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Nigeria: The WhatsApp Chat That Could End a Health Crisis #CPHIA2025

24 October 2025

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- Every day in Nigeria, hundreds of women and thousands of children lose their lives to preventable causes, yet in some of the country's most remote corners, a smartphone notification from HelpMum is now helping rewrite that story. [...]

Africa: Africa Should Not Expect Much From Donald Trump

23 October 2025

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Donald Trump is bad news for Africa. He was tough on Africa in his first term, and after nine months, his second term is shaping up to be much worse. [...]

Africa: African Countries Must Invest in Genomic Surveillance to Eliminate Rabies

23 October 2025

[allAfrica] Every year, rabies silently kills children across East Africa, even though it is one of the few infectious diseases that is 100% preventable. Globally, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths a year, mainly in Africa and Asia. In Kenya, 99% of human cases are attributed to dog bites/ scratches. In our region, children are the most vulnerable, often bitten while playing with dogs, and too often not able to access timely post-exposure (PEP) treatment that includes wound washing and vaccines. Families are [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania Resumes SGR Operations After Ruvu Derailment

24 October 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has resumed operations on its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, a day after services were suspended following a derailment near Ruvu Station. [...]

Zimbabwe: In Zimbabwe, Secondhand Clothes From the West Are Collapsing the Local Textile Industry

24 October 2025

[IPS] Mutare, Zimbabwe -- Shamiso Marambanyika assists a male customer in selecting a pair of jeans on a Saturday morning in Mutare, a city in the eastern part of Zimbabwe. [...]

South Africa: SA Pushes Debt Sustainability, Green Financing and Disaster Response Before G20 Summit

24 October 2025

[Daily Maverick] A month before South Africa hosts the first G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil, the country is pushing key issues of debt sustainability and the cost of capital, mobilising financing for Just Energy Transitions, harnessing critical minerals and disaster-risk response. [...]

Zimbabwe: South Africa Welcomes Zimbabwe's Move to Lift Maize Import Ban

23 October 2025

[263Chat] South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen has hailed Zimbabwe's decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports describing it as a vital step towards regional food security and economic stability. [...]

Ghana: Public Expenditure Goes Electronic Effective Jan. 2026

24 October 2025

[Ghanaian Times] Effective January 2026, the Comptroller and Accountant-General will cease issuing manual cheques as all public expenditures will be processed through the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), Deputy Finance Minister, Mr. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has announced. [...]

South Africa: What Features to Look for in a Legitimate Forex Trading Platform for African Traders

21 October 2025

[InfoWire] There's no shortage of trading platforms vying for attention in Africa's forex market. From Lagos to Cape Town, brokers are pitching fast execution, leverage options, and sleek dashboards. But for experienced traders, a flashy interface is never the full story. What matters is whether the platform holds up under real pressure. Whether your capital, data, and execution are actually safe. And whether the platform can adapt to the volatile and often fragmented realities of African markets. [...]

Ethiopia: Federal Revenue Hits 323 Billion Birr in Three Months, Up From 152 Billion Last Year

24 October 2025

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The federal government collected 323 billion birr in revenue during the first three months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, marking a significant increase from 152 billion birr collected during the same period last year. [...]

Liberia: Turkish Airlines Team Assesses RIA Facilities

24 October 2025

[Liberian Observer] A high-level delegation from Turkish Airlines has begun a two-day technical assessment visit to the Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Margibi County as part of the airline's preparatory engagements to commence direct flight operations between Monrovia and Istanbul. [...]

South Africa: Outrage As Cape Town Rubbish Removal Company Fails to Pay Workers

24 October 2025

[GroundUp] City of Cape Town says it will strengthen checks and balances when appointing contractors in the future [...]

Kenya: Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Dualing to Cost Sh90bn, Set for 2027 Completion

24 October 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The dualing of the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway will cost about Sh90 billion and is expected to be completed by June 2027, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced. [...]

Kenya: Extortion and Ransomware Drive Over Half of Cyberattacks

24 October 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- In 80% of the cyber incidents Microsoft's security teams investigated last year, attackers sought to steal data -- a trend driven more by financial gain than intelligence gathering. According to the latest Microsoft Digital Defense Report, written with our Chief Information Security Officer Igor Tsyganskiy, over half of cyberattacks with known motives were driven by extortion or ransomware. That's at least 52% of incidents fueled by financial gain, while attacks focused solely on espionage made up just [...]

Zambia: Malawi, Zambia Signs a Landmark Maize Procurement Deal

23 October 2025

[Nyasa Times] Malawi and Zambia have signed a landmark maize procurement agreement of 200,000 metric tonnes worth K387.7billion ($76 million). [...]

Africa: Cloud, AI Dominate Africa's 2025 Tech Landscape, Cio100 Report

23 October 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity have emerged as Africa's top technology priorities, signaling a shift from digital experimentation to full-scale strategic execution, according to the CIO100 Megatrends 2025 Report by CIO Africa (by dx⁵). [...]

