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Nigeria: Analysts Skeptical About Nigeria's Bid to Improve Local Crude Refining

19 April 2024

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria has been Africa's largest or second-largest oil exporter for years, but relies heavily on imports to meet local energy needs. The government is trying to change that, saying the country's four moribund oil refineries will be revived and put back in operation. [...]

Kenya: Kenya's Doctors' Strike - Is There an End in Sight?

19 April 2024

[DW] Doctors in Kenya have been on strike for five weeks, demanding better wages and working conditions. President William Ruto says his government is out of money to pay the medics. Meanwhile, patients remain without care. [...]

Africa: World Bank, AfDB to Offer Electricity to 300 Million Africans

18 April 2024

[Vanguard] The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are partnering to provide electricity access to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030. [...]

Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration

19 April 2024

[Ghanaian Times] An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be conducted before a High Court in Ghana, and not London, United Kingdom. [...]

Kenya: Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute

19 April 2024

[Business Day Africa] Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme. [...]

South Africa: South Africa's Electricity Crisis - a Series of Failures Over 30 Years Have Left a Dim Legacy

19 April 2024

[The Conversation Africa] In 1994, apartheid ended and the African National Congress (ANC) won South Africa's first ever democratic elections, promising "Electricity for All" as part of its Reconstruction and Development Programme. [...]

Kenya: Kenya's Tax Transparency Gets 'Largely Compliant' Rating

18 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has received a 'largely compliant' rating on the implementation of international standard for transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax transparency. [...]

Sierra Leone: Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons

18 April 2024

[Concord] President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. [...]

Africa: Corporate Council on Africa is Thrilled to Announce the Confirmed Participation of Several Government Officials who will be Joining Us at the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas on May 6-9, 2024

18 April 2024

[CCA] Their presence underscores the importance of fostering strong partnerships between the United States and Africa and highlights the commitment of both governments to enhancing trade and investment opportunities between our continents. [...]

Gambia: Gambia to Get Two New Ferries in 16 Months

18 April 2024

[The Point] The Gambia government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) yesterday signed a contract with DAMEN Shipyard for the construction and design of two new green solar powered ferries. [...]

Kenya: Portable Ginnery Could Revive Kenya's Ailing Cotton Industry

19 April 2024

[IPS] Nairobi -- Kirinyaga University may have just breathed new life into Kenya's ailing cotton industry as varsity dons develop a portable cotton ginnery. [...]

Malawi: Inspiring - Malawi's First Locally Made Led Bulbs Ready to Be Launched On 29th May in Lilongwe

19 April 2024

[Nyasa Times] Dek Engineering Company has introduced, the locally made, first of its kind LED bulbs in Malawi called Eka-Lite LED Bulbs to be launched on 29th May in Lilongwe. [...]

Nigeria: Naira Abuse - Bobrisky's Conviction Selective Justice - Salami

19 April 2024

[Vanguard] Abuja-based public interest lawyer Barrister Temi Salami has criticized the Nigerian judiciary for what he perceives as a focus on minor offences over more significant cases of corruption. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote's Bid to Merge Sugar, Salt, Rice Businesses Hits Brick Wall

19 April 2024

[Premium Times] The suspension "centred around the current non-operational status of Dangote Rice Limited" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nascon Allied Industries said. [...]

Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Delays Independent Auditors for ZiG Gold Reserves

19 April 2024

[New Zimbabwe] Finance Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube has dragged his feet in clarifying whether there are any independent auditors appointed to verify the reserves backing the just introduced ZiG currency. [...]

Africa: Renewable Energy Transforming the Landscape

19 April 2024

[UN News] Renewable energy, if supported by governments, can "truly change the landscape" in terms of achieving equitable access to affordable and clean energy, but only if those governments can move from "commitment to action"; That's according to the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). [...]

Nigeria: Four in 10 Nigerian Children Trapped in Child Labour - NBS

19 April 2024

[Premium Times] "Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour," ILO Country Director Vanessa Phala said. [...]

Ethiopia: An Overview of Ethiopia's First Digital Education Strategy

15 April 2024

[Mastercard Foundation] Every month, stakeholders such as policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs, teachers, and parents come together to discuss the intersection of education and technology at the EdTech Mondays Radio Show. [...]

Angola: Mineral Resources Minister Defends Sustainable Gold Exploration

18 April 2024

[ANGOP] Huambo -- The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, on Thursday, in central Huambo province, defended the need for a sustainable gold exploration, with the aim to build a value chain and diversify the national economy. [...]

