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Nigeria: Power Outage May Worsen As Gas Supply Drops

13 March 2026

[Daily Trust] The power shortage across Nigeria may worsen as suppliers have reduced the amount of gas they supply to thermal power plants. [...]

Mozambique: Minister Denies Attempt to Restrict Use of Internet

13 March 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Minister of Communications, Américo Muchanga, has claimed that the the government's new regulations on telecommunications will not restrict use of the Internet. [...]

Africa: Middle East War - Anxiety Mounts As Oil Price Hits $100 Per Barrel

13 March 2026

[Vanguard] There is anxiety that Nigerians may continue to pay more for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol alongside Automotive Gas Oil, called diesel as the price of crude oil rose to above $100 per barrel, yesterday. [...]

Nigeria: Disco Begs Customers, Says Poor Power Supply Not Its Fault

13 March 2026

[Premium Times] He said that electricity distribution companies operated only at the final stage of the electricity value chain. [...]

Rwanda: National Insurance Strategy Expected to Expand Coverage, Build Trust

13 March 2026

[New Times] A new National Insurance Strategy aimed at transforming the insurance sector by addressing long-standing challenges such as low insurance penetration, limited public awareness, and slow claims processing has been unveiled. [...]

Africa: AGOA Changes Add to Africa's Rollercoaster Ride of U.S. Tariffs

13 March 2026

[ISS] AGOA was designed to give investors predictability - yet its benefits are now threatened by the turmoil of shifting US trade rules. [...]

Rwanda: PM Nsengiyumva, IFC Vice President Discuss Ways to Boost Private Sector Investment

13 March 2026

[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on Thursday, March 12, met with the Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Ethiopis Tafara who is visiting Rwanda to strengthen collaboration on private sector investment and explore new development opportunities. [...]

Liberia: Border Tensions Expose Struggles of Underpaid LIS Officers

13 March 2026

[New Dawn] Dozens of Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) officers have voiced serious concerns about inadequate salaries and poor welfare conditions, describing their earnings as insufficient despite the heightened risks of securing Liberia's borders. [...]

Africa: Beyond the Balance Sheet - Afreximbank Unveils Season II of 'Impact Stories,' Showcasing Transformative Projects Across Two Continents

13 March 2026

[Afreximbank] Cairo -- African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the Caribbean and Africa. [...]

Liberia: Koijee Accuses Minister Nyumalin of Illegal Mining Role in Liberia-Guinea Border Tension

13 March 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Jefferson Tamba Koijee, Secretary General of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change, has accused Liberia's Minister of Local Government, Francis Sakila Nyumalin, of fueling the ongoing tension along the Liberia-Guinea border. [...]

Liberia: Plenary Debate Over 'Yellow Machines' Probe Turns Into Fistfight

13 March 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Normal legislative proceedings at the House of Representatives were abruptly disrupted Thursday after two lawmakers engaged in a fistfight during a regular sitting of the 55th Legislature. [...]

Liberia: Gongloe Stresses Knowledge-Based Economy for Liberia's Growth

13 March 2026

[New Dawn] Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer and Liberian People's Party (LPP) political leader, Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe has emphasized the urgent need for a knowledge-based economy in Liberia. [...]

Liberia: MPW Targets Over 600km of Paved Roads By 2029

13 March 2026

[New Dawn] The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) says the Government of Liberia is on course to pave more than 600 kilometers of roads across the country by 2029, as part of ongoing national infrastructure development efforts. [...]

Nigeria: How Fuel Subsidy Removal Worsened Nigerian Poverty Levels - Report

13 March 2026

[Premium Times] Nigeria's recent policy reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, have worsened poverty, highlighting the need for stronger social protection programmes to support vulnerable households. [...]

Nigeria: 2026 Budget - Senate Targets 31 March for Passage, Adjourns for Sallah

13 March 2026

[Premium Times] Senate President Godswill Akpabio said committee work would continue during the break, particularly ongoing budget defence sessions. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Forex Market Reforms Raise Capital Inflows By 200% - Cardoso

13 March 2026

[Premium Times] "Through deliberate policy actions, we eliminated the system of multiple exchange rates and significantly reduced the parallel market premium." [...]

Nigeria: Three Weeks After Lagos Airport Fire, NAMA Yet to Deploy Mobile Control Tower

13 March 2026

[This Day] Almost three weeks after the Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos was gutted by fire, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is yet to deploy mobile tower as alternative to the control tower that was badly affected by the fire. [...]

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". [...]

Nigeria: Customs Generates N2bn Revenue, Urges Nigerians to Embrace Legitimate Trade

13 March 2026

[This Day] Ilorin -- Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Kwara Area Command yesterday said that, it has generated a total revenue of N2.52 billion in the past two months in the state. [...]

Ghana: Ghana, Brazil Must Deepen Trade Ties - Ambassador

13 March 2026

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's Ambassador to Brazil, Nii Amasah Namoale, has called for stronger trade and investment relations between Ghana and Brazil to promote mutual growth and development. [...]

Ghana: Strengthening Ghana's Energy Security - Pres Mahama Commissions LPG Vessel in Korea

13 March 2026

[Ghanaian Times] JULIUS YAO PETETSI -- The President, John Dramani Mahama, has commissioned the Sahara LPG vessel, MT Asharami Ghana, in the Republic of Korea, to improve Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply chain in Ghana and across West Africa. [...]

Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Rolls Out 'Iphone Rush' Promo

13 March 2026

[New Dawn] Liberia's mobile communication giant, Lonestarcell MTN, has launched the third edition of its nationwide Recharge & Bumpay promotion, dubbed "The iPhone Rush." [...]

