs

24 May 2025

The right-wing Noboa had defeated left-wing candidate Luisa Gonzalez amid allegations of electoral fraud. [...]

Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D’Or at Cannes festival

24 May 2025

The film is inspired by dissident director Jafar Panahi's own experience in jail. [...]

Arsenal stun Barcelona to win the Women’s Champions League

24 May 2025

Arsenal lift the UEFA Women's Champions League with a 1-0 win that ended Barcelona's hopes of a three-peat. [...]

‘How do you go to sleep?’: Israeli captive families slam Netanyahu at rally

24 May 2025

Hostages and Missing Families Forum called on the government to 'return to the negotiating table'. [...]

Will Trump follow through on his new EU tariff threat?

24 May 2025

The US president has threatened to impose a 50-percent tariff on all goods from the EU starting June 1. [...]

Outrage, horror after Israeli attack kills nine children of Gaza doctor

24 May 2025

The young victims, two of whom remain under the rubble, range in age from seven months to 12 years old. . [...]

How commercial drones turn deadly in Gaza

24 May 2025

A look at how Israel is repurposing commercial drones to use as weapons of war in Gaza. [...]

Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands

24 May 2025

Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing. [...]

Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Turkiye as sanctions lifted

24 May 2025

The meeting comes after US and EU agreed to lift sanctions to allow the civil war-hit country to recover and rebuild. [...]

South Lebanon votes in municipal election seen as test of Hezbollah support

24 May 2025

Despite war losses, Hezbollah is using the vote as an opportunity to show it still has political influence. [...]

Arson attack probed as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut

24 May 2025

Power restored after outage hit the prominent film festival on its closing day and affected 160,000 homes in the area. [...]

Cristiano Ronaldo could play at FIFA Club World Cup: Infantino

24 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA's Club World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. [...]

Cooking in Gaza is now a toxic affair

24 May 2025

To eat, we are forced to breathe the poisonous smoke from burning wood and trash. [...]

Was ex-Cambodian MP Lim Kimya politically assassinated in Bangkok?

24 May 2025

101 East investigates cross-border persecution and the killing of former Cambodian opposition MP, Lim Kimya, in Thailand [...]

Israel: ‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed’

24 May 2025

As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza intensifies, its allies begin to speak up. [...]

Ukraine, Russia exchange more prisoners after ‘difficult night’ of attacks

24 May 2025

The two countries swap hundreds of soldiers and civilians as Russia launches more drone attacks on Ukraine. [...]

Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain

24 May 2025

Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung. [...]

Pacers-Knicks: Siakam, Indiana win Game 2 in East final

24 May 2025

Pascal Siakam nets playoff career-high 39 points as Pacers beat New York Knicks in Game 2 of Eastern Conference finals. [...]

Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?

24 May 2025

Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting. [...]

UN chief says Gaza entering ‘cruellest phase’ of war as Palestinians starve

24 May 2025

Gaza aid is mere 'teaspoon' of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave. [...]

Palestinians see plan to push them from land as Israel builds national park

24 May 2025

For Israel, the park in Sebastia will be a link to their heritage. Palestinians see an attempt to force them out. [...]

EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs

24 May 2025

EU official says trade deal 'must be guided by mutual respect, not threats' after US president threatens a huge tariff. [...]

Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN

24 May 2025

UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the 'deadliest tragedy at sea' involving Rohingya so far this year. [...]

Trump administration sees US universities as “a hotbed of liberals”

24 May 2025

The US administration views universities as breeding grounds for anti-MAGA views, says professor Charles Kuck. [...]

‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?

24 May 2025

Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or 'disappeared' during the civil war are still waiting for answers. [...]

Murder arrest as mum and three children die in fire

24 May 2025

A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. [...]

'I kept pretending everything was normal'

24 May 2025

More than 70,000 homeless households in London are currently living in temporary accommodation. [...]

Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge

24 May 2025

The Irish-language hip-hop trio play their biggest ever festival headline slot in south London. [...]

'The next Wiegman' - the story of the Arsenal manager who made history

24 May 2025

BBC Sport looks at the rise of Renee Slegers as she leads Arsenal to Champions League glory. [...]

Restoration plea for rare District Line carriages

24 May 2025

The London Transport Museum wants to restore the "rare pieces of Underground history". [...]

Chelsea Flower Show digital photo exhibition launched

24 May 2025

The digital exhibition looks back at the history of one of the world's biggest horticultural shows. [...]

Teenagers admit machete murder of boy, 14, on bus

23 May 2025

Kelyan Bokassa was attacked on a double-decker bus in south-east London, suffering a severed artery. [...]

British woman held in Sri Lanka on drug offences

23 May 2025

Charlotte May Lee, 21, from south London, denies knowing drugs were in her suitcase. [...]

Season three better than season two - Postecoglou

23 May 2025

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou promises fans can look forward to a better season next year after wining the Europa League but struggling domestically. [...]

Thief breaks into ambulance and steals crew's bags

23 May 2025

The ambulance was parked in Sandridge Close in Harrow while the crew were treating a patient. [...]

Thames lock keepers to strike over safety concerns

23 May 2025

The GMB says there are only 52 trained staff on the river, when there should be 90. [...]

Possession order for Park Lane's 'illegal tents'

23 May 2025

Following complaints, Transport for London explores "long-term options" to cut rough sleeping on Park Lane. [...]

Watch: Spurs fans celebrate Europa League win

22 May 2025

Spurs fans threw beer in Bilbao and stormed the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pitch. [...]

'I'm a winner' - inside Postecoglou's second season at Tottenham

22 May 2025

BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel takes you inside Tottenham's undulating road to glory. [...]

Serial shoplifter handed country-wide Greggs ban

21 May 2025

Patrick Verry, 33, is seen on CCTV taking drinks from a fridge at the branch in Wood Green, London. [...]

Drinks go airborne in Boxpark as Palace fans celebrate FA Cup win

17 May 2025

Huge celebrations erupted at Croydon's Boxpark after the fulltime whistle was blown at Wembley. [...]

Watch: 'It took me almost 1,000 hours to draw London'

18 May 2025

Jack Nolan's illustration spans from Oval to Fitzrovia and features many of the capital's landmarks. [...]

Girl, 3, watched her mum 'bleed to death'

16 May 2025

Cher Maximen was stabbed with a zombie knife when a fight broke out next to her. [...]

Artists and enthusiasts gather to celebrate history of tattooing

4 May 2025

Artists from around the world gathered at a pub in Clerkenwell to celebrate the history of tattooing. [...]

22 May 2025

Popular food spots hiding a world of exploitation

Dark kitchens are some of the places being targeted by immigration officers to find illegal workers. [...]

'Cancelling Carnival won't stop knife crime'

20 May 2025

Relatives of murdered mother Cher Maximen say cancelling the event will not address knife crime. [...]

'I haven't got answers to what happened that day'

19 May 2025

The family of student Aalia Mahomed who died in a crash on The Strand say the silence from the Met has felt "like a lifetime". [...]

Why I created a community for 38,000 Indian women

19 May 2025

Lovina Shenoy says she felt adrift as an immigrant in London so took matters into her own hands. [...]

UK driverless cars coming in 2027 - but Uber says it's ready now

18 May 2025

The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026. [...]

Why Crystal Palace's Cup win was not just about the football

19 May 2025

Expectation, emotion, ecstasy...and Eberechi Eze. The FA Cup win has united Londoners. [...]

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