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Africa: All of Africa Today - May 1, 2026

1 May 2026

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South Africa: Two Dead, Multiple Injured in Eastern Cape Crash - South African News Briefs - May 1, 2026

1 May 2026

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Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Waives Tolls On Select Exits After Flooding Causes Major Traffic Snarl-Up

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion. [...]

Africa: May Day - African Workers Decry Rising Inequality, 'Vanishing Billions' and Elite Control

1 May 2026

[Vanguard] Organised labour under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has raised concern over what it describes as worsening inequality and economic hardship across the continent. [...]

Africa: African Nations to Benefit From China's Two-Year Zero-Tariff Regime

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- China's zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it will come into effect starting May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028. [...]

Mozambique: Mozambique and U.S. Sign Agreement Valued At Over U.S.$500 Million

1 May 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique and the United States on Wednesday signed a memorandum of undertanding valued at 537.5 million dollars under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). [...]

Kenya: Govt Eases Fuel Standards for Six Months Amid Supply Disruptions

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Investments Trade and Industry has approved a temporary adjustment of fuel standards to ensure steady supply amid global disruptions. [...]

Kenya: Global Oil Prices Rise and Fall, but Kenya's Pump Prices Stay High? the Data Says, Mostly Yes

30 April 2026

[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes [...]

Africa: Amine Laghidi, the First Moroccan and African to be Awarded a Prize at the Trieste Summit

30 April 2026

[allAfrica] The Honorable Professor Amine Laghidi, an eminent international expert and presiding head of several global organizations, has been bestowed with the Special Award at the Trieste Summit. [...]

Tanzania: Regional Oil Refinery - Why It Matters for Tanzania

1 May 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to host the envisaged oil refinery plant in Tanga, a project expected to boost fuel supply in East Africa, enhance energy security and strengthen regional integration. [...]

Mozambique: Small Increase in Minimum Wage, But No Hikes for Health, Govt Workers

1 May 2026

[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Small increases in minimum wages for the private sector were approved Tuesday (28 April) by the Council of Ministers, after negotiations between government, employers and the trade union federation Consilimo. [...]

Kenya: Government Losing Over Ksh 120 Billion Annually to Illicit Alcohol Trade, MPs Told

30 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The country is losing more than KSh 120 billion annually in tax revenue due to the widespread trade in illicit alcohol, Members of Parliament have been told, underscoring the growing scale of the underground market and its deepening economic and public health implications. [...]

Kenya: Atwoli Warns IEBC Over Rising Political Rallies, Cautions Against Pre-Election Tensions

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies. [...]

South Africa: Govt Pays Tribute to Workers Across the Nation

1 May 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026. [...]

South Africa: Workers the 'Heartbeat of the Economy'

1 May 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day. [...]

Nigeria: Oil Workers Face Mounting Pressure As NUPENG Promises Lifeline On May Day

1 May 2026

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has assured oil and gas workers of renewed attention to their welfare, safer working conditions, and stronger representation as the sector continues to face rising operational and economic pressures. [...]

Tanzania: Huge Budget Approved for Expanding Building Better Tomorrow Programme

1 May 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- NATIONAL Assembly has approved a 1.105tri/- budget for the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2026/27 financial year, setting the stage for nationwide expansion of the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) programme, aimed at tackling youth unemployment through commercial agriculture. [...]

Liberia: As Environmental Protection Agency to Release Report On Latest Fish Die Off Near Bea Mountain Mine Expert Warns of Long Term Contamination

1 May 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] WANGEKOR TOWN -- Summary: [...]

Liberia: GOL Paves the Way for Planet One Takeover to Unlock Putu Iron Ore Deposit, Create Jobs, and Long-Stalled Mining Production

1 May 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has granted its explicit consent for the Change of Control of the long-delayed Putu Iron Ore Project, clearing the way for Planet One Natural Resources Holdings PTE. Ltd. to assume ownership of one of the country's most significant untapped mineral assets, according to official correspondence from the Ministry of Mines and Energy. [...]