Africa: Nigeria's Building Boom Lifts Lafarge Africa's Nine-Month Profit By 246 Percent

23 October 2025

[Premium Times] A wave of real estate development in the cities and urban centres of Africa's most populous nation, where the government requires $6.25 billion in yearly investment to narrow a housing shortfall, is fuelling demand for building materials, particularly cement. [...]

Namibia: Namibia's Wealth Must Fuel Inclusive Growth, Says Nandi-Ndaitwah

23 October 2025

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has acknowledged that Namibia is among the world's most unequal societies. [...]

South Africa: Meat Madness As Prices Hit Seven-Year High

23 October 2025

[Scrolla] Meat prices have increased again, with stewing beef up 32% and overall meat inflation at 11.7% - the highest in seven years. Eggs, milk and rice have become cheaper, offering some relief as transport and fuel costs continue to drop. [...]

Kenya: Govt Clarifies Website Takedowns Under Cybercrime Act Subject to Judicial Review

23 October 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has said website takedowns under the revised Cybercrime Act will be undertake subject to judicial review amid a court battle over the amended law. [...]

Nigeria: Minister Hails First African Free Trade Agreement Exporter

23 October 2025

[Leadership] The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended the former managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chinwe Ezenwa, describing her as Nigeria's first entrepreneur to export under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). [...]

Uganda: Uganda Targets $500bn Economy Powered By Clean, Sustainable Energy

23 October 2025

[Nile Post] The government has set its sights on becoming a $500 billion economy, driven by clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. [...]

Liberia: Death Toll Rises in Ghastly Road Accident

23 October 2025

[New Dawn] The death toll from Wednesday's ghastly road accident between Thomas's Farm and SKT, along the Gbarnga-Monrovia highway, has reportedly climbed to more than seven, deepening national grief and raising renewed concerns about road safety across Liberia. [...]

Liberia: Liberia Faces Huge Budget Credibility, Sustainability Challenges

23 October 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Senate Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee has described the budget credibility in Liberia as a significant challenge due to factors such as off-budget spending, weak oversight, and issues with timely implementation. [...]

Africa: Can the World Investment Summit in Abuja Transform Africa's Economic Future?

24 October 2025

[Vanguard] Nigeria will host the World Investment Summit (WIS) from April 27 to 30, 2026. The event will take place in Abuja and bring together heads of state, ministers, global investors, and business leaders. Over 80 presidents and prime ministers, 96 ministers, 800 speakers, and 8,000 delegates will attend. [...]

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid

24 October 2025

'Coalition of the Willing' to meet to step up pressure on Russia's Putin after a new round of sanctions. [...]

The US warships off Venezuela aren’t there to fight drugs

24 October 2025

Washington’s Caribbean build-up isn’t about traffickers. It’s about projecting power and pushing regime change. [...]

FBI’s NBA probe puts booming business of sports betting in the spotlight

24 October 2025

Prior to events relating to the NBA, India banned online gambling in August hitting its national cricket team's sponsor. [...]

Rashford wants permanent Barcelona move from Manchester United

24 October 2025

England international Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from childhood club Manchester United in July. [...]

Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power

24 October 2025

Right-wing narratives about immigration have made inroads in the Netherlands. [...]

Anthony Aguilar: Witness to the Gaza genocide

24 October 2025

Anthony Aguilar talks about the violence he witnessed as a security contractor with the notorious GHF in Gaza. [...]

Trump wants to ‘freeze’ Russia-Ukraine war: Who gets what if that happens?

24 October 2025

Currently, Russia controls all of the Luhansk region and part of Donetsk alongside most of Kherson and Zaporizhia. [...]

Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader

24 October 2025

Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members including 2028 presidential candidate. [...]

Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks

24 October 2025

The Trump administration says it has ‘terminated’ all trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government commercial. [...]

NBA gambling arrests stun league, expose mafia links: What to know

24 October 2025

A total of 34 people were arrested, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones. [...]

Renewed Lionel Messi to lead Inter Miami into playoffs against Nashville SC

24 October 2025

Argentina's Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Inter Miami earlier on Thursday keeping him in the MLS until 2028. [...]

Curry’s heroics overshadow Gordon’s 50-point night in Warriors’ OT win

24 October 2025

Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon nets 50 points but it is not enough as Stephen Curry leads Golden State to NBA win. [...]

RSF drones target Sudan’s Khartoum in fourth day of sustained attacks

24 October 2025

Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport amid uncertainty over its reopening. [...]

Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid on West Bank as settlers rampage

24 October 2025

Israeli forces kill youth in Nablus in the occupied territory, as settlers destroy property near Ramallah. [...]

Trump says US will expand strikes on ‘narco-terrorists’ to land

24 October 2025

President Donald Trump said attacks on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ do not need a declaration of war or Congress approval. [...]

Trump administration to open up Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling

24 October 2025

It said the 'sweeping package' would 'boost energy development, modernise land and resource management' in Alaska. [...]

Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Caribbean, kills one in Haiti

24 October 2025

The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend. [...]

The ancient art of Istanbul’s porters survives modern challenges in Turkiye

24 October 2025

Istanbul's porters haul massive loads, preserving an ancient craft vital to the city's historical markets and hans. [...]

