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Sunday, December 18, 2022 remains a memorable day as the Global President of Ijebu Jesa Unions’ Conference (IJUC), Engr. Olugbemiga Olusola Abudiore marked his 70th Birthday in grand style with …

Ghana: This Must Be Our Last IMF Bailout - President Mahama

25 May 2026

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama over the weekend took his Resetting Ghana Tour to the Savannah Region, where he expressed the hope that it would be the last time Ghana would seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). [...]

Malawi: Malawians Face Endless Darkness As Power Crisis Deepens

25 May 2026

[Nyasa Times] For many Malawians, electricity has become a privilege that appears without warning and disappears without apology. [...]

Kenya: Visa Report Flags Ai-Powered Scams As Biggest Threat to Digital Payments

25 May 2026

[Capital FM] Criminals are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and social engineering to manipulate users into authorizing payments, a new report by Visa has revealed. [...]

Africa: How can the Global South chart its path to development by seizing the economic and financial opportunities of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, in light of the characteristics of Chinese diplomacy?

25 May 2026

[allAfrica] My stay in China as part of the DongFang scholarship program at Peking University (PKU) allowed me to immerse in the heart of China's institutional and administrative architecture, to meet high-ranking officials responsible for strategic departments, as well as distinguished academics. Visits to cutting-edge industrial sites gave me the opportunity to observe remarkable technological advances, which I see as a major opportunity for our countries. Our delegation, comprising 58 countries, took part in [...]

Africa: Economic Freedom Remains Africa's Unfinished Struggle - AfCFTA Boss

25 May 2026

[New Times] Africa may have achieved political independence, but the continent's biggest remaining challenge is economic liberation, according to the Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). [...]

Tanzania: Zanzibar Hosts Blue Economy Research Workshop

25 May 2026

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE 29th Annual Research Workshop (ARW) is set to open today in Zanzibar, bringing together policymakers, researchers, development partners and private sector stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for harnessing the blue economy as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development in Tanzania. [...]

Tanzania: World Bank Leaders Reflect On Tanzania's Development Journey, Future Opportunities

25 May 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ON May 18th, this year, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, received the outgoing World Bank Country Director, Mr Nathan Belete, at State House in Dar es Salaam, where he paid a farewell call on the president and introduced his successor, Mr Firas Raad. [...]

Angola: Bengo Governor Supports Families of the Mine Collapse's Victims

25 May 2026

[ANGOP] Caxito -- The provincial governor of Bengo, Maria Antónia Nelumba, guaranteed on Sunday, in the municipality of Nambuangongo, full support to the 28 families of the victims of the collapse of an gold mining, for the holding of their funerals, which is scheduled for Tuesday. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Eyes 300,000 Ugandan Tourists in 2026 On Improved Air Links

25 May 2026

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Kenya is targeting a 27 per cent increase in tourist arrivals from Uganda to 300,000 in 2026, banking on improved air connectivity to deepen regional travel flows and sustain growth in its tourism sector. [...]

Uganda: MTN Internet Bus Graduates Kampala Youth As Uganda's Digital Divide Persists

25 May 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's youthful population is increasingly being pushed into a digital economy many are still ill-prepared to navigate, prompting fresh efforts by private sector players and development organisations to close the country's widening digital skills gap. [...]

Malawi: 'Just an Assault' - Civil Servants Union Tears Into New Minimum Wages As Cost of Living Crushes Workers

25 May 2026

[Nyasa Times] The newly announced minimum wage adjustments have triggered outrage from labour leaders, with the Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) declaring that the salary increments are nowhere near enough to rescue workers from Malawi's deepening economic crisis. [...]

Liberia: EPA Shuts Down Mining Firm in Grand Gedeh Over Creek Diversion, Illegal Operations

25 May 2026

[Liberian Investigator] Environmental regulators shut down a gold mining company in Grand Gedeh County Friday after inspectors found it operating six excavators and two processing plants without a permit while diverting a major creek to facilitate its operations, leaving large stretches of mined-out land abandoned and unrestored. [...]

Kenya: Chaos Erupts in Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu Over High Transport Fares

25 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chaos erupted in parts of Central Kenya, including Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu, after residents took to the streets to protest against increased transport fares linked to rising fuel prices. [...]

Nigeria: NCAA Suspends 'No-Pay, No-Service' Directive Against Airlines Over Outstanding Charges

25 May 2026

[Premium Times] The NCAA said the temporary suspension followed consultations with industry stakeholders and concerns over rising aviation fuel costs affecting airline operations. [...]

