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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranked Among Worst Labour Rights Violators, Placed On 'Watch List'

8 June 2026

[New Zimbabwe] The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released the 13th edition of the global rights index, the only comprehensive, global annual survey of the violation of workers' rights and has placed Zimbabwe on the 'watch list'. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Begins Europe Tour to Woo Investors, Expand Kenya Exports

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has left for a week-long tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products and strengthening economic ties with key European partners. [...]

Namibia: Telecom Given Four Months to Fix Network Problems

8 June 2026

[New Era] Following months of complaints from customers over poor network service, dropped calls and internet outages, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has ordered Telecom Namibia to take urgent steps to stabilise its network and improve service delivery. [...]

Uganda: Inside Museveni's 2026 SONA

8 June 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to present a largely economic scorecard of Uganda's transformation journey, highlighting strong growth in GDP, exports, agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure while warning that corruption, inefficiency and poor service delivery remain major obstacles to achieving the country's development ambitions. [...]

Kenya: Kagwe Pushes for Tougher Action Against Fake Farm Inputs

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has called for stricter global standards on agricultural chemicals and stronger action against counterfeit farm inputs, warning that the continued circulation of substandard pesticides threatens public health, farmer livelihoods, and export markets. [...]

Namibia: Mineworker Underscores Media's Crucial Role ...Reflects On 40-Year Journey

8 June 2026

[New Era] Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) president Poco-Key Mberiuana says the role the media play in advancing workers' rights cannot be overemphasised. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Launches Kenya-Benelux Chamber to Boost Trade, Investment

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has officiated the launch of the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, a move aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between Kenya and the Benelux region comprising Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. [...]

Uganda: Solar Energy Transforming Education in Kilulu-Mbale

8 June 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda -- High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School. [...]

Tanzania: Economic Diplomacy, PPPs and Tanzania's Road to $1 Trillion Economy

8 June 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania looks toward its Vision 2050 ambitions, three themes have emerged at the centre of the country's economic discourse: economic diplomacy, publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) and the aspiration to build a 1 trillion US dollar economy. [...]

Tanzania: NSSF Offers Full Penalty Relief in New Employers' Amnesty Drive

8 June 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN a move aimed at boosting compliance while easing the burden on businesses, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has launched a nationwide amnesty programme granting employers, a chance to clear contribution arrears and enjoy penalties waivers of up to 100 percent. [...]

Kenya: President Ruto Launches Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8 -- President William Ruto has launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce (KBCC) in Brussels, urging European investors to use Kenya as a strategic gateway to Africa. [...]

South Africa: Pensioners Use Their Social Grants to Fix Road

8 June 2026

[GroundUp] King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality says it will now consider including this road in its maintenance budget [...]

Uganda: Uganda's Jet Fuel Gamble Amid Middle East Tensions

8 June 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] How Entebbe's 16 million-litre fuel hydrant is navigating a spiralling crisis [...]

Liberia: 1,000 More Volunteer Teachers to Join Government Payroll

8 June 2026

[New Dawn] Monrovia, June 8, 2026: The Ministry of Education has announced plans to add 1,000 qualified volunteer teachers to the government payroll as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Liberia's education system and improve educators' welfare. [...]

Kenya: KRA Powers Expanded to Pursue Unremitted Pension Deductions

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Employers who fail to remit pension deductions collected from workers could soon face tougher enforcement measures, including bank account freezes and asset seizures, under a new Bill before Parliament. [...]

Kenya: Airtel Opens Four New Customer Care Centres in Nairobi

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Airtel Kenya has opened four new customer service centres in Nairobi as the telecommunications operator moves to meet growing demand for mobile connectivity, digital services and mobile financial solutions. [...]

Namibia: Over 600 Seek Review of Cran's Starlink Decision

8 June 2026

[Namibian] The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has received 624 applications from the public and interested stakeholders requesting it to reconsider its decision on the licence application submitted by Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria Remains Trapped in Power Crisis Despite Interventions

8 June 2026

[Leadership] Nigeria continues to grapple with a deepening electricity crisis despite receiving more than $3.65 billion in World Bank-backed interventions over the past two decades, raising concerns about the effectiveness of reforms and investments in the sector. [...]

Nigeria: LASG Seals 827 Construction Sites in Crackdown On Building Collapse

8 June 2026

[Leadership] The Lagos State Government has sealed 827 construction sites across the state within the last 12 months as part of intensified efforts to curb building collapses and enforce compliance with construction safety standards. [...]

