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Africa: All of Africa Today - July 17, 2026

17 July 2026

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Nigeria: Nigerians Want Cheaper Petrol, but Renewed Hormuz Battle Won't Make That Happen

17 July 2026

[Premium Times] Many Nigerians clamoured that petrol prices should return to the pre-war level. [...]

Uganda: Kapchorwa Bus Tragedy - 23 Ndejje Pupils Feared Dead After School Tour Turns Fatal

17 July 2026

[New Light] Kapchorwa: At least 23 pupils of King David Junior School Ndejje are feared dead following a road accident in Kapchorwa District on Thursday evening, as the pupils travelled for a field trip whose exact destination remained unclear at the time of the crash. [...]

Central Africa: Gabon's Public Debt Rises 23 Percent As Government Turns to Regional Markets

17 July 2026

[Daba Finance] Gabon's outstanding public debt rose 23% year-on-year to 8,780.3 billion FCFA at the end of December 2025, driven by a sharp increase in domestic borrowing as the government shifted away from traditional external financing. [...]

Zimbabwe: Govt Plans Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Every Province

17 July 2026

[263Chat] The Government is establishing treatment and drug rehabilitation centres across the country as part of efforts to address drug and substance abuse. [...]

South Africa: Cape Flats Residents Fight Extortionists - South African News Briefs - July 17, 2026

17 July 2026

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Zimbabwe: Breaking the Silence - Zimbabwean Youth Leader Calls for Urgent Investment in Mental Health

17 July 2026

[UN News] For Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, mental health advocacy began with a personal loss: while studying psychology at the University of Zimbabwe, she learned that a fellow student had died by suicide. [...]

Kenya: Greenpeace Demands Halt to Dangote's $17bn Kenya Coastal Refinery

17 July 2026

[RFI] Climate rights group Greenpeace Africa called for a halt to a proposed mega oil refinery project by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya's coastal region, warning of environmental risks. [...]

Gambia: Petroleum Commission Earns Over $1 Million From Upstream Petroleum Activities in 2025

17 July 2026

[Foroyaa] The Petroleum Commission generated more than US$1 million from upstream petroleum activities in 2025, according to its 2025 Activity Report and Financial Statements presented to the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly. [...]

Rwanda: Unemployment Stood At 13.4 Percent in May

17 July 2026

[New Times] Rwanda's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, but the number of people facing some form of labour market challenge increased, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). [...]

Kenya: Uber to Acquire Glovo in Kenya, Other Markets in Sh1.95tn Deal

17 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- U.S.-based mobility and delivery platform Uber is set to acquire Glovo Kenya after striking a deal to buy Berlin-based Delivery Hero's food delivery business across 50 markets. [...]

South Africa: Operation Prosper Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Mining, Organised Crime

17 July 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] A nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, organised crime and gang-related violence has resulted in the arrest of 1 149 suspects during June, as law enforcement agencies intensified intelligence-driven operations across South Africa. [...]

Kenya: Stanbic Bank Apppoints Safaricom Executive Michael Mutiga As Kenya CEO

17 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026. [...]

Liberia: LTA Unveils Sweeping Telecom Reforms, Revokes Star Cell License After Six Years of Inactivity

17 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is embarking on what could be its most significant regulatory overhaul in nearly two decades, introducing a series of reforms aimed at expanding telecommunications access, strengthening consumer protection, and tightening oversight of service providers operating in the country. [...]

Liberia: Senate Concurs With House to Print L$79 Billion

17 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberian Senate has unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives, authorizing the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) to procure and print up to L$79 billion in additional Liberian dollar banknotes. [...]

Liberia: The Deadly, Unlicensed Nigerian Gold Mine

17 July 2026

[Liberian Observer] On a Friday morning last year, Peter Togba went mining in an abandoned pit. Suddenly, he tripped and fell into the pit, and with no one else there to rescue him, he drowned. He had just turned 20. [...]

Uganda: Mali Military College Delegation Praises Ugandan Pharmaceutical Plant As Model for Africa

17 July 2026

[Nile Post] A high-level Military delegation from 9 African countries currently attending war college studies at the Malian Army War College toured the Dei BioPharma Ltd drugs and vaccines manufacturing campus in Matugga on Wednesday--commending the facility as a model for Africa's pursuit of pharmaceutical self-reliance. [...]

