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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 …

Africa: Why Context-Specific Solutions Are Key to African EdTech Success

28 November 2025

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Africa has the world's youngest population. More than 60% of its 1.4 billion people are under the age of 25. By 2055, the global population is expected to reach 10 billion. Most of that growth, 95%, will happen in low-and middle-income countries. Africa alone will account for 57%. By 2050, over 60% of Africans will still be under 25, and the continent will hold the largest share of the global workforce, with 22 million young people entering the job market each year. [...]

South Africa: Police Urge Vigilance for Black Friday Shopping - South African News Briefs - November 28, 2025

28 November 2025

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Africa: Edun Calls for Intra-African Investment to Cushion Shrinking Global Aid

28 November 2025

[Leadership] The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has called for deeper intra-African investment and trade as a strategic response to the sharp decline in global development aid to the continent. [...]

Liberia: Lawmakers Warn Fy2026 Budget Risks Becoming 'Not Achievable'

28 November 2025

[Liberian Investigator] The House of Representatives has summoned all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to appear before the full Plenary next Tuesday, following a blistering preliminary report from the Ways, Means, and Finance (WMF) Committee that revealed inconsistent reporting, unrealistic revenue forecasts, and chronic underperformance among key institutions responsible for funding Liberia's Draft FY2026 National Budget. [...]

Africa: Costly Lending Rules Stifle Africa's Clean Energy Push, Investors Warn

28 November 2025

[New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers. [...]

Kenya: 15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway Project - Ruto

28 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says 15,000 young Kenyans will benefit from new employment opportunities through the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways, describing the venture as a national turning point in infrastructure and economic development. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Declares 'New Era' As Kenya Launches Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway

28 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described the launch of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways as the dawn of a new era for Kenya. [...]

Nigeria: Ogun Advocates Temporary Ban On Exportation of Lead Ingot

28 November 2025

[Premium Times] The call was made during an inspection carried out in Ogijo, in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state following a trending video in circulation over alleged lead poisoning in the Ogijo environment. [...]

Africa: Afreximbank Mourns the Passing of Intra-Africa Trade Champion, Olusegun Awolowo

28 November 2025

[Afreximbank] Cairo, 28 November 2025: - African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) joins the people of Nigeria, the continent and global community in mourning the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo "Segun" on 20 November 2025 after a protracted illness. [...]

Africa: Broken Promises By Wealthy Nations - Africa Needs to Finance Its Energy Addition Then Transition

28 November 2025

[Liberian Observer] Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber [...]

Liberia: Deputy Finance Minister Explains U.S.$1.211b Budget

28 November 2025

[Liberian Observer] Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Hon. Dehpue Y. Zuo, provided an in-depth explanation of Liberia's FY 2026 Draft National Budget during a live discussion on Prime Morning Drive (105.5 FM) on Thursday, November 27, 2025, highlighting the country's historic domestic revenue achievements and the alignment of the budget with the government's ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. [...]

Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes LEC, Lerc to Cut Power Tariff for Businesses

28 November 2025

[Liberian Investigator] Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa is urging the Liberian Senate to intervene swiftly by engaging the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) to reduce the cost of electricity for industries and major businesses from 20 cents to 15 cents per kilowatt-hour. [...]

Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom Continues Leading Role in Nation's Green Economy Drive - CEO

28 November 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethio telecom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frehiwot Tamru said the company will intensify efforts to expand EV charging stations nationwide as part of Ethiopia's green economy initiative. [...]

Tunisia: President Saied On Salary Increases - 'The 2026 Finance Law Is Not an Isolated Case'

28 November 2025

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Thursday, at Carthage Palace with Minister of Social Affairs Issam Lahmar. [...]

Nigeria: Governor Makinde Woos Investors for Development of Circular Road Corridor

28 November 2025

[Leadership] Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has wooed investors to join in transforming the first segment of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road corridor, beginning from the Tech U axis in Ibadan. [...]

Kenya: Tenders for Kiambu Road, Northern Bypass Dualling Set for Early 2026

28 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tenders for the expansion of Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass will be issued in January and February next year, President William Ruto has announced. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Economic Setback Without Protected Workforce - - Nsitf

28 November 2025

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, on Wednesday took its campaign for stronger workplace protection to the 2025 Nigeria International Trade Fair, Lagos, declaring that Nigeria's economic transformation depends on safeguarding its workforce. [...]

Nigeria: Apo-Karshi Road - FCTA Terminates Kakatar Ltd Contract, Mobilises Scc to Site

28 November 2025

[Vanguard] The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked the 13-kilometre Apo to Karshi road awarded to Kakatar Engineering Ltd. Since 2011. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor

28 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has launched the long-awaited dualling of the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road, kicking off construction of a critical upgrade of the 170-kilometre stretch linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western region. [...]

Nigeria: International Airshow Debuts in Nigeria As Arik Air Sets to Exhibit

28 November 2025

[Leadership] Arik Air will be among the key exhibitors at the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow scheduled to take place from December 2 - 4, 2025 in Abuja. [...]

Nigeria: Can Aiyedatiwa's N492.8bn 2025 Budget Sustain Ondo's Fiscal Rebirth?

28 November 2025

[This Day] In this report, Fidelis David critically dissects the 2026 budget proposal recently presented by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to Ondo State House of Assembly, probing a crucial question: will the fiscal plan make a tangible impact on the lives of the average resident of the Sunshine State? [...]

Kenya: KQ Expects Profit to Drop By At Least 25% On Grounded Planes

28 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) has issued a profit warning for the year ending December 31, 2025, projecting that its earnings will drop by at least 25 percent compared to 2024, as grounded aircraft and acute shortages of engine parts continue to strain operations. [...]

