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Nigeria: Health Workers' Impossible Workloads Are Deepening Nigeria's Doctor-Patient Crisis

3 October 2025

[Nigeria Health Watch] On September 1st, 2025, the medical community and Nigerians were shaken by the tragic news of the passing of Dr. Femi Rotifa, a Resident Doctor in the Department of Surgery at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). [...]

Zimbabwe: Massive Financial Scandal Rocks Netone

3 October 2025

[263Chat] In what appears to be a deeply troubling tale of financial mismanagement and corruption at one of Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications companies, NetOne, shocking revelations have surfaced implicating senior executives in a series of questionable financial decisions that may have cost the company millions. [...]

South Africa: Malema to Appeal Firearms Conviction - South African News Briefs - October 2, 2025

2 October 2025

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Ethiopia: PM Abiy Announces Ban On Importing Diesel-Powered Trucks - Transport Costs Projected to Drop 50 Percent Next Year

3 October 2025

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has announced a nationwide ban on the import of diesel-powered heavy vehicles, effective 2 October 2025, and revealed that about 2,000 buses operating in Addis Ababa and on inter-regional routes will be converted from fuel to gas this year. [...]

Zimbabwe: Four Killed in Harare-Shamva Road Crash

3 October 2025

[263Chat] At least four people have died and two others were injured following a fatal road traffic accident along the Harare-Shamva Road police have confirmed. [...]

Uganda: No Easier Way to Transform Lives Than Coffee, Says CJ Dollo

3 October 2025

[Nile Post] The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo, has advocated for compulsory coffee growing across the country, saying it is the surest way to lift incomes and drive national development. [...]

Tanzania: Kabwe's Party Pledges to Abolish the Fishing License System, Calling It Oppressive

3 October 2025

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE ACT Wazalendo party has pledged to abolish the fishing license system if it is given the mandate by citizens through its parliamentary and local government candidates in the upcoming general election this October. [...]

Tanzania: State Warns Pseudo Public Servants

3 October 2025

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Public servants have been reminded to strictly observe laws, regulations, and professional ethics in the course of delivering services, with the government warning that misconduct, rudeness, and disregard for citizens' dignity will not be tolerated. [...]

Africa: Africa's Online Slot Scene: Spinning Reels and New Adventures

24 September 2025

[InfoWire] Fueled by the increasing adoption of smartphones and ever more cost effective internet, online casinos have become one of the main modes of entertainment for the African tech-savvy youth. Out of all the incredible games on offer, online slots have become the undisputed leaders of the scene, delighting players with their bright graphics, fun playability and the chance of achieving a big payout. [...]

Malawi: A Second Script for Peter Mutharika - Will He Rewrite His Legacy?

3 October 2025

[Nyasa Times] History does not often offer second chances--but it has for Peter Mutharika. Once dismissed as a failed president, scarred by corruption, arrogance, and electoral shame, he now stands before a rare opportunity to rewrite his legacy. Will he redeem himself and finish as one of Malawi's great leaders, or will he squander the kindness of history? Writes Ephraim Nyondo. [...]

Zimbabwe: New Political Party Launched, Promises 'A New Future Full of Opportunities'

2 October 2025

[263Chat] A new political movement, the National Progressive Democrats (NPD) has been launched pledging to end decades of authoritarian rule and steer the country towards what it describes as a "capable democratic developmental state." [...]

Africa: Dr. Sidi Ould Tah at 100 Days - A Call to Deepen Nutrition as the Foundation of Africa's Transformation

2 October 2025

[allAfrica] One hundred days into the presidency of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the African Development Bank stands at a defining moment. With an historic 76 percent mandate from shareholders, Dr. Tah has been entrusted to lead Africa's premier development institution into a new era. His election reflects both confidence and expectation: confidence in his track record as a development leader, and expectation that he will not only sustain but also accelerate the Bank's transformative agenda. [...]

Africa: Despite Progress, Funding Cuts Threaten to Reverse Africa's Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

1 October 2025

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Africa is at the center of the global problem of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The continent carries about - 40 % of the worldwide NTD burden, impacting over 500 million people. Twenty of the 21 NTDs identified by the World Health Organization are found in Africa, with many countries facing several NTDs simultaneously. More than three-quarters of African nations are co-endemic for at least five NTDs. Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), onchocerciasis (river blindness), soil-transmitted [...]