Lithuanian president says Russian jets violated the country’s airspace

24 October 2025

Incursion follows series of drone incidents and airspace violations that have led to fears that Russia is testing NATO. [...]

LIVE: UN calls on Israel to open Gaza’s Rafah, increase aid amid ceasefire

24 October 2025

Israeli authorities are refusing to let in 600 aid trucks per day as specified in ceasefire deal, UN official says. [...]

At least 25 killed in India after bus catches fire in crash with motorcycle

24 October 2025

The fire trapped dozens on board, many of whom were sleeping, as it drove along a highway in Andhra Pradesh state. [...]

White House confirms Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia tour

24 October 2025

Trump said he hoped he and Xi could 'work out a lot of our doubts and questions' after months of trade tensions. [...]

US man executed with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder

24 October 2025

Anthony Boyd, 54, earlier lost his appeal to be executed by firing squad by the state of Alabama. [...]

Why 25-year-old Mahnoor Omer took Pakistan to court over periods

24 October 2025

Sanitary pads in Pakistan carry up to 40 percent taxes. That amounts to punishing women, say critics - for being women. [...]

Trump says trade talks with Canada terminated over Reagan advertisement

24 October 2025

US president says fraudulent advertisement featuring the late President Ronald Reagan to blame for termination of talks. [...]

Family pledges to rebuild ski shop wrecked by fire

24 October 2025

Finches Emporium was devastated in the blaze on 16 October, with the family escaping across a roof. [...]

'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health'

24 October 2025

How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme. [...]

Bank of England chief tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person

24 October 2025

Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet. [...]

Man charged with murder after father stabbed

24 October 2025

Earl Junior Strachan is charged following the fatal stabbing of Sanchini Thompson on 15 October. [...]

Mystery black soldier identified by art experts

24 October 2025

The National Army Museum says it has identified a bandsman in a post Battle of Waterloo portrait. [...]

Met Police officers sacked after BBC Panorama investigation

23 October 2025

The chair of the panel called the conduct of Sgt Joe McIlvenny and PCs Philip Neilson and Martin Borg a "disgrace". [...]

Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit-and-run

23 October 2025

The 41-year-old grime MC is accused of driving off after hitting a man in north-east London. [...]

Affordable housing quota for London falls to 20%

23 October 2025

Sir Sadiq Khan agrees a deal with government to lower quotas to try and speed up housing projects. [...]

Covid denier found guilty of encouraging terrorism

23 October 2025

Paul Martin, who said there was no pandemic, urged people to stage an armed revolt, his trial hears. [...]

Baby P's mother 'could be deceiving' parole panel

23 October 2025

Tracey Connelly was jailed for admitting causing or allowing the death of her 17-month-old son. [...]

TfL sorry as Northern line delays enter fifth day

23 October 2025

A signal failure at Stockwell means controllers are manually talking trains through the area. [...]

Woman with Parkinson's plays clarinet during brain surgery

21 October 2025

Denise Bacon, 65, underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) as Parkinson's Disease has affected her ability to walk, swim, dance and play her instrument. [...]

Watch: 'I started my own scream club in London'

20 October 2025

A 'scream club' has hosted its first London event at Primrose Hill. [...]

Watch: BBC follows family forced to move four times in a year and live in hotel for months

16 October 2025

Danielle and her three children have moved four times in a year after her landlord wanted to sell their flat. [...]

Watch: The London Weather Watcher who never stops

12 October 2025

Ruth Wadey’s weather photos have for a decade now lit up forecasts from her Twickenham balcony. [...]

London bus crashes into taxi and dental clinic

8 October 2025

Dashcam video shows the moment a double decker bus ploughs into a taxi and building in Westminster. [...]

Streamer reacts to Storm Amy wobbly plane landings

6 October 2025

A live streamer is full of nerves watching planes wobble into landing at Heathrow during Storm Amy. [...]

Fare dodgers: 'He doesn't look like a child'

20 October 2025

BBC London offers a window into the world of the people trying to stop fare evaders. [...]

Has the Elizabeth line led to a rise in rental prices?

20 October 2025

Data suggests rents along the line's route have risen disproportionately since it opened in 2022. [...]

Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London

17 October 2025

Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting. [...]

'Did racism stop my dad becoming Football League's first black referee?'

17 October 2025

The stepson of a London referee fears he lost out on the top job due to racial discrimination. [...]

Disability hate crime: 'It's the worst I've experienced it'

16 October 2025

Home Office statistics suggest disability related hate crime is falling, but Steven Lacey's lived experience paints a different picture. [...]

'Daily migraines forced me out of my job'

15 October 2025

Sean O'Hara has said his migraine symptoms are like a "constant thumping ache". [...]

How group singing is helping London mums with postnatal depression

14 October 2025

New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS. [...]

High street gambling venues going unchecked, BBC finds

14 October 2025

Zoe found her ex-partner Kester had spent £250,000 on his secret gambling addiction. [...]

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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24 October 2025

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24 October 2025