Liberia: Nafaa Launches 24/7 Interactive Website to Boost Transparency, Investment and Fisheries Sector Growth

13 March 2026

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has launched a redesigned, fully interactive website that will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as part of efforts to improve access to fisheries information, strengthen transparency and accountability, and attract investment into Liberia's fisheries sector. [...]

Liberia: Coconut Revival - Agriculture Minister Nuetah Launches Seed Gardens Across Four Southeast Counties

13 March 2026

[Liberian Investigator] Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has unveiled a plan to establish coconut seed gardens across four southeastern counties, Rivercess, Sinoe, Grand Kru, and Maryland, in a bid to revive coconut production and strengthen agricultural capacity in the region. [...]

Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, March 13, 2026

13 March 2026

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Naira maintained its resilience against the US Dollar as the trading week drew to a close on Friday, March 13, 2026. Real-time data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal trading channels indicate that the currency is holding steady within a consolidated range, supported by a healthy supply of liquidity and the central bank's proactive market management. [...]

Who wins and loses in the global energy crisis?

13 March 2026

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

Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

13 March 2026

Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US. [...]

Air attack hits as Iran’s chief justice gives lives interview at rally

13 March 2026

An air attack hit in Tehran as Iran’s chief justice gave lives interview at an al-Quds rally [...]

A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail

13 March 2026

Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout. [...]

US’s Hegseth claims new Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured

13 March 2026

Pete Hegseth's remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader. [...]

Former Arsenal player Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new rape charges

13 March 2026

Ghana international Thomas Partey faced initial charges of rape just days after leaving Arsenal last summer. [...]

Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal

13 March 2026

Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot. [...]

US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism

13 March 2026

From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism. [...]

Huge pipe emerges from the ground in Japanese city

13 March 2026

Traffic in Japan’s Osaka was brought to a standstill after residents discovered a huge steel pipe had emerged. [...]

Cuban President Diaz-Canel says talks held with US amid Trump threats

13 March 2026

Miguel Diaz-Canel says discussions held to find solutions 'through dialogue' as Washington tightens oil blockade. [...]

From Gaza to LA, hopes rise as The Voice of Hind Rajab heads to the Oscars

13 March 2026

Acclaimed docudrama reconstructing killing of five-year-old girl in Gaza is nominated for best international feature. [...]

Destroy, displace, dismantle: Israel’s Gaza doctrine comes to Lebanon

13 March 2026

The strategy used to depopulate Gaza - displacement, destruction and fragmentation - is now being deployed on Lebanon. [...]

IEA announces release of 400 million barrels of oil. But is it enough?

13 March 2026

Global energy watchdog pledges largest release from oil reserves amid war on Iran. But is 'one-shot' tactic sufficient? [...]

Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq

13 March 2026

Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq [...]

What’s happened in Gaza and the West Bank since the start of the Iran war?

13 March 2026

Israel has closed the Rafah border crossing and Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank have continued. [...]

Dozens injured after missile attack hits northern Israel

13 March 2026

A missile attack that hit a Palestinian community in northern Israel has injured dozens of people. [...]

Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know

13 March 2026

The assailant who rammed his vehicle into Detroit's Temple Israel synagogue has been killed. [...]

Air attack strikes Tehran during al-Quds Day rally

13 March 2026

An air attack struck near thousands of Iranians marking al-Quds Day in Tehran, reportedly killing at least one person. [...]

Turkiye says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran

13 March 2026

The missiles increasingly pose a test for NATO member Turkiye and the alliance. [...]

Netanyahu wants to ‘create conditions’ for Iran regime change

13 March 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants his country’s attacks on Iran to help bring about regime change. [...]

Iran team hit back at Trump over FIFA World Cup exclusion threat

13 March 2026

Iran says no one can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico. [...]

Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district

13 March 2026

Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district [...]

The ‘bad leader’ trap

13 March 2026

Turning leaders into symbols of evil makes intervention easy to justify and its consequences easy to ignore. [...]

Real Madrid vs Elche: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time

13 March 2026

Elche hope to upset the odds as they travel to title-chasing Real Madrid, seeking their first win at Bernabeu Stadium. [...]

Video shows projectile near Turkish base hosting US troops

13 March 2026

Video shared on social media shows a projectile streaking across the sky near the Incirlik military base in Turkiye. [...]

Mayor to consider new charges for SUVs in London

13 March 2026

The plan is part the mayor's strategy to stop death and serious injury on London's roads by 2041. [...]

How will SEND reforms meet London's growing needs?

13 March 2026

The number of autistic pupils getting support in London schools has increased by 158%, data shows. [...]

Met officer in court charged with stalking woman

13 March 2026

PC Samson Akinnawo faces charges relating to alleged offences against a woman last summer. [...]

Ex-Arsenal star to deny rape charges, court hears

13 March 2026

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020. [...]

No Sunday King's Cross to Peterborough LNER trains

13 March 2026

East Midlands Railway (EMR) services to and from St Pancras are expected to be busier than usual. [...]

Man jailed after killing woman, 70, in crash

13 March 2026

Timothy Kusemi caused the death of Susan Whittles in November 2023 near Rudston in East Yorkshire. [...]

Commuters split over chocolate-scented advertising

13 March 2026

Commuters and staff at St Pancras are divided over a chocolate‑scented advertising campaign. [...]

St Patrick's parade and festival set for London

13 March 2026

The annual parade will start from Hyde Park at midday and finish at Trafalgar Square. [...]

'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. [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

13 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. [...]

Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say

13 March 2026

While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified? [...]

Arsenal open contract talks with Rice

13 March 2026

Arsenal begin talks with England midfielder Declan Rice over a new long-term contract. [...]

Tottenham players can either 'cry or fight' - Tudor

13 March 2026

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor says his players can "cry or fight" as they seek to avoid relegation from the Premier League. [...]

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