Liberia: NEC Bosses Face Arrest If M-Tosh Debt Goes Unpaid in Two Weeks, Court Rules

17 July 2026

[Liberian Investigator] Every member of the National Elections Commission's Board of Commissioners, along with its executive director and comptroller, faces arrest in two weeks unless the commission settles a judgment debt owed to M-TOSH Print Media Inc., the Commercial Court of Liberia ruled Tuesday. [...]

Liberia: Senate Report Says Liberians Were Overcharged Up to L$131 Million for Fuel

17 July 2026

[Liberian Investigator] Car owners and motorists were overcharged by up to L$131.26 million (approximately US$721,000) at the fuel pump over three weeks earlier this year because the government set gasoline and diesel prices based on an outdated exchange rate, according to two Senate committees. [...]

Liberia: Lisa Launches Nationwide Surveillance to Test Quality of Construction Materials

17 July 2026

[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA) has launched a nationwide market surveillance program to assess the quality of building and construction materials, marking a major step toward strengthening consumer protection, public safety and regulatory oversight in the country's construction sector. [...]

Liberia: Liberia Courts Nigerian Investors With Agro-Industrial Zone Pitch At Trade Forum

17 July 2026

[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment by promoting Liberia's Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Project at the 2026 Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos, positioning the initiative as a key driver of agricultural transformation, industrialization, and job creation. [...]

Liberia: Boakai Expands School Internet Access

17 July 2026

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, July 17, 2026 - President Joseph Boakai has instructed the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) to expand the national school connectivity program, adding 28 more public schools to the ongoing initiative. [...]

Africa: Nigeria Seeks Regional Collaboration to Boost Africa's Digital Economy

17 July 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria has urged African countries to foster greater collaborations to boost the continent's digital economy. [...]

South Africa: Time to Pay Up - a Look At Municipal Debt

17 July 2026

[GroundUp] More than R161-billion owed for electricity, water and taxes [...]

Kenya: High Input Costs, Taxes Dim Kenya's Appeal to Investors

17 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- For decades, Kenya has enjoyed a reputation as East Africa's investment gateway, attracting multinational corporations with its strategic location, relatively sophisticated financial sector, modern transport infrastructure and access to a regional market of more than 300 million people. [...]

US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate

20 July 2026

Iranian media report blasts in cities in the far north and far south, including Tabriz and Chabahar. [...]

Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran

20 July 2026

US forces attack Iran for ninth consecutive night as one US soldier killed in northern Iraq. [...]

US soldier killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iranian drone

19 July 2026

The death brings the number of US soldiers killed since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran to 17. [...]

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife announce birth of fourth child

19 July 2026

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years. [...]

A bird’s-eye view as Donald Trump arrives for the World Cup final

19 July 2026

Donald Trump arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina aboard Marine One. [...]

Fans in Madrid go wild as Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup

19 July 2026

Fans in Madrid erupted in celebration after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final. [...]

When is the next FIFA World Cup? 2030 hosts, dates and format

19 July 2026

The 2030 tournament will span six countries and three continents as FIFA celebrates the World Cup's centenary. [...]

Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup

19 July 2026

Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain win their second World Cup. [...]

When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina

19 July 2026

Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the winner against Argentina in extra time. [...]

Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements

19 July 2026

Hundreds gather near the border as far-right figures push to rebuild settlements removed in 2005 [...]

World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules?

19 July 2026

Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts. [...]

What happened in the first half of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?

19 July 2026

All the biggest talking points and statistics from the first 45 minutes of a goalless World Cup final in New Jersey. [...]

Andy Burnham’s in-tray: The challenges facing the new UK PM

19 July 2026

Andy Burnham will become Britain's next prime minister on Monday, with huge challenges and opportunities. [...]

Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five

19 July 2026

Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima. [...]

The UK gets its seventh prime minister in 10 years

19 July 2026

Incoming PM Andy Burnham will immediately face foreign policy challenges, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. [...]

Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in Indonesia

19 July 2026

Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia. [...]

Fans light up NYC’s Little Argentina ahead of Spain World Cup final clash

19 July 2026

Fans light up NYC’s Little Argentina ahead of Spain World Cup final clash. [...]