Nigeria: FAAN Unveils Plans to Make Nigeria Cargo Hub for West Africa

28 November 2025

[This Day] The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku has assured that Nigeria would become a dominant hub, a beacon of efficiency, and a catalyst for economic prosperity across Africa. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Group Contracts Saipem, Eil, Others for Fertiliser Plants' Expansion in Nigeria, Ethiopia

28 November 2025

[This Day] Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships with four global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. [...]

Uganda: Bobi Wine Pledges Fair Wages for Factory and Plantation Workers in Buikwe

28 November 2025

[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has vowed to champion new labour laws aimed at ensuring fair pay for factory and plantation workers, saying many labourers in Buikwe District are enduring rampant exploitation. [...]

Canada’s third-quarter annualised GDP surprises with growth of 2.6 percent

28 November 2025

Economists warned it was 'a mathematical boost' from falling imports and the Canadian economy remains 'fragile'. [...]

Jenin killings highlight Israeli system of ‘total impunity’: Rights groups

28 November 2025

Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel's 'systematic policy of extrajudicial killings'. [...]

Suspect in Washington, DC, shooting charged with murder after soldier dies

28 November 2025

US attorney files new charge against Rahmanullah Lakanwal after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies from wounds. [...]

‘Helicopters, artillery, tanks’: Syrians mourn victims of Israeli raid

28 November 2025

Video shows funeral processions in Syria’s Beit Jinn, after Israeli raids and missile strikes killed at least 13 people. [...]

Ukraine is running out of men, money and time

28 November 2025

Survival now depends on rebuilding the country’s political and military foundations. [...]

RSF military push for Kordofan leaves Sudan at risk of partition

28 November 2025

RSF already has control of western Sudan in war with Sudan's army, leaving country facing potential split. [...]

Zelenskyy’s top aide resigns after search by anticorruption investigators

28 November 2025

Ukrainian president says chief of staff Andriy Yermak has submitted his resignation amid wide-scale corruption inquiry. [...]

Trump pauses immigration from ‘Third World’ countries: What that means

28 November 2025

US president's announcement comes after two National Guard members were shot and an Afghan national was named a suspect. [...]

Donald Trump lashes out at reporter asking about DC shooter

28 November 2025

Donald Trump snapped at a reporter who asked why he blames the Biden administration for the shooting in Washington, DC. [...]

Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia

28 November 2025

Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra. [...]

Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145

28 November 2025

Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded. [...]

Palestinian American teen freed after 9 months of Israeli detention

28 November 2025

16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim is recovering after spending 9 months in an Israeli prison, for allegedly throwing rocks. [...]

The man who broke the BBC

28 November 2025

I saw how Robbie Gibb’s behind-the-scenes influence helped drive the BBC into crisis. [...]

Why has Venezuela banned six international airlines amid US tensions?

28 November 2025

Venezuela's decision to revoke permits for carriers is the latest response to escalating tensions with the US. [...]

More than 50 killed in deadly Sri Lanka floods: What we know so far

28 November 2025

Cyclone Ditwah caused landslides in the central mountainous tea-growing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya. [...]

Pope, Orthodox leader mark Christian milestone in historic Turkiye meeting

28 November 2025

First American pope urges Catholic Church in Turkiye to serve the most vulnerable, including migrants and refugees. [...]

Will Bangladesh’s Hasina face the hangman?

28 November 2025

Bangladesh wants former Prime Minister Hasina to hang, waits on India to formally respond to extradition request. [...]

Pope Leo XIV begins Turkiye visit with prayers and unity message

28 November 2025

The pontiff leads prayers in Istanbul, emphasising the Nicene Creed as the core of Christian unity and faith. [...]

Venezuela explained in 10 maps and charts

28 November 2025

Al Jazeera visualises Venezuela’s political and economic landscape, oil riches, migration crisis and tensions with US. [...]

India’s Olympic ambition in spotlight as Commonwealth Games build-up begins

28 November 2025

India are expected to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games but the 2030 Commonwealth Games must first cover for past mistakes. [...]

Tunisia hands long prison sentences to opposition, business, media figures

28 November 2025

A court sentences suspects over charges on 'conspiracy against state security' and 'belonging to a terrorist group'. [...]

Iran to boycott FIFA 2026 World Cup draw in US over visa dispute

28 November 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington DC hosting December's draw. [...]

Israel looks at Syria as “part of a warzone”

28 November 2025

“Israel is still in the mood of, I would say, not full-fledged war, but unrest and instability.” [...]

Copa Libertadores final: Palmeiras vs Flamengo – teams, start, lineups

28 November 2025

Palmeiras and Flamengo line up in the eighth all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final in the last nine years. [...]

“No justification [for Israeli] field execution” in occupied West Bank

28 November 2025

Mustafa Barghouti on the “extrajudicial killing” of two Palestinian men by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. [...]

Man jailed over murder 'for box of cornflakes'

28 November 2025

John Mackey, 87, was punched and stamped on after going shopping for groceries in north London. [...]

Met PC sacked for sexual assault, force says

28 November 2025

PC Mark Thomas sexually assaulted a woman while working in a beauty clinic, the Met says. [...]

'Satanist' actor jailed for extreme material

28 November 2025

Declan Candiani, 26, is jailed for 23 months for having extreme right-wing material on his phone. [...]

Cate Blanchett gets Freedom of City of London

28 November 2025

The Oscar-winning actor is recognