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Africa: Sub-Saharan African Economies Among World's Fastest-Improving in Global Connectedness

12 March 2026

[Premium Times] Based on more than 9 million data points tracking international flows of trade, capital, information, and people, the report offers the most comprehensive view of globalisation available. [...]

Kenya: French Investors Eye Kenya's Digital, Creative Economy

12 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- French investors are increasingly targeting Kenya's digital economy and creative industries as the two countries deepen trade ties. [...]

Nigeria: NNPC Cuts Petrol Price By N100 in Lagos, N95 in Abuja

12 March 2026

[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja. [...]

Somalia: Former Somali President Condemns Arrest of Tuk-Tuk Drivers in Mogadishu

12 March 2026

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed condemned the arrest of tuk-tuk drivers in the Somali capital, saying they had been peacefully protesting rising living costs. [...]

Liberia: World Bank Pumps $137m Into Digital Jobs, Skills in Liberia, S/Leone, Benin

12 March 2026

[Liberian Observer] The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Directors yesterday approved a transformative regional initiative that will directly boost job creation in Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This second operation under the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP), totaling US$137 million, aims to strengthen the foundations for a dynamic digital economy through three core pillars: (i) expanding and upgrading the digital infrastructure needed for competitiveness; (ii) fostering a more [...]

West Africa: Middle East Crisis - Nigeria, West Africa Risk Losing Shipping Lines to European Markets

12 March 2026

[Vanguard] Shipping companies, freight forwarders and other port users have raised concerns over the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on cargo throughput into Nigerian ports. [...]

South Africa: FlySafair Plans Ticket Surcharge After Jet Fuel Spike - South African News Briefs - March 12, 2026

12 March 2026

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Africa: China's New Tariff-Free Regime for Africa - the Potential Upside and Downside

12 March 2026

[The Conversation Africa] China's President Xi Jinping announced in February 2026 that from 1 May China would be granting zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. (That is all of them bar Eswatini, which supports Taiwan.) [...]

Africa: Gcr Affirms African Export-Import Bank's International Scale Ratings of a and A2

9 March 2026

[Afreximbank] Cairo -- African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) welcomes GCR Ratings' ("GCR") latest Rating action on the Bank, affirming the Bank's international scale long and short-term issuer ratings of A and A2 respectively. The outlook was revised to "Stable" from "Rating Watch Evolving". [...]

South Africa: Middle East Crisis Forces FlySafair to Raise Ticket Prices

12 March 2026

[Scrolla] FlySafair will add a temporary fuel surcharge to all tickets from 12 March for flights leaving by 12 May 2026. A Middle East crisis has pushed jet fuel prices at South African coastal airports up roughly 70% in one week. [...]

Uganda: Government to Clear Arrears, Saves Billions in Fake Claims - Psst Ggoobi

12 March 2026

[Nile Post] The government is set to clear domestic arrears owed to suppliers, with Shs200 billion allocated in the next budget. [...]

Nigeria: Price Reduction to Ease Burden On Consumers - Dangote Refinery

12 March 2026

[Vanguard] The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said the latest price reduction was to reduce the sufferings of Nigerians. [...]

Nigeria: NMDPRA Still Issuing Fuel Import Licences Despite to the Contrary - Dangote

12 March 2026

[This Day] President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, yesterday maintained that Nigeria's downstream regulator is still issuing licences for the importation of petrol despite public claims to the contrary, warning that the practice could undermine the operations of his refinery and jeopardise Nigeria's energy security. [...]

Zimbabwe: NetOne Suspends Chief Commercial Officer Masunda Over Allegations of Misconduct

12 March 2026

[New Zimbabwe] One Cellular's Chief Commercial Officer, Learnmore Masunda, has been suspended without benefits over allegations of misconduct, conflicts of interest, regulatory violations, and breaches of governance rules that could amount to corruption. [...]

Angola: Standard Bank Angola Plans to Invest 900 Million Kwanzas in School Libraries

12 March 2026

[ANGOP] Huambo -- At least nine school libraries in the provinces of Huambo, Namibe, and Cabinda will be rehabilitated and equipped over the next four years as part of the Libelinha project led by Standard Bank-Angola. The project will receive an investment of 900 million kwanzas. [...]

Kenya: KeNHA Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead of Safari Rally As Fans Head to Naivasha

12 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Safari Rally, warning motorists to expect heavy traffic as thousands travel to rally stages around Naivasha between March 12 and March 15. [...]

Africa: Nigeria Signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 Host Agreement

12 March 2026

[Ghanaian Times] Nigeria has signed the host agreement for the f ifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 bil lion in trade and investment deals. [...]