Gambia: Police Call for Construction of 152 Speed Bumps to Avert Road Accidents

18 April 2024

[The Point] Speaking before the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of The National Assembly on Wednesday, Lamin King Colley, commissioner, the Gambia Police Force Mobile Traffic Unit, revealed that they embarked on a pilot study across the country and recommended for the National Road Authority (NRA) to construct 152 speed ramps to address road accidents. [...]

Mauritius: Mric's International Space Symposium Focuses On 'New Space for Mauritius'

18 April 2024

[Government of Mauritius] The First edition of the International Space Symposium, focusing on the theme 'New Space for Mauritius', was launched this morning, by the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, Mr Darsanand Balgobin at Le Méridien Hotel in Pointe aux Piments. [...]

Kenya: Nanyuki Train Suspended As Heavy Rains Render a Section of Railway Line Inaccessible

18 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Railways has announced the suspension of the Nairobi -Nanyuki train services following heavy rains across the country which have destroyed a section of the railway. [...]

Zimbabwe: Old Mutual Secures Banking License

19 April 2024

[263Chat] Old Mutual plc has been granted initial approval to launch a bank by the Prudential Authority (PA), the South Africa (SA) financial regulator that falls under the auspices of the SA Reserve Bank (SARB). [...]

Liberia: Senate Wants Pre-Paid Meters for Govt

19 April 2024

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Senate Committee on Public Corporation and Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment has recommended to the plenary that the Liberia Electricity Corporation give prepaid meters to all government entities and agencies. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Starts Three Days of Mourning Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash

19 April 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has started three days of mourning the death of its military chief General Francis Ogolla following a helicopter crash Thursday. [...]

What’s the solution to the rising tensions between Israel and Iran?

19 April 2024

The United States says it was warned in advance of the Israeli drone strike on Iran. [...]

Over 100 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at US university

19 April 2024

Police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered at Columbia University’s campus in New York City. [...]

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages

19 April 2024

Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after decades of conflict. [...]

Strikes on Iran: Can one demand ‘restraint’ while funding Israel?

19 April 2024

Biden calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran-Israel showdown while hurling money at the most unrestrained actor in equation. [...]

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

19 April 2024

A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Donald Trump's criminal trial. [...]

West Africa’s Sahel becoming a drug trafficking corridor, UN warns

19 April 2024

Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region, according to a UN report. [...]

Croatia’s top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister

19 April 2024

Constitutional Court says Zoran Milanovic cannot take up PM post because he did not first step down as president. [...]

Man reportedly sets himself on fire outside of Trump’s New York trial

19 April 2024

US emergency crews doused the flames and took the man away on stretcher. He remains in critical condition. [...]

US policy is leading to a wider war: Jeffrey Sachs on Middle East tensions

19 April 2024

Marc Lamont Hill discusses US policy in the Middle East and the risks of escalation with renowned scholar Jeffrey Sachs. [...]

What we know so far about drone attack on Iran

19 April 2024

Iranian anti-aircraft systems have shot down suspected drones near a military base in Isfahan. [...]

Israeli raids cause ‘worst destruction in decades’ in Tulkarem

19 April 2024

An Israeli raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has caused some of the “worst destruction in decades”. [...]

People killed in Israeli raid in West Bank as US, EU sanction more settlers

19 April 2024

Violence erupted during an Israeli army raid at the Nur Shams refugee camp in the city of Tulkarem. [...]

India votes in first phase of marathon election as Modi seeks third term

19 April 2024

Polls have closed in the first of seven phases that covered 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories. [...]

Man detained in France after bomb threat at Iran consulate

19 April 2024

French prosecutors say no explosives found on suspect or at the consulate in Paris. [...]

G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry

19 April 2024

Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to 'reconstitute and revitalise' its defence production. [...]

Video captures alleged Ukrainian downing of Russian bomber in Russia

19 April 2024

The Ukrainian military says it shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber over Russian territory. Russia denies this, [...]

Has Israel attacked Iran’s Isfahan province? What we know so far

19 April 2024

Iran deployed air defence batteries to intercept three drones, but downplayed the incident. [...]

How is overtourism affecting local communities?

19 April 2024

How overtourism impacts local communities and ecosystems at some of the world's most Instagrammable travel destinations. [...]

Israeli minister suggests reported attack on Iran was ’feeble’

19 April 2024

Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith says Israeli officials won’t confirm or deny the country’s involvement in the attack on Iran. [...]

Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine

19 April 2024

Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction. [...]

How Iran-Israel tensions have escalated since the war on Gaza: A timeline

19 April 2024

Iranian media on Friday reported explosions in Isfahan city, amid steadily increasing tensions with Israel. [...]

Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander

19 April 2024

Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their fears of supporting Ukraine. [...]

Gaza, genocide and the world’s most heinous crime

19 April 2024

The words of the Jewish lawyer who coined the term 'genocide' still hold lessons for us today. [...]

Analysis: Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea

19 April 2024

A direct Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites would yield little while risking too much. [...]

Cass Review: A victory for women, children and common sense

19 April 2024

The review into gender care services in England exposed one of the biggest medical negligence scandals in recent times. [...]

Client accuses therapist of rape during session

19 April 2024

Ella Janneh has brought a civil claim against Michael Lousada after he faced no criminal charges. [...]

Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment

19 April 2024

Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march. [...]

Just Stop Oil guilty of Les Mis aggravated trespass

19 April 2024

Five protesters stormed the West End performance and brought the show to a halt on 5 October 2023. [...]

'Chaos' as gaggle of Egyptian geese delays trains

19 April 2024

Commuters in London described "total chaos" when a gaggle of geese brought trains to a standstill. [...]

Squatters begin leaving Gordon Ramsay pub

19 April 2024

Four squatters left the pub on Friday after a court order was made to allow the owners to retake it. [...]

Three men jailed over gang shooting in Hackney

19 April 2024

Shemiah Bell, Marcus Pottinger and Connel Bamgboye are jailed for their role in the 2022 attack. [...]

Stalker who sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards is jailed

19 April 2024

Myra Carvalho had hand-delivered two of the letters to the pop star's address, a court hears. [...]

Brixton Academy reopens for first time since crush

19 April 2024

Two people were killed and a woman remains in hospital following the incident in December 2022. [...]

Byron statue move planned 66 years after go-ahead

19 April 2024

Lord Lytton, Byron's great-great-great-grandson, says the bronze "languishes" in an isolated spot. [...]

London Marathon 2024: Route, runners, road closures and how to watch

19 April 2024

More than 50,000 runners, with their reasons and motivations, will aim to tackle the 26.2 miles, while raising millions of pounds for charity in the process. [...]

Murder arrest after Waltham Forest stabbing

19 April 2024

A man in his 30s died at the scene and police are trying to find and notify his family, the Met says. [...]

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials

18 April 2024

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found. [...]

Having a Mayor: Hustings... what hustings?

18 April 2024

This week, the BBC London trio discuss hustings and why few candidates are attending them this year. [...]

How would the next London mayor change the capital?

16 April 2024

We asked London's mayoral candidates what they would change in London ahead of polling day on 2 May. [...]

Can the London mayor solve cost-of-living issues?

17 April 2024

BBC London spoke to votes in east London about how feeling the pinch could affect their vote. [...]

What is the London mayoral election?

19 March 2024

From bringing ID to postal voting, here's all you need to know about how to vote on 2 May. [...]

What does the mayor and the London Assembly do?

21 March 2024

With Londoners due to head to the polls on 2 May, the BBC looks at what the role means for the capital. [...]

The candidates vying to be the next London mayor

2 April 2024

The campaign to be the next London mayor has begun with the election due to be held on 2 May 2024. [...]

Behind the scenes at London's most glittering show

14 April 2024

An immersive theatre show opens, based on the Oscar-winning film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. [...]

London charity tackles isolation through music

13 April 2024

The Spitz goes into care homes, day centres and hospitals to teach older people the power of music. [...]

The cab-driver brothers with designs on Brixton

8 April 2024

What started as a clothing design idea for Daniel O’Connell and Pete Adams has grown into a successful fashion business. [...]

Watch: E-bike explodes at a London railway station

8 April 2024

London Fire Brigade says e-bike and e-scooter fires are the capital's fastest growing fire risk. [...]

Swapping of the Guards: UK and France celebrate friendship

8 April 2024

Troops swap places in Paris and London to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale was signed. [...]

Can troubled Thames Water avoid collapse?

5 April 2024

The future of the UK's biggest water firm is uncertain as its parent company defaults on interest payments. [...]

Service charges: Who, what, where, when, why?

13 April 2024

Steep rises in service fees have left some leaseholders feeling trapped and others in debt. [...]

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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19 April 2024

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19 April 2024