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Saturday 30th July 2022 will go down in history as one of the few days that the ancient town of Ijebu-Jesa witnessed the influx of erudite scholars from across Nigeria …

Kenya: Pressure Mounts On Ruto To Address Rising Costs

15 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Alternative Government opposition formation has called on President William Ruto to convene a special sitting of Parliament within seven days to address what it describes as a deepening fuel crisis, as pump prices hit record highs across the country. [...]

Zimbabwe: Nurses Announce Plans For Nationwide Strike

15 April 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwean nurses have announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike from April 20 to 22 stating that concerns they raised last month were ignored by government. [...]

Kenya: Pain for Commuters As Matatus, Boda Bodas Hike Fares

15 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Travellers across the country are already feeling the pinch of the latest fuel price hike, with public transport operators moving quickly to raise fares to cushion themselves from rising operating costs. [...]

Mozambique: Interns Promise to End Strike If Government Pays Their Allowances

16 April 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The medical interns from UNIZAMBEZE University, in the central city of Beira, who have been demonstrating in front of the Health Ministry building, in Maputo, have promised to stop their strike only if the government pays their allowances, which have not been paid for the past 10 months. [...]

South Africa: South Africa to Host Landmark African Union Ministerial Session On Transport and Energy

15 April 2026

[African Union] At a defining moment for Africa's infrastructure development trajectory, the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of South Africa, will convene the Fifth Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport and Energy from 27 to 30 April 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. [...]

Africa: African Consultative Group Meeting: Statement by the Chairman of the African Caucus and the Managing Director of the IMF

15 April 2026

[IMF] Washington, DC -- Mr. Seedy Keita, Chairman of the African Caucus and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of The Gambia, and Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement at the conclusion of the African Consultative Group[1] meeting: [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Group Debunks Claim Tinubu Govt Earns From Every Bag of Cement

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] The Dangote Group has dismissed as false a viral claim alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earns revenue from every bag of cement sold in the country. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Sugar Shareholders Approve N500bn Rights Issue for Strategic Expansion

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has received shareholders' approval for a N500 billion Rights Issue, thus positioning the company to strengthen its financial standing, expand capital base, accelerate strategic initiatives, and aid its backward integration projects. [...]

Liberia: Putu Deal, a Shift in Liberia's Mining Model

16 April 2026

[Liberian Observer] For a long time, Liberia's mineral wealth has followed a familiar path: discovered here, developed elsewhere, and largely defined by foreign capital and control. The iron ore leaves. The revenues come. But the deeper question -- who truly owns the value -- has often remained unsettled. [...]

Tanzania: Shipping Industry Seeks Certainty As Experts Back Strong Net-Zero Framework

16 April 2026

[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- As global shipping braces for another round of high-stakes negotiations, a volatile mix of rising fuel costs, geopolitical tensions and deep political divisions is testing the fragile consensus around a proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF) aimed at decarbonising one of the world's most polluting industries. [...]

Kenya: Kenya's Digital Payments Ecosystem Enters a New Phase of Opportunity - Visa

16 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's digital payments ecosystem has recorded strong growth over the past decade, positioning the country as one of Africa's most dynamic digital economies. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Public Debt Up 10 Percent to N159trn in 2025--Dmo

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] Nigeria's total public debt for federal and state governments rose by 10 percent, year-on-year, YoY to N159.27 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4'25) compared to the N144.67 trillion recorded at the end of Q4'24, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has reported. [...]

Zimbabwe: Chinese-Run Sino Africa Huijin Mine Under Fire After Third Shooting Incident in Five Years

16 April 2026

[New Zimbabwe] A villager was shot at the Chinese-run Sino Africa Huijin Mine in what marks the third such incident recorded at the mine in the past five years, the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) reported Wednesday. [...]

Nigeria: Bird Strikes Hit United Nigeria Airlines Again, Two Aircraft Grounded in 24 Hours

16 April 2026

[Premium Times] Back-to-back incidents within two days have intensified concerns over recurring bird strike risks and airport wildlife control. [...]