Africa: Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) Host signing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria

9 March 2026

[Afreximbank] The Federal Government of Nigeria, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat will officially sign the Hosting Agreement for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027) at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos on Monday, 9 March 2026. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Seeks Partners for $200 Million Satellite Project

12 March 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe is seeking investors to partner with it in a satellite project that will bolster telecommunications connectivity, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said. [...]

South Africa: Nkandla Villagers Block Roads Demanding Permanent Repairs

12 March 2026

[GroundUp] KZN transport department has a road maintenance backlog of R20-billion [...]

Nigeria: Google Rolls Out Hausa, Yorùbá Ai Search Features

12 March 2026

[Daily Trust] Google has expanded language support for its AI Search features, AI Overviews and AI Mode, to include Yorùbá and Hausa. [...]

Zimbabwe: Westprop Targets Homebuyers With New Mortgage Offer At the Hills

12 March 2026

[New Zimbabwe] WESTPROP Holdings is offering limited mortgages of up to US$200,000 to aspiring lifestyle homeowners at The Hills Luxury Golf Estate in Harare. [...]

South Africa: Social Workers Refuse to Work in Stutterheim Office After Labour Department Finds It Unsafe

12 March 2026

[GroundUp] Labour department says the building is closed but Eastern Cape Department of Social Development says it's been cleaned and is open [...]

Ghana: MTN Ghana Launches Self-Service SIM Swap to Enhance Customer Convenience, Security

12 March 2026

[Ghanaian Times] MTN Ghana has officially launched a nationwide self-service SIM Swap solution, allowing customers to replace their SIM cards independently through digital channels without visiting a service centre. [...]

Liberia: Energy Security or Monopoly Showdown?

12 March 2026

[Liberian Observer] The country's fragile but strategically vital petroleum sector is facing a defining policy confrontation as lawmakers debate sweeping amendments that could dramatically reshape how the country imports, regulates, and distributes fuel. [...]

Iran’s president sets terms to end the war: Is an off-ramp in sight?

12 March 2026

Iran is asking for 'reparations' and a guarantee that the US and Israel will not attack in the future. [...]

US military ‘not ready’ to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says

12 March 2026

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei says strait should remain closed as Donald Trump claims US benefits from high oil prices. [...]

Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement

12 March 2026

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed. [...]

Pakistan’s Abrar signed by India-owned Sunrisers in Hundred auction

12 March 2026

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in UK cricket's Hundred auction. [...]

Video shows moment Iran strikes US-owned oil tanker near Iraq

12 March 2026

Iran has released video it says shows the moment one of its explosive-laden boats struck a US-owned oil tanker in Iraq. [...]

Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN

12 March 2026

UN refugee agency says forced displacement likely to increase as US and Israel continue deadly strikes across Iran. [...]

Aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran

12 March 2026

Explosions are heard for a 13th day in Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern states. [...]

Israeli attack hits civilians at Beirut beachfront: What we know

12 March 2026

An Israeli strike on Beirut’s seafront killed at least 8 people and injured dozens more. [...]

Bunker-busting bombs loaded onto US planes at UK airbase amid Iran war

12 March 2026

The use of RAF Fairford by US forces highlights the UK's increasingly active role in the US-Israeli war on Iran. [...]

Drug use on Ukraine’s front lines ‘rampant among Russian troops’

12 March 2026

As the war drags into another year, a lesser-known crisis afflicts troops on both sides. [...]

Caught in the crossfire: US-Israel war on Iran fractures Gulf economies

12 March 2026

As Hormuz chokes and defence costs soar, Gulf states absorb crippling financial fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran. [...]

Can Iran’s asymmetric warfare hold US-Israeli military power at bay?

12 March 2026

Iran has resorted to unconventional tactics in its retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel. [...]

Words of defiance: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lashes at US

12 March 2026

The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a combative statement, pledging Iran will keep fighting. [...]

How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

12 March 2026

The US military is using AI tools during Iran war. But Pentagon's collaboration with tech companies goes back decades. [...]

Children among victims in Pakistan’s shelling in Afghanistan: Taliban

12 March 2026

Cross-border clashes between the two countries intensified on February 26, two days before US, Israel attacked Iran. [...]

Al Jazeera reporter sees destruction in Tehran neighbourhood

12 March 2026

Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi shows the aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on a residential neighbourhood in Iran. [...]

What we know about Iran and Hezbollah’s joint attacks on Israel

12 March 2026

Iran has confirmed it has carried out coordinated attacks with Hezbollah against Israel. [...]

