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Rwanda: Kigali's Industrial Exports Reach $290 Million

16 April 2026

[New Times] Industries operating within the Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) exported processed goods worth approximately $290 million in 2025, as authorities advance expansion preparations for Phase III and Phase IV. [...]

Kenya: Relief At the Pump As MPs Slash Fuel Vat to 8 Percent

16 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has approved the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, lowering VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent for a period of three months, in a move lawmakers say is aimed at cushioning Kenyans against rising fuel prices. [...]

Botswana: Death Row Cell Where Dawn Is Memory and Grave Is Roommate

16 April 2026

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A heavily guarded metal door swings open. Entrance is restricted and monitored by guards. [...]

South Africa: Cape Town Health Workers Protest, Demand Permanent Jobs

16 April 2026

[GroundUp] Community health workers marched through the streets to the provincial legislature in Cape Town on Thursday to demand that the provincial health department employ them permanently. [...]

Mozambique: Interns Promise to End Strike If Government Pays Their Allowances

16 April 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The medical interns from UNIZAMBEZE University, in the central city of Beira, who have been demonstrating in front of the Health Ministry building, in Maputo, have promised to stop their strike only if the government pays their allowances, which have not been paid for the past 10 months. [...]

Nigeria: SEC Sets N7.5bn Minimum Capital for Free Trade Zone Firms Eyeing Public Offering

16 April 2026

[Leadership] Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules for Free Trade Zone Entities seeking to undertake a public offering. [...]

Nigeria: CAC Confirms Cyber Breach, Triggers System Review

16 April 2026

[Leadership] Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to parts of its digital infrastructure, triggering a system-wide review and raising fresh concerns over the safety of sensitive corporate data. [...]

Nigeria: Seven Top Platforms to Pay Nepa, Ekedc, and Ikedc Bills Online

16 April 2026

[Leadership] Online platforms and a cashless economy have significantly changed how people pay electricity bills online in Nigeria, from the long bank queues to the convenience of mobile apps. [...]

Ghana: Energy Minister Inspects Ongoing ECG Transformer Upgrade Works

16 April 2026

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has undertaken a supervisory inspection of the ongoing Transformer Upgrade Programme being implemented by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), aimed at improving power reliability across the country. [...]

Tanzania: MP Pushes for Stadium Access Upgrades in Dar

16 April 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- DAR ES SALAAM's readiness to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is under scrutiny, with concerns mounting over traffic bottlenecks and poor access to Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. [...]

Liberia: Bea Mountain Highlights Economic Impact, Expansion

16 April 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) say the figures discussed during the Vice President's tour must be understood within the broader context of the company's growth and long-term investment. The company emphasized that its production capacity has significantly evolved since it transitioned from exploration to full-scale operations. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Group Debunks Claim Tinubu Govt Earns From Every Bag of Cement

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] The Dangote Group has dismissed as false a viral claim alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earns revenue from every bag of cement sold in the country. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Sugar Shareholders Approve N500bn Rights Issue for Strategic Expansion

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has received shareholders' approval for a N500 billion Rights Issue, thus positioning the company to strengthen its financial standing, expand capital base, accelerate strategic initiatives, and aid its backward integration projects. [...]

Liberia: Putu Deal, a Shift in Liberia's Mining Model

16 April 2026

[Liberian Observer] For a long time, Liberia's mineral wealth has followed a familiar path: discovered here, developed elsewhere, and largely defined by foreign capital and control. The iron ore leaves. The revenues come. But the deeper question -- who truly owns the value -- has often remained unsettled. [...]

Tanzania: Shipping Industry Seeks Certainty As Experts Back Strong Net-Zero Framework

16 April 2026

[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- As global shipping braces for another round of high-stakes negotiations, a volatile mix of rising fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and deep political divisions is testing the fragile consensus around a proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF) aimed at decarbonising one of the world's most polluting industries. [...]

Kenya: Kenya's Digital Payments Ecosystem Enters a New Phase of Opportunity - Visa

16 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's digital payments ecosystem has recorded strong growth over the past decade, positioning the country as one of Africa's most dynamic digital economies. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Public Debt Up 10 Percent to N159trn in 2025--Dmo

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] Nigeria's total public debt for federal and state governments rose by 10 percent, year-on-year, YoY to N159.27 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4'25) compared to the N144.67 trillion recorded at the end of Q4'24, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has reported. [...]