Kenya: CS Mvurya Sets One-Week Deadline for Nyayo Stadium Tartan Track Work

3 October 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the finishing touches on the installation of the tartan track at Nyayo National Stadium should be completed within one week, ahead of its use as a training facility for athletes. [...]

Nigeria: Exposing Six Facebook Pages Offering Bogus Loans in the Name of Nigeria's GTBank

3 October 2025

[Africa Check] Exposing six Facebook pages offering bogus loans in the name of Nigeria's GTBank [...]

Africa: From Bean to Brilliance - Inspire Africa Rolls Out Inaugural Coffee Products for Local, Global Markets

3 October 2025

[Nile Post] Inspire Africa Group (IAG) has officially launched its first line of finished coffee products at the Africa Coffee Park in Rwashamaire, Ntungamo District. [...]

Uganda: Inter-Religious Council of Uganda Urges Urgent Resolution to Teachers' Strike

3 October 2025

[Nile Post] The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has called for an immediate resolution to the ongoing nationwide strike by arts teachers in government-aided schools, warning that the continued impasse is jeopardising the future of learners. [...]

Africa: How Creators Pivoted to YouTube And What It Means for African Film and TV

4 October 2025

[InfoWire] Over the years, African film and television have undergone a significant trend: filmmakers are shifting away from conventional distribution avenues and streaming platforms. They are increasingly embracing YouTube as a primary distribution channel. As streaming platforms reduce their investments in African originals, and infrastructure remains limited, many filmmakers are taking distribution into their own hands by going direct to viewers. [...]

Tanzania: Two Mega Bridges Glorify Tanzania-Korea's Strong Partnership

3 October 2025

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has commended the Republic of Korea for its remarkable development achievements and for fostering a long-standing partnership between the two nations. [...]

Nigeria: CBN Takes Direct Control of Fixed Income Market

3 October 2025

[Daily Trust] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a phased operational overhaul of the Nigerian Fixed Income Market in a deliberate move to deepen transparency and efficiency in the financial ecosystem. [...]

Nigeria: Oshiomhole Faults Pengassan for Shutting Oil Sector Over Dispute With Dangote Refinery

3 October 2025

[Vanguard] Former President of the Nigerian Labour Congress and lawmaker representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has faulted Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria's (PENGASSAN) decision to shut down government-owned oil organizations over its dispute with Dangote Refinery. [...]

Kenya: Kenyans Switch to LPG From Kerosene After Russia-Ukraine War, Study

3 October 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two-thirds of Kenyan households shifted from kerosene to liquified petroleum gas (LPG) in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, underscoring a growing preference for cleaner fuel sources, a new study shows. [...]

Zimbabwe: Mansions, 5 000 Cattle and a Weekly U.S.$200,000 Kickback! Mutodi Claims Guvamatanga Making a Killing As Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary

3 October 2025

[New Zimbabwe] - says Parliament has received reports and proposes lifestyle audit [...]

Uganda: From Uganda to the Netherlands - DFCU Bank Helps Equip Farmers With Global Agribusiness Skills

3 October 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the 2024 Best Farmers Competition for a transformative, week-long study tour in the Netherlands. [...]

Nigeria: New Presidential Fertilizer Initiative Will Trigger High Prices, Farmers Tell Tinubu

3 October 2025

[Vanguard] FARMERS under the auspices of the Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria, COFAN, and Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria, HYFAN, yesterday, asserted that the new Presidential Fertilizer Initiative, PFI, will trigger high cost of fertilizers. [...]

Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan

5 October 2025

Israel and Hamas set to hold indirect talks on Monday to discuss a US-led initiative largely accepted by both sides. [...]

Parents see tragedy, not fault, in Indonesia school collapse

5 October 2025

Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia as the boarding school collapse death toll rises to at least 40. [...]

Gov Newsom says Trump is sending California National Guard troops to Oregon

5 October 2025

The deployment would mark the latest escalation of Donald Trump’s use of US federal intervention in Democrat-led cities. [...]