Massive destruction after Israeli strikes in Beirut neighbourhood

12 March 2026

Rubble from damaged buildings fills streets in southern Beirut after Israeli bombing. [...]

How much of the Gulf’s water comes from desalination plants?

12 March 2026

Gulf states produce 40 percent of the world’s total desalinated water through more than 400 plants. [...]

How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next

12 March 2026

Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players' escape. [...]

At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods

12 March 2026

Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud. [...]

Who wins and loses in the global energy crisis?

12 March 2026

As oil prices surge, some economies benefit while others face rising costs. [...]

Qatari-backed fund offers $1.5bn for pizza giant Papa John’s: Report

12 March 2026

Irth Capital offers $47 per share for Papa John's International, sources have told Reuters news agency. [...]

Air attack hits house in suburbs of Tel Aviv

12 March 2026

Video shows a house in central Israel damaged by a rocket reportedly fired by Hezbollah. [...]

The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

12 March 2026

Electronic warfare and intelligence sharing are eroding decades of US-Israeli dominance in the Gulf. [...]

London man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles

12 March 2026

Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family. [...]

Spying on De Menezes family invasive, inquiry told

12 March 2026

Jean Charles de Menezes, 27, was shot and killed by police outside Stockwell Tube station in 2005. [...]

Man wore smart glasses for High Court 'coaching'

12 March 2026

The judge said he had been "coached in his replies to questions put to him". [...]

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

12 March 2026

He can be seen chasing after the thief both on foot and then with the help of a bystander's bike. [...]

'I was pursued for fraud for having two council jobs at once'

12 March 2026

Paul was questioned by the police after it emerged he was working for two local councils at the same time. [...]

Sign threatens five‑year jail term for feeding birds

12 March 2026

Brent Council apologises for the installation of the inaccurate sign, which is more than two years old. [...]

Sports centre revamp reaches 'key milestone'

12 March 2026

Plans are lodged to transform the historic venue, including upgrading pools, pitches and stadium. [...]

Sombr slams O2 Academy Brixton over safety concerns

11 March 2026

The singer says the venue is "the most poorly managed I've ever played at in my life". [...]

London homes 'overheating due to climate change'

12 March 2026

City Hall is currently drafting London's Heat Risk Delivery Plan in a bid to cool down the city. [...]

The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women'

12 March 2026

Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour. [...]

'I'm a Chelsea fan but my grandad was a Vale hero'

12 March 2026

Paul Baker, Billy Briscoe's grandson, would "love" to see Port Vale beat the Blues in the FA Cup tie. [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

11 March 2026

Tube drivers who are RMT members are set to strike in March, April and May over working hours. [...]

'Two hours after clearing fly-tip, rubbish is dumped again'

10 March 2026

Over one thousand fly-tips a week are reported in Croydon, costing the council more than £1m. [...]

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

10 March 2026

We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK. [...]

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube

8 March 2026

The story of how a chance encounter between two women on the Piccadilly line led to an IVF baby. [...]

The house hidden in the garden of a Catford terrace

7 March 2026

A couple sent many letters to neighbours asking to buy their garden to use as a plot to build their home. [...]

'I was threatened with rape after locksmith scam'

5 March 2026

BBC finds many people who paid over the odds for locksmith work also experience threats. [...]

'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry

6 March 2026

Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. [...]

Your Voice – on your local BBC

17 February 2026

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

How Lent and Ramadan unite fasting Londoners

4 March 2026

Muslims and Christians reflect on how fasting brings Londoners together in what is a time of turmoil. [...]

Five years since Sarah Everard, what's changed?

3 March 2026

Five years after Sarah Everard was murdered, women continue to change their behaviour to stay safe. [...]

From baby beatboxer to drummer of the year for south London teen

2 March 2026

Sixteen-year-old Ellis Gates won this year's Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year contest. [...]

'I forgive you': The London market trader meeting his trolls with flowers

1 March 2026

Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed. [...]

Why has Croydon become a film location hotspot?

28 February 2026

The use of the Whitgift Centre in a Taylor Swift is yet another example of Croydon appearing in film. [...]

Why London Spirit spent £390,000 on all-rounder Coles

12 March 2026

BBC Sport looks at why Sussex all-rounder James Coles has been signed by Hundred outfit London Spirit for an auction-high fee of £390,000. [...]

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

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers. [...]

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

18 September 2023

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China. [...]

10 December 2021

Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

12 December 2022

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place. [...]

CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

10 December 2022

Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

26 November 2021

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes. [...]

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13 March 2026

It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

13 March 2026