Nigeria: ICAO Begins On-Site Safety Audit, As NCAA Presents Safety Oversight Systems

16 April 2026

[Leadership] The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) commenced an on-site safety oversight audit in Nigeria on Wednesday. [...]

Nigeria: NDIC Concluding Liquidation of 89 MFBs, PMBs After Purchase &amp; Assumption

16 April 2026

[Leadership] The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it has begun the process of concluding the liquidation activities of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) following their successful acquisition by new owners under the Purchase and Assumption (P&A) resolution model executed by the Corporation. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rise to 15.38% After 11 Months Decline

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] ·As CPPE cautions against monetary policy tightening [...]

Nigeria: Airlines Threaten Shutdown Over Hike in Aviation Fuel Price

16 April 2026

[Daily Trust] Domestic airlines in Nigeria have threatened to suspend operations from Monday, April 20, 2026, following a sharp spike in the price of aviation fuel, raising concerns over a potential shutdown of the country's air transport sector. [...]

Kenya: CS Wandayi Warns Oil Cartels As Govt Intensifies Sector Reforms

16 April 2026

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned cartels in Kenya's oil sector, vowing that the government will dismantle networks undermining ongoing reforms. [...]

Kenya: MPs Probe Fuel Quality in Kenya As Concerns Over Substandard Imports Grow

16 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has detailed its handling of petroleum imports at the Port of Mombasa as the Senate Energy Committee shifts focus to concerns over fuel quality and regulatory oversight. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Gig Economy Hits $5.17bn As Ride-Hailing Expands Flexible Income Opportunities - Report

16 April 2026

[This Day] Nigeria's gig economy has grown to an estimated $5.17 billion, with ride-hailing platforms emerging as a key driver of flexible income opportunities, according to a new report commissioned by Bolt and conducted by Ipsos. [...]

Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Threaten to Suspend Operations Over Aviation Fuel Price Hike

16 April 2026

[Premium Times] "Airline revenues are insufficient to cover the cost of fuel alone," the AON stated in the letter. [...]

Rwanda: No Peace Without FDLR Neutralization, Rwandan Envoy Tells UN Security Council

16 April 2026

[New Times] A Rwandan diplomat has told the United Nations Security Council that there can be no credible path to peace in the Great Lakes region without the neutralisation of the FDLR, a DR Congo-backed militia founded by perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. [...]

Nigeria: Airlines Warn of Possible Flight Suspension Over Fuel Hike

16 April 2026

[Vanguard] Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that domestic flights may be suspended from April 20 over the persistent rise in the price of Jet A1, also known as aviation fuel. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's Steel Minister, Audu Signs $1bn Investment MOU With Rashmi Steel Group in India

16 April 2026

[This Day] Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate, Rashmi Metaliks Group, in Kolkata, India, for a projected investment of $1 billion over a three-year period. This followed Audu's tour of the Rashmi Metaliks Steel Plant in Kolkata, where he commended the scale of the operations and advanced technology deployed at the facility. [...]

US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike

16 April 2026

The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'. [...]

Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?

16 April 2026

US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad. [...]

Curry scores 35 as Warriors upset Clippers to extend playoff run

16 April 2026

Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in. [...]

Israel’s military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes

16 April 2026

An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured. [...]

The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump

16 April 2026

Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way. [...]

Trump plans 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ to mark 250 years of US independence

16 April 2026

The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence. [...]

Trump says Israel and Lebanon’s leaders will speak on Thursday

16 April 2026

The US president says the conversation will be the first between the Israeli and Lebanese leaders in 34 years. [...]

Hopes grow for a breakthrough in US-Iran talks as Pakistan mediates

16 April 2026

Pakistani sources say there has been a 'major breakthrough' over a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme. [...]

Democrats clash with US Energy Secretary over Iran war and gas prices

16 April 2026

Watch the moment a Democratic congresswoman tells the US Energy Secretary he is ‘living in a different world’. [...]

Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme

16 April 2026

A source has told Al Jazeera that Pakistan is expecting a breakthrough tied to Iran’s nuclear programme. [...]