Tanzania: Mbeya Electrification Project Nears Completion

1 May 2026

[Daily News] Mbeya -- THE project to connect 105 hamlets to electricity in Mbeya Region has reached 93 per cent completion, raising fresh hope for more than 3,400 residents set to benefit from the vital energy service. [...]

Zimbabwe: International Workers' Day - CWGH Calls for Urgent Health Investment, Warns of Rising Diseases and Worker Risks

1 May 2026

[New Zimbabwe] The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has warned that Zimbabwe is sitting on a "growing powder keg" of disease and a failing public health system, calling for urgent investment in healthcare and stronger protections for workers. [...]

Liberia: EPA Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mine in Gbarpolu

1 May 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a large-scale gold mining operation run by Nugget Era Mining Company in Gbelee Town, Gbarpolu County, after finding the company was operating across 32 claims without a valid environmental permit. [...]

Nigeria: Workers' Day - FCT Residents Decry Rising Cost of Living

1 May 2026

[Daily Trust] As Nigeria marks Workers' Day, some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lamented the rising cost of living, saying it is becoming increasingly difficult to survive despite their continued commitment to work. [...]

Zimbabwe: Soldiers Help Chinese Gold Miners Invade Chimanimani As Conflict With Mozambicans Beckons

1 May 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreNews Archive AccessBusiness Risk ProtectionAfrica World NewsA GROUP of Chinese nationals-whose identities are yet to be established-has embarked on large-scale illegal riverbed gold mining in Chimanimani, with the evident support of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and 26-year-old Chief Peter Ngorima. [...]

Liberia: Liberia Seals Strategic Tourism Deals in Malta, Unlocking Jobs, Skills and Investment Pipeline

1 May 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia / Valletta -- Liberia has recorded a major breakthrough in its effort to reposition tourism as a driver of economic growth, following a high-level four-day mission to Malta by the Director General of the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), Madam Princess Eva Cooper. [...]

Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

1 May 2026

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8. [...]

Russia hammers targets across Ukraine overnight

1 May 2026

Attacks on towns on the Black Sea and in central Ukraine kill one, injure several. [...]

What do Ukraine’s robot soldiers mean for the future of warfare?

1 May 2026

Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions. [...]

On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can

1 May 2026

Gaza's economic collapse leaves workers in perilous jobs, with unemployment soaring amid ongoing devastation. [...]

Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?

1 May 2026

At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence. [...]

Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

1 May 2026

Meanwhile, the Celtics-76ers playoff heads for a decisive Game 7 after Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93. [...]

Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks

1 May 2026

Iran’s president calls the US siege 'intolerable' as Donald Trump says war may resume. [...]

Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US

1 May 2026

After months of campaigns and questions, FIFA says Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will remain in the US. [...]

New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag

1 May 2026

Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag. [...]

Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla

1 May 2026

Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters. [...]

Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action

1 May 2026

Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 2,586 people and wounded more than 8,000 since March 2, local media report. [...]

Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race

30 April 2026

Arsenal will move six points clear of EPL title rivals Man City, who will have two games in hand, if they beat Fulham. [...]

Palestine FA chief hits out at Israel federation VP at FIFA Congress

30 April 2026

Palestine and Israel representatives had been lined up close together at the FIFA Congress in Canada. [...]

First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension

30 April 2026

American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. [...]

US gas reaches $4.30 per gallon; Trump says prices will drop after Iran war

30 April 2026

Price of petrol in US jumps by nearly 30 cents in one week amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and Iran diplomatic deadlock. [...]

Palestinians mourn football loving teenager killed by Israeli army

30 April 2026

Mourners in Hebron laid to rest 16-year-old Ibrahim al-Khayatt who was shot in the chest by Israeli soldiers. [...]