Trump visit causes logistical delays at World Cup final

19 July 2026

Al Jazeera reporters faced lengthy queues to enter the stadium due to tighter security checks. [...]

The story behind Gaza’s #TheyLiedToYou campaign

19 July 2026

The story behind Gaza’s #TheyLiedToYou campaign [...]

Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for drug smuggling

19 July 2026

Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging. [...]

‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides

19 July 2026

Decree comes after hardline backers of the Iranian government accused officials of treason for signing an MoU with US. [...]

At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack on military convoy

19 July 2026

At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed after a joint Malian army and Russia's Africa Corps convoy was ambushed. [...]

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Rubio ahead of Trump talks

19 July 2026

Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting. [...]

NYC swells with Spanish, Argentinian fans anticipating World Cup glory

19 July 2026

World Cup in NYC offered a chance for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to display progressive messaging on the world stage. [...]

What happened to the Jewish left?

19 July 2026

Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Labour Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left today. [...]

Apology over brown tap water smelling of petrol

19 July 2026

Westminster City Council apologises to Pimlico residents whose tap water turned brown. [...]

London's only full-size indoor skate park to close

19 July 2026

Barking Skate Park in east London is set to close in August to be replaced by padel courts. [...]

Hammersmith Bridge's future 'could be driverless'

19 July 2026

The 139-year-old Grade II* listed Hammersmith bridge was closed to motor vehicles in 2019. [...]

Kirandeep Kaur: 'The big sister who was my world'

18 July 2026

Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India. [...]

Firms to be charged for roadworks on busy routes

18 July 2026

A lane rental scheme has been introduced on busy roads to try and reduce disruption and congestion. [...]

Grosvenor Square reopens as biodiverse city haven

18 July 2026

The green space is reopening after a redesign that aims to make it a climate-adapted nature spot. [...]

Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive

18 July 2026

Beatrix was one of many drivers stuck in miles-long queues on the motorway following a crash. [...]

Locals raise £3,000 to clear fly-tipping hotspot

18 July 2026

The site had been used for unlawful overflow parking and the cars were removed by the council. [...]

Met detective guilty over Sally Bowman photos

17 July 2026

Jason Grafham would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not retired before the tribunal. [...]

Man denies fatally stabbing Airbnb host

17 July 2026

International kart racer Enzo Bettamio, 18, is accused of murdering Kamonnan Thiamphanit in London. [...]

'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse

16 July 2026

With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced. [...]

Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs saved in restoration

16 July 2026

The Victorian sculptures are removed from Historic England's heritage at risk register. [...]

The big blue blimp gracing London's skies

15 July 2026

The tyre and rubber company Goodyear returned with its big blue blimp over London. [...]

The inside scoop: How ice cream vans handle the heat

12 July 2026

Gussy the Ice Cream Man explains his family legacy and shares tips for keeping cool in the heat. [...]

We swapped our London flat for a houseboat

10 July 2026

Some young people who are unable to afford a flat in London are taking to living on water. [...]

'The heat in my flat has made me fear for my life'

10 July 2026

Flora Fynn, 73, contacted BBC Your Voice to say how she's struggling to cope with the heatwave. [...]

'HMP Pentonville handed my son a death sentence'

9 July 2026

Gareth Chumber-Kelly died by suicide at HMP Pentonville just four days after arriving. Now, his mother wants the prison closed down. [...]

Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets

8 July 2026

Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms. [...]

How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations

7 July 2026

The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated [...]

Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers

18 July 2026

Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. [...]

Charlton re-sign free agent Grant for second spell

19 July 2026

Charlton Athletic re-sign free agent Karlan Grant for his second spell at the club. [...]

18 July 2026

'Similar to Courtois' - could Penders become Chelsea number one?

Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois. [...]

West Ham captain Bowen to stay at club

17 July 2026

West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen will stay at the club for the forthcoming season in the Championship. [...]

Dons can push on this season, says returning Tilley

17 July 2026

Returning AFC Wimbledon winger James Tilley says he is fully expecting the League One side to "push on" this season after a relegation fight last term. [...]

QPR striker Celar leaves to join Basel

17 July 2026

Queens Park Rangers striker Zan Celar completes a move to Basel for an undisclosed fee. [...]

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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20 July 2026

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20 July 2026