Zimbabwe: Chinese-Run Sino Africa Huijin Mine Under Fire After Third Shooting Incident in Five Years

16 April 2026

[New Zimbabwe] A villager was shot at the Chinese-run Sino Africa Huijin Mine in what marks the third such incident recorded at the mine in the past five years, the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) reported Wednesday. [...]

Nigeria: Bird Strikes Hit United Nigeria Airlines Again, Two Aircraft Grounded in 24 Hours

16 April 2026

[Premium Times] Back-to-back incidents within two days have intensified concerns over recurring bird strike risks and airport wildlife control. [...]

Nigeria: ICAO Begins On-Site Safety Audit, As NCAA Presents Safety Oversight Systems

16 April 2026

[Leadership] The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) commenced an on-site safety oversight audit in Nigeria on Wednesday. [...]

Nigeria: NDIC Concluding Liquidation of 89 MFBs, PMBs After Purchase &amp; Assumption

16 April 2026

[Leadership] The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it has begun the process of concluding the liquidation activities of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) following their successful acquisition by new owners under the Purchase and Assumption (P&A) resolution model executed by the Corporation. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rise to 15.38% After 11 Months Decline

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] ·As CPPE cautions against monetary policy tightening [...]

Nigeria: Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Hike in Aviation Fuel Price

16 April 2026

[Daily Trust] Domestic airlines in Nigeria have threatened to suspend operations from Monday, April 20, 2026, following a sharp spike in the price of aviation fuel, raising concerns over a potential shutdown of the country's air transport sector. [...]

Ghana: Cheap Medicine, High Risk - A Growing Urban Threat

16 April 2026

[Ghanaian Times] There is a worrying new normal unfolding on the streets of Accra and other parts of the country and it should concern us all. The open sale of medicines by unauthorised hawkers, once limited to quick stops in traffic, has now spread across busy areas such as Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Kaneshie and the Central Business District. [...]

Zimbabwe: From Ai Factories to Cryptocurrency, Zimbabwe's Richest Man Is Now Building a City

16 April 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreCybersecurity solutions Secure360Business Risk AssessmentLocal Zimbabwean ContentBusiness Insider Africa [...]

Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Manninger killed in car crash with train

16 April 2026

Alex Manninger played for Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus at peak of his career while winning 33 Austria caps. [...]

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

16 April 2026

European football's governing body has already rejected one appeal by Barca about their quarterfinals against Atletico. [...]

Gaza’s new generation of journalists face challenges, but stay resilient

16 April 2026

Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud finds a new generation of journalists who are stepping in, young and untrained but determined. [...]

Former lieutenant governor of Virginia kills wife and himself, police say

16 April 2026

US officials believe the shooting related to the Democratic politician's ongoing divorce with Cerina Fairfax, a dentist. [...]

‘Endless grief’: Turkiye mourns victims of second school shooting in a week

16 April 2026

Death toll rises to 10 after shooting by 14-year-old student at the Ayser Calik School in Kahramanmaras. [...]

‘Whose is he?’: A Gaza father’s fight for a child who might not be his

16 April 2026

Mohammed Lubbad's wife Amal was pregnant when she died in Israeli air strikes. Then he was told she had given birth. [...]

10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump

16 April 2026

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump. [...]

No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive

16 April 2026

Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going. [...]

US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz

16 April 2026

A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz. [...]

Syria takes control of all bases where US forces were deployed

16 April 2026

Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah. [...]

Marie-Louise Eta: Football’s Game-changer

16 April 2026

Marie-Louise Eta is making history as the first female head coach of a men's team in Europe's top five leagues. [...]

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire

16 April 2026

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Donald Trump's announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect on Thursday. [...]

Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics

16 April 2026

Israel’s widening wars and disregard for its traditional allies are deepening international criticism and isolation. [...]

Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe

16 April 2026

Europe's aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season. [...]

UK police arrest 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre

16 April 2026

Police say they arrested a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21 on suspicion of arson endangering life. [...]