Kenya: Bankers Push for Uniform PAYE Cut to Boost Economy

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has argued that proposed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) relief targeted only at low-income earners will have a limited impact on economic growth, urging the government to instead implement a uniform tax cut across all income bands. [...]

South Africa: Zama Zama - Graham Coetzer Digs Into the Illicit Mining Underworld

8 June 2026

[Daily Maverick] Through exclusive interviews with zama zamas, syndicate insiders, intelligence operatives, and law enforcement officials, Zama Zama sheds light on the hidden mechanics of this shadow economy. [...]

Nigeria: Preventing the Return of Apapa Gridlock

8 June 2026

[Vanguard] The shock emergence of gridlock on the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway last week should worry every Nigerian who remembers the dark days when the nation's busiest port corridor became a symbol of administrative failure. For more than two decades, the Apapa traffic nightmare inflicted untold hardship on residents, motorists, businesses and port users. Thousands of productive hours were wasted daily, goods were delayed, and trillions of naira were lost. The total reconstruction of the Expressway by Dangote [...]

Malawi: Brace for More Blackouts As Key Nkula B Power Unit Remains Offline

8 June 2026

[Nyasa Times] Malawians should prepare for continued electricity rationing and prolonged power outages after a crucial 20-megawatt generating unit at Nkula B Hydro Power Station remained out of service seven weeks after it broke down. [...]

Kenya: President Ruto Begins Europe Tour Focused On Trade, Investment and Export Growth

8 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has departed for an official tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products and strengthening bilateral partnerships. [...]

Rwanda: Govt Reduces 1.5 Million Tonnes of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

8 June 2026

[New Times] Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have cut 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to 36 per cent of the 4.4 million-tonne reduction target set for 2030 under the national climate action plan, according to the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA). [...]

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

8 June 2026

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections [...]

Could ex-ISIL fighters be used against Iran, as a Russian official claimed?

8 June 2026

Russia’s Federal Security Service chief said Western powers could weaponise ex-fighters, but analysts doubt the claim. [...]

Ohio police drag away football pitch invader in pre-World Cup friendly

8 June 2026

US police were filmed dragging away a pitch-invading fan during a friendly football match between Ecuador and Guatemala. [...]

Iran spokesman says US to blame for resumption of hostilities

8 June 2026

Iran’s FM spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Israel’s ally the US is responsible for ‘whatever happens in the region'. [...]

Iran and Israel bomb each other: Is the ceasefire over?

8 June 2026

Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage. [...]

PM Pashinyan’s party wins Armenia election, preliminary results show

8 June 2026

Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party wins 49.81 percent of the vote, the Central Election Commission says. [...]

Israel kills 14 people in attacks across Gaza

8 June 2026

Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday in strikes across Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah. [...]

Philippines earthquake kills 15, prompts tsunami fears: All to know

8 June 2026

The latest tremors come eight months after the Philippines suffered its strongest earthquake in 12 years. [...]

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit

8 June 2026

A cheering crowd dressed in festive attire welcomes the Chinese leader at Pyongyang's main square. [...]

Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu

8 June 2026

Israel’s strikes on Iran expose Trump’s failure to restrain Netanyahu. [...]

Asia’s stock markets dive amid Iran-Israel conflict, Wall Street jitters

8 June 2026

South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls. [...]

Ukraine, Russia trade fire as Zelenskyy allies back call for direct talks

8 June 2026

UK, France, and Germany support Zelenskyy's proposal for a meeting with Putin, as drone attacks continue. [...]

New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns

8 June 2026

Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City, days before the World Cup's opening weekend. [...]

Yemen’s Houthis declare ban on Israeli ships sailing the Red Sea

8 June 2026

Yemen’s Houthis have declared a ‘total ban’ on Israeli vessels wanting to pass through the Red Sea. [...]

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Philippines

8 June 2026

At least 15 people were killed and 129 injured in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines. [...]

Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US

8 June 2026

Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US [...]

Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho’s return as manager

8 June 2026

Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Real Madrid manager, returning to Real Madrid after 13 years. [...]

Israel and Iran exchange attacks as ceasefire falters

8 June 2026

In effort to contain escalation, US President Donald Trump spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, US media reported. [...]

‘Homes turned into ovens’: Millions of Yemenis swelter amid heat, blackouts

8 June 2026

Millions of Yemenis grapple with a heatwave as power cuts add to the suffering of people in the war-torn nation. [...]