Kenya’s Sawe hailed at State House after historic marathon

30 April 2026

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome from President William Ruto. [...]

Palestinian journalist released from Israeli prison unrecognisable

30 April 2026

Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi was released from Israeli prison with severe weight loss, showing signs of torture [...]

Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways

30 April 2026

Pentagon chief testifies alongside top general for second day, in first public Congressional hearings since war began. [...]

Flotilla activist: Israel’s ‘brutal attack’ will not deter us

30 April 2026

Activist Omer Aslan says Israel’s interception of 22 boats late Wednesday will not stop the Global Sumud Flotilla. [...]

How is Israel replicating its Gaza tactics in Lebanon?

30 April 2026

Widespread Israeli attacks on civilian targets in Lebanon are a repeated tactic from Gaza. [...]

Trump says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmation

30 April 2026

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Iran will play their World Cup matches, leading to agreement from US President. [...]

US-Venezuela direct flights resume after seven-year suspension

30 April 2026

The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in seven years departed Miami for Caracas on Thursday. [...]

RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla

30 April 2026

Among the detained journalists are Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz. [...]

US passes law to resume DHS funding and end partial government shutdown

30 April 2026

Trump signs funding measure, which excludes ICE, ending weeks-long crisis that left many federal workers without pay. [...]

Woman charged over fatal London school crash

1 May 2026

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023. [...]

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men

1 May 2026

Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day. [...]

Senior police officer investigated in arrest footage case

1 May 2026

Three people at Northamptonshire Police are under investigation. [...]

Vintage fashion theft hit as shoplifting booms

1 May 2026

Organised criminals are targeting vintage fashion shops, as sales in the second-hand market soar. [...]

Staff at more than 30 schools to strike over pay

1 May 2026

Support staff in more than 30 schools in Merton and Greenwich are walking out over pay on Friday. [...]

Push for improved action on eating disorder care

1 May 2026

A petition started by people with eating disorders calls for improved earlier care and better prevention measures. [...]

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Polanski criticism

1 May 2026

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police used extreme force in the arrest. [...]

Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics

1 May 2026

London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take. [...]

What you need to know as Croydon heads into mayor's election

16 April 2026

Jason Perry, who was first elected as mayor in 2022, is running along with seven other candidates. [...]

Shock and anger in Golders Green Jewish community

30 April 2026

There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave. [...]

'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle

30 April 2026

"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect. [...]

Public told 'be alert, not alarmed' as terror threat level raised after Golders Green attack

1 May 2026

The UK's threat level has been lifted from "substantial" to "severe" for the first time in more than four years. [...]

Protesters jeer as Starmer arrives in Golders Green

30 April 2026

A group shouted "Keir Starmer, Jew harmer" as his car entered a building where the prime minister met with emergency services. [...]

What we know about the Golders Green stabbings

30 April 2026

Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident. [...]

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

30 April 2026

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

What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

29 April 2026

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

London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections

7 April 2026

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

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

23 April 2026

What are the main political parties posing as solutions to London's deepening housing crisis? [...]

London Tories 'a credible alternative to Labour'

30 April 2026

The Conservatives' leader says her party is "the only credible alternative to Labour at these London elections". [...]

Shopping for Westminster's votes on Oxford Street

30 April 2026

Labour seized Westminster, a flagship Tory council, four years ago for the first time in history. [...]

Gloves off in the battle to be Newham's next mayor

24 April 2026

Unhappiness with the party's Gaza policy and infighting has left Labour facing challenges in Newham. [...]

Potholes dominate council campaigning in Barnet

22 April 2026

Reform UK's rise makes winning back Barnet more complicated for the Tories than just beating Labour. [...]

A battle of step counts for votes in Merton

16 April 2026

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

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

29 April 2026

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

What you need to know as Sutton heads into local elections

7 April 2026

One of south-west London's more suburban areas, Sutton Council is up for election on 7 May. [...]

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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1 May 2026

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1 May 2026