Israeli forces fire stun grenades at journalists in occupied Nablus

16 April 2026

Video shows Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on the army’s raid of Nablus. [...]

Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention

16 April 2026

Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday. [...]

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 14, including a child, authorities say

16 April 2026

Deadly attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, while Russia says two children killed in Ukrainian attacks. [...]

Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip

16 April 2026

Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as ‘Father Bob’. [...]

Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations

16 April 2026

At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2. [...]

El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12

15 April 2026

The new sentencing measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime. [...]

Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election

15 April 2026

The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics. [...]

Israel bombs homes in southern Lebanon

15 April 2026

The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district. [...]

Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro

15 April 2026

Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking. [...]

Bayern knock Real Madrid out of Champions League in quarterfinal classic

15 April 2026

Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid. [...]

US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly

15 April 2026

The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars. [...]

Could the EU’s alliance with Israel soon change?

15 April 2026

A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. [...]

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

15 April 2026

The decision comes months after Israel became the first country to recognise the territory, in a widely condemned move. [...]

Could the US oil blockade snuff out the Cuban cigar?

15 April 2026

Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island's cigars survive the crisis? [...]

Hungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media

15 April 2026

Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May. [...]

Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue

15 April 2026

Police arrest a man, 46, and a woman, 47, on suspicion of arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue. [...]

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

16 April 2026

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited. [...]

'Padel has pushed out roller-skating community'

16 April 2026

Roller-skaters are petitioning against a padel court that has opened in a park popular for skating. [...]

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. [...]

Spice Girls' outfits go on show in '90s exhibition

16 April 2026

The show at the Barbican Music Library celebrates 1996 and includes Mel B's leopard-print catsuit [...]

Shakespeare's 'missing' home mapped with discovery

16 April 2026

A Shakespeare expert identifies the location and size of the property the playwright bought in1613. [...]

London Tube strikes: What you need to know

16 April 2026

Tube drivers who are RMT members are set to strike in April, May and June over working hours. [...]

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

15 April 2026

About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back. [...]

What you need to know as Islington heads into local elections

7 April 2026

Home of Arsenal FC and Sadler's Wells theatre, the council is up for election on 7 May. [...]

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

7 April 2026

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

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

9 April 2026

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

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

14 April 2026

Havering has done things rather differently, but the issues here might sway voters across London. [...]

Lib Dems 'local champions who get things done'

14 April 2026

Sir Ed said the Lib Dems would be fielding the largest number of candidates for more than 30 years. [...]

Hackney has always elected a Labour mayor - but could that change?

12 April 2026

Hackney has only ever had a Labour directly-elected mayor, but could the borough change colour? [...]

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. [...]

Greens 'on course for record-breaking elections'

9 April 2026

Zack Polanski says the Greens are looking to gain votes from those "disillusioned with the traditional parties". [...]

Khan: Fewer Labour councils mean less investment

2 April 2026

London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says if Labour lose control of London councils, investment will be impacted. [...]

Reform UK says it will make a big dent in London

29 March 2026

The party launched its London election campaign in Croydon. [...]

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

9 April 2026

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

Can I vote?

24 March 2026

Find out if there is an election in your area with our postcode lookup tool. [...]

'I swapped driving a tractor for a dumper truck'

14 April 2026

With the UK facing a skills shortage, efforts are being made to get more women in construction. [...]

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - hire e-bike crash victim

13 April 2026

Sandy Peters broke her nose, cheekbones and teeth when she was crashed into by a Forest e-bike rider. [...]

Why do thousands run the London Marathon in costume?

12 April 2026

Runners tell of the struggles they face and joy they experience while dressed up for the event. [...]

Theatre closure a 'catastrophic loss to actors'

7 April 2026

The closure of a training theatre in London's West End is "devastating", campaigners say. [...]

Girl group Flo on entering into their 'bombastic, confident, strong' era

8 April 2026

The R&B trio having been making waves this year with their latest hit, Leak It. [...]

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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16 April 2026

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16 April 2026

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