Secret Service-level security for NBA Finals with Trump attending Game 3

8 June 2026

Watch party bans, road closures and bag bans in place as US President Trump plans to attend Game 3 with Knicks in lead. [...]

What time are World Cup 2026 matches in my time zone?

8 June 2026

Find out the match time in your part of the world for the 104 fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. [...]

How Lebanon and Iran’s war of words became backdrop for latest Israel clash

8 June 2026

Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon. [...]

Iran war day 101: Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel trade air attacks

8 June 2026

Tensions have escalated between Iran and Israel while ongoing diplomatic efforts have failed to yield lasting peace. [...]

Missiles intercepted over occupied East Jerusalem and West Bank

8 June 2026

The Israeli army said it intercepted missiles launched from Iran on Monday in response to attacks from Israel. [...]

Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

8 June 2026

Portugal are hugely talented but are led by a fading Cristiano Ronaldo and are still grieving the loss of Diogo Jota. [...]

Woman, 19, dies after gunshots heard at house

8 June 2026

Detectives say they were called to the scene in north London just after midnight on Monday. [...]

Stormzy among stars remembering killed Grammy winner

8 June 2026

The musician whose real name was Mark Orabiyi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said. [...]

Celebrations after 'spooky' horse racing tip

8 June 2026

The racing tip was part of a time capsule discovered underneath a statue in Crystal Palace Park, south London. [...]

City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans

8 June 2026

A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns. [...]

Tesco removes hygiene rating - then it reappears

8 June 2026

Mouse droppings and other hygiene failures contribute to the two-star rating given to Clapham's Tesco Express. [...]

Seized knives transformed into park gym equipment

8 June 2026

There are five Steel Warriors gyms across London, transforming weapons into spaces for fitness. [...]

'Indefinite' strike by Goldsmiths staff over cuts

8 June 2026

Goldsmiths says it is working to ensure students' final assessments are not affected by the action. [...]

Rachel Nickell's son and partner relive 1992 murder for new drama

5 June 2026

More than 30 years after Rachel Nickell was murdered, her family speak about their ordeal. [...]

Exclusive access: Testing London's next-generation Piccadilly line trains

5 June 2026

How London's next-generation Piccadilly line trains are "pushing the limits of innovation on rolling stock". [...]

'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'

4 June 2026

The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why? [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

5 June 2026

RMT union members oppose the voluntary introduction of a four-day working week with condensed hours. [...]

How a leaky Victorian school became a much-loved London music venue

3 June 2026

Union Chapel's historic Sunday School has previously been on Historic England's at-risk register. [...]

Builder finds 'spooky' 1964 time capsule

5 June 2026

The coins and letter were in a time capsule found beneath a bust of Sir Joseph Paxton in Crystal Palace Park. [...]

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

3 June 2026

Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back. [...]

Meet London's first all-female air ambulance crew

1 June 2026

The London charity hopes it will encourage more women and girls into aviation and emergency careers. [...]

Biggest rail operator nationalised: What it means

29 May 2026

Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services will be nationalised on Sunday. [...]

Rides to rare breeds: London's secret zoo turns 75

29 May 2026

The zoo, part of the pleasure gardens for the 1951 Festival of Britain, now leads the way in animal conservation. [...]

Lawrence hits double ton as Surrey dominate Hants

7 June 2026

Dan Lawrence scores his first double century as Surrey take early control of their County Championship game with Hampshire. [...]

T20 Blast round-up: Essex claim big win over Middlesex

7 June 2026

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset. [...]

Saracens hammer Trailfinders to end regular season

8 June 2026

Bristol Bears stun defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury with a 26-21 win at Kingsholm on Sunday. [...]

Williams 'doesn't have anything to prove' on return at Queen's

7 June 2026

Serena Williams discusses the reasons for her comeback to competitive tennis and ex-players explain why stars can find a return a tantalising prospect. [...]

Sullivan steps down at West Ham in wake of allegations

6 June 2026

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into his behaviour. [...]

McCall feels 'blessed' as Saracens reign ends

6 June 2026

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says he feels fortunate as his time in charge of the club comes to an end. [...]

Defender Cook among four to sign new Wealdstone deals

7 June 2026

Defender Jack Cook signs a new contract with National League side Wealdstone, keeping him at the club for a sixth season. [...]

Exeter beat Saracens to reach play-offs and end McCall's reign

6 June 2026

Exeter beat bitter rivals Saracens 32-12 to ensure a Prem play-off semi-final and end the reign of long-serving Sarries boss Mark McCall. [...]

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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8 June 2026

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

8 June 2026