Thousands of bees swarm southern Israel

16 April 2026

Residents in Israel have been documenting thousands of bees swarming the southern city of Netivot. [...]

US strike on Pacific vessel kills three

16 April 2026

US military footage released Wednesday shows its latest strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. [...]

Turkiye’s Roketsan eyes top 10 exporter rank amid Middle East conflict

16 April 2026

Turkiye has rapidly expanded its defence industry to become a leading global missile exporter amid rising conflict. [...]

After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse

16 April 2026

As the war enters its fourth year, neither side has achieved a decisive victory as humanitarian situation remains grim. [...]

Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says

16 April 2026

WADA is targeting India's performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world's biggest. [...]

Who will lead Real Madrid’s ‘revolution’? Klopp, Deschamps, Zidane, Emery?

16 April 2026

Real Madrid's restart likely to begin immediately with Champions League dreams in tatters and La Liga set for Barcelona. [...]

FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup

16 April 2026

Both a top US lawmaker and the governor of New Jersey ask FIFA to pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes. [...]

Pentagon chief Hegseth warns Iran blockade to last ‘as long as takes’

16 April 2026

US urges resolution through talks, but says Washington 'locked and loaded' to resume attacks. [...]

Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking

16 April 2026

Debt, employer control and temporary visa rules can leave migrant workers trapped. [...]

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran

16 April 2026

US defence secretary Hegseth criticised media coverage of the war on Iran. [...]

Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City

16 April 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony". [...]

London first-choice school offers lag behind average

16 April 2026

Analysis by London Councils found 88.4% of children were offered their preferred school - a slight increase on last year. [...]

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

16 April 2026

Reform UK and the Green Party are investigating over Islamophobic and antisemitic comments made online. [...]

Police probe Islamist group's arson attack claims

16 April 2026

An ignited container was thrown towards the building of a Persian language media organisation in Wembley, police said. [...]

Manslaughter trial told punch was 'defensive'

16 April 2026

Lewis MacLeod is accused of killing Michael Edwards whom he encountered in London. [...]

'Padel has pushed out roller-skating community'

16 April 2026

Roller-skaters are petitioning against a padel court that has opened in a park popular for skating. [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

16 April 2026

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

Shakespeare's 'missing' home mapped with discovery

16 April 2026

A Shakespeare expert identifies the location and size of the property the playwright bought in1613. [...]

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

16 April 2026

This south-west London council is currently run by Labour, but it is firmly in the Lib Dems' sights. [...]

Spice Girls' outfits go on show in '90s exhibition

16 April 2026

The show at the Barbican Music Library celebrates 1996 and includes Mel B's leopard-print catsuit [...]

What might happen with your council: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

7 April 2026

More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May. [...]

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

16 April 2026

This south-west London council is currently run by Labour, but it is firmly in the Lib Dems' sights. [...]

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

9 April 2026

Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. [...]

London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections

7 April 2026

Political control of all of London's 32 councils will be contested in the elections on 7 May. [...]

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

9 April 2026

Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID. [...]

Can I vote?

24 March 2026

Find out if there is an election in your area with our postcode lookup tool. [...]

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

14 April 2026

Havering has done things rather differently, but the issues here might sway voters across London. [...]

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

9 April 2026

Zack Polanski says the Greens are looking to gain votes from those "disillusioned with the traditional parties". [...]

Khan: Fewer Labour councils mean less investment

2 April 2026

London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says if Labour lose control of London councils, investment will be impacted. [...]

'I swapped driving a tractor for a dumper truck'

14 April 2026

With the UK facing a skills shortage, efforts are being made to get more women in construction. [...]

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - hire e-bike crash victim

13 April 2026

Sandy Peters broke her nose, cheekbones and teeth when she was crashed into by a Forest e-bike rider. [...]

Why do thousands run the London Marathon in costume?

12 April 2026

Runners tell of the struggles they face and joy they experience while dressed up for the event. [...]

Girl group Flo on entering into their 'bombastic, confident, strong' era

8 April 2026

The R&B trio having been making waves this year with their latest hit, Leak It. [...]

Your Voice – on your local BBC

17 February 2026

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

54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey

7 April 2026

BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. [...]

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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16 April 2026

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

16 April 2026