Kenya: CS Mbadi Urges Leaders to Stop Propaganda Over Finance Bill 2026

25 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has urged political leaders to stop spreading propaganda and misinformation regarding the Finance Bill 2026. [...]

Kenya: Mbadi Says Proposed Mobile Phone Tax Reform Aims At Streamlining, Not Raising Burden

25 May 2026

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now says the government has not introduced any new taxes on mobile phones, but is instead proposing a simplification of the current tax regime rather than the creation of a new levy. [...]

Nigeria: Cardoso Recommits to Orthodox Monetary Policy, Transparency

25 May 2026

[Vanguard] The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the apex bank's commitment to orthodox monetary policy, transparency and evidence-based decision-making, warning against renewed calls for interventionist programmes. [...]

Kenya: Parliament to Conclude Finance Bill 2026 Public Hearings As Submissions Deadline Lapses

25 May 2026

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25-Parliament is set to conclude public participation on Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 today, following the lapse of the two-week window period that saw consultations with stakeholders, industry groups and members of the public on the proposed tax measures shaping the 2026/27 fiscal framework. [...]

Southern Africa: SADC Pushes for Regional Self-Reliance Amid Energy, Debt and Migration Pressures

25 May 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have called for greater regional self-reliance, collective investment and deeper economic integration as the region confronts mounting geopolitical and economic pressures. [...]

South Africa: Mayor Snubs Soaring R6.8bn Eskom Debt in Disappointing Address

25 May 2026

[Our City News] Much has been said about the R5,2 billion that the City of Joburg owes to Eskom. However, the reality is that the City's bill is much higher than that. In fact, it is R6.84 billion that is owed to Eskom. [...]

Zimbabwe: Ailing NRZ to Get U.S.$150milllion for Infrastructure Revamp but MPs Fret Over Failure to Meet Targets

25 May 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Ailing National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), whose bank statements are in the red carrying a legacy debt of US$5 million, will receive a loan to rehabilitate dilapidated infrastructure and improve operational efficiency, the Public Accounts Parliamentary Portfolio Committee (PAC) heard recently. [...]

Sudan: EID Sheep Prices Expose Warped Economics of Sudan War

25 May 2026

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Nyala / Kadugli -- Darfur's livestock markets are overflowing, while conflict drives huge regional price gaps. Livestock markets across Sudan's western regions are bustling ahead of Eid El Adha*, with traders reporting an abundance of sacrificial sheep despite the country's war and deepening economic crisis. Yet the apparent plenty masks widening disparities between Sudan's production zones and its centres of consumption, underscoring the distortions created by conflict. [...]

Sudan: 'Sudan's Monetary System Is Fractured By War' - STPT

25 May 2026

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's civil war is no longer merely dividing territory; it is steadily partitioning the country's monetary system. A new report by Suliman Baldo for the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker (STPT) traces how the emergence of the RSF-aligned El Mustaqbal 'Future' Bank and its affiliated digital transfer application reflects the deepening institutional rupture between areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and those held by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). What began as an improvised response [...]

Africa: How Women Are Paving Their Own Way Through Africa's Tech Sector

25 May 2026

[RFI] Nairobi - The recent Africa Forward summit in Nairobi hosted jointly by Kenya and France gave women working in the technology sector the chance to discuss issues including the future of artificial intelligence in Africa. RFI spoke to Shikoh Gitau, CEO of tech lab Qhala, about working with France's Mistral AI, and with female leaders in the sector. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania Sees the Upgraded Nduli Airport As Boost for Business, Agriculture, Tourism

25 May 2026

[Daily News] Iringa -- DEPUTY Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile has thanked the government for delivering major infrastructure development in the Iringa Region, particularly the rehabilitation of the historic Nduli Airport, where more than 60bn/- have been invested. [...]

Czech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find

25 May 2026

Moscow condemned the actions of the Czech police, calling the detainment a 'provocation'. [...]

Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah

25 May 2026

Prime Minister Netanyahu's order comes despite 'ceasefire' agreed with Lebanon last month, which was recently extended. [...]

Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests

25 May 2026

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent. [...]

Trump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial Day

25 May 2026

US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed. [...]

Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds

25 May 2026

Peter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party's finances. [...]

Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal

25 May 2026

US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel. [...]

THE KISWA: BEYOND THE CLOTH

25 May 2026

Every Muslim on earth has faced it in prayer. Billions have seen it in photos. Almost nobody knows its story. [...]

Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack

25 May 2026

Kyiv's Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack. [...]

Father mourns daughter killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

25 May 2026

A six-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis. [...]

Lebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment

25 May 2026

People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day. [...]

In Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000

25 May 2026

A local war has gone regional, drawing in Iran and the US, but its root cause is unchanged: Palestine. [...]

Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut

25 May 2026

Rodrigo Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government's 'commitment to the country'. [...]

Mexico to host Iran team during 2026 FIFA World Cup amid US tensions

25 May 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament. [...]

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls

25 May 2026

Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing "ceasefire" to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election [...]

Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

25 May 2026

Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged. [...]

Tunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term

25 May 2026

Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied's crackdown on dissent intensifies. [...]

Mexico steps in to host Iran’s World Cup team after US refusal

25 May 2026

Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay. [...]

Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions

25 May 2026

The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey. [...]

How technology is shaping Hajj

25 May 2026

With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly. [...]

Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death

25 May 2026

In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands. [...]

Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines

25 May 2026

Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines. [...]

Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’

25 May 2026

Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk. [...]

Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air

25 May 2026

Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir. [...]

Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise

25 May 2026

Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence. [...]

Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence

25 May 2026

Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'. [...]

Oxford Street plans need a rethink says council

25 May 2026

The mayor wants to pedestrianise the street but there are concerns over access and safety. [...]

Avoid alcohol in heatwave, says ambulance service

25 May 2026

UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert, which is in place until Wednesday. [...]

Battersea 29-storey 'alien' tower plan rejected

25 May 2026

Plans for the proposed tower drew opposition from local celebrities including Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton. [...]

Uber Eats and LFB team up to tackle e-bike fires

25 May 2026

Guidance will be given about fire risks linked with unsafe charging of lithium-ion batteries. [...]

What happens now at relegated West Ham?

24 May 2026

West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is over - but what changes lie ahead as they prepare for life in the Championship? [...]

Army runs secret wargames under central London

24 May 2026

The exercise tested the army's ability to plan military operations involving NATO and UK forces. [...]

In search of 'mudlarking gold' on the River Thames

24 May 2026

More than a century ago, a bitter dispute saw every piece of a special print type hurled into the Thames. [...]

London display reveals scale of Nazi slave labour

23 May 2026

The Wiener Holocaust Library exhibition examines how forced labour became central to the Nazi war economy. [...]

'It keeps me in touch with life': The London artist still working at 103

21 May 2026

Anthony Eyton, from Brixton, is preparing for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. [...]

Olympic village 'tainted' by unsellable flats

19 May 2026

High service charges and fire safety issues leave many in Stratford's East Village unable to sell up. [...]

Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home

19 May 2026

Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. His NHS care board says its decisions have not been driven by costs. [...]

Kylie Minogue says cancer experience 'still with me'

19 May 2026

The Australian singer is opening up in a new documentary series looking back at her career. [...]

Terrorism, wildfires and battery blazes - fire chief on LFB's challenges

21 May 2026

Jonathan Smith says the brigade is having to adapt as it faces new threats in the capital. [...]

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

18 May 2026

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI. [...]

RHS Chelsea: What happens after the flower show?

16 May 2026

It's not all chucking the remnants on the compost heap and packing up pots - how the gardens live on. [...]

Would you give up your seat on the Tube for me?

17 May 2026

BBC Radio London's Saadeya Shamsuddin reflects on the reality of travelling London's transport network while pregnant. [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

18 May 2026

London Underground drivers who are RMT members are due to strike in early June over working hours. [...]

Why has London got a cable car and who uses it?

15 May 2026

It was designed to help commuters but now it's one of London's top tourist attractions - why? [...]

I was sexually assaulted by an imam. He told me he had supernatural powers

14 May 2026

Abdul Halim Khan would tell young girls they needed "curing" from "bad spirits". The BBC has spoken to two of his victims about their experiences. [...]

How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?

1 May 2026

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. [...]

Fans line streets to mark Bromley FC's promotion

4 May 2026

An open-top bus parade is held to mark the club's historic achievement. [...]

Your Voice – on your local BBC

17 February 2026

Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate. [...]

'Spurs avoid humiliation but elation of fans will soon turn to anger'

24 May 2026

Tottenham Hotspur's celebrations in survival cannot cover up their embarrassment of a season that almost ended in the unthinkable, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. [...]

What happens now at relegated West Ham?

24 May 2026

West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is over - but what changes lie ahead as they prepare for life in the Championship? [...]

'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?

24 May 2026

Emma Raducanu's French Open first-round defeat was not unexpected, but the nature of it may have left her wishing she had stayed at home. [...]

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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25 May 2026

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25 May 2026

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