White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown

5 October 2025

US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for looming federal layoffs as shutdown enters fifth day. [...]

Iran says nuclear cooperation with IAEA ‘no longer relevant’

5 October 2025

Iran FM warns that Europe has 'eliminated justification for talks' with nuclear watchdog after triggering UN sanctions. [...]

Trump says US hit ‘drug boat’ off Venezuela, vows land crackdown next

5 October 2025

The US has launched four attacks on the Caribbean region in recent weeks as part of what it says is a war on drugs. [...]

Will Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories?

5 October 2025

Talks to implement Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza are under way. [...]

India beat Pakistan by 88 in Women’s Cricket World Cup to top points table

5 October 2025

Goud and Sharma star with the ball in Colombo to give the tournament hosts their second win in two games. [...]

Contradictions in FIFA’s banning policies

5 October 2025

We compare and contrast FIFA’s 2022 suspension of Russia with its refusal to suspend Israel over the Gaza genocide. [...]

Mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul denounce Israel’s Gaza genocide

5 October 2025

Hundreds of thousands across Europe and the Middle East march against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. [...]

More Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention

5 October 2025

Activists deported from Israel following their arrest in the aid flotilla to Gaza say they were treated 'like monkeys'. [...]

UK police probe suspected arson attack on mosque as ‘hate crime’

5 October 2025

The attack in East Sussex comes as Britain sees a wave of protests demonising Muslims and asylum seekers. [...]

Russell wins Singapore GP for Mercedes; McLaren secure constructors’ title

5 October 2025

Red Bull's Verstappen finished second - and McLaren's Norris, in third, has a 22-point lead in the drivers' standings. [...]

Why is ADL, the Jewish advocacy group, receiving blowback from MAGA?

5 October 2025

The US nonprofit faces backlash after its online database on extremism included slain right-wing figure Charlie Kirk. [...]

Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’

5 October 2025

Instead of boosting its geopolitical sway, the war in Ukraine has weakened Russia’s hold over its neighbours. [...]

Video: Here’s how Syria is electing its first post-Assad parliament

5 October 2025

Syria is holding its first indirect parliamentary election since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. [...]

Five killed across Ukraine in overnight Russian attacks

5 October 2025

Moscow has stepped up its attacks in recent weeks, particularly on Ukraine's energy grid and gas production sites. [...]

Syria’s election is “a historic moment” in its transition

5 October 2025

“What Syrians hope is that this is a part of the transition, part of the pathway that we need to go through..." [...]

Georgia protesters try to storm presidential palace in Tbilisi

5 October 2025

Georgia's prime minister says protesters who stormed the presidential palace aimed to overthrow the government. [...]

Gaza bombarded despite Donald Trump telling Israel to stop

5 October 2025

Israel struck Gaza killing dozens, in spite of Trump's call for it to immediately halt its bombing. [...]

To end the starvation in Gaza, bring back UNRWA

5 October 2025

Western states have condemned the famine. They can end it by refunding and protecting UNRWA. [...]

Freed flotilla activists describe mistreatment in Israeli detention

5 October 2025

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla who hoped to reach Gaza have been deported after being intercepted and detained [...]

Accept Trump Gaza plan or pander to far-right, Netanyahu must decide

5 October 2025

Alon Pinkas, talks about if Netanyahu will accept the Trump ceasefire deal for Gaza or pander to his far-right coalition [...]

Video: Huge pro-Palestinian protests held in cities across Europe

5 October 2025

Massive pro-Palestinian protests have been held in cities across Europe to condemn Israel's war on Gaza. [...]

Everything you need to know about Syria’s first post-Assad elections

5 October 2025

People's Assembly to be chosen by electoral subcommittees in first vote under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. [...]

Police to get broader powers to restrict repeated protests

5 October 2025

The move is not a ban on protests but "about restrictions and conditions", Shabana Mahmood tells the BBC. [...]

'I worry about mould affecting my family's lungs'

5 October 2025

Caitlin and her mum Lorraine fear facing a fifth winter with mould issues in their family home. [...]

'It's a privilege to work for the dead'

5 October 2025

Meet the graveyard-tending volunteers who are helping to shed light on people's family history. [...]

Bike hire scheme marks 15 years with photo contest

5 October 2025

Entrants were told to capture Santander Cycles with London's "natural landscapes, landmarks and hidden gems". [...]

Watch: Heavy horses help rewild Tooting Common with wildflowers

5 October 2025

Heavy horses are helping rewild Tooting Common by preparing soil for 33 native wildflower species. [...]

Teen jailed in Dubai dies after London police chase

4 October 2025

Marcus Fakana, who was jailed for having sex with a 17-year-old girl, dies after a pursuit in Tottenham. [...]

Is waiting in a 12-hour queue the new cool thing to do? These people think so

5 October 2025

Whether it's waiting in line to try a new bakery, or to grab a bargain at a sample sale, queuing is becoming an activity in itself. [...]

'Like jet washing your driveway' - London Stadium gets first roof clean

4 October 2025

Workers have been busy giving the roof of the venue its first clean since hosting the 2012 Olympics. [...]

Watch: Mina Smallman on BBC Panorama's investigation into Met Police

2 October 2025

Mina Smallman told the BBC she was pleased that Panorama investigated the Metropolitan police. [...]

Video shows Heathrow Airport car park fire

1 October 2025

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters attended the blaze at a multi-storey car park at Heathrow. [...]

'I left my job to DJ on TikTok after being overlooked at work'

17 September 2025

TikTok streamer DJ AG built an online community of over two million through live streaming his sets. [...]

The cockapoo lifting spirits at a London hospital

15 September 2025

The therapy cockapoo who brings joy to patients at Croydon Hospital is up for a BBC award. [...]

London's 700-year-old tower on stilts

11 September 2025

A medieval tower is suspended on stilts as work continues around it to build a new skyscraper. [...]

The neighbours who received unwanted Deliveroo starter kits

4 October 2025

The BBC looks into whether Deliveroo workers are using others' addresses to game the system. [...]

Unmasked: Secret BBC filming exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside Met Police

1 October 2025

Panorama undercover investigation captures evidence that "toxic behaviours", far from being driven out of the Met, have been driven underground. [...]

Lyme disease: 'Crying an hour wiped me out for a week'

4 October 2025

Maia Pavey was left bedridden after Covid-19 reactivated an infection from a tick bite as a teenager. [...]

He reads, buys flowers and plays the ukulele. A dream man or is it all a performance?

4 October 2025

Competitors with tote bags full of sanitary pads and feminist literature faced off in central London. [...]

Nurses and pharmacists endangering patients by supplying illegal Botox

30 September 2025

An undercover BBC team catch a fake doctor, a pharmacist and a nurse supplying Botox illegally without checks. [...]

'I'm heartbroken kids racially abused me on train'

25 September 2025

Sophia Choudry says she is "shaken" and "heartbroken" after being racially abused on the Elizabeth line. [...]

Arteta's unlucky captain - how Odegaard set unwanted record

4 October 2025

Arsenal continue their strong start to the season with victory over West Ham - but Martin Odegaard sets an unwanted record. [...]

Saracens thrash Bristol to extend winning start

4 October 2025

Saracens make it two wins from two as they overpower Bristol Bears 50-17 to go top of the early-season Prem table. [...]

Dribble king Kudus impresses again amid 'big expectations'

4 October 2025

Mohammed Kudus scored and assisted in Tottenham's win over Leeds as he shows again why he is becoming Tottenham's most influential player. [...]

Leicester sink Harlequins with stunning fightback

4 October 2025

Leicester Tigers fight back from 19-0 down to beat Harlequins in the Prem with a stunning second-half comeback. [...]

AFC Wimbledon forward Foyo banned for gambling

4 October 2025

AFC Wimbledon forward Osman Foyo is given a five-month ban, four of which are suspended, for breaching the Football Association's betting rules. [...]

Secret filming exposes racism and misogyny in Met Police

1 October 2025

A BBC reporter spent seven months undercover within the UK’s largest police force. [...]

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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5 October 2025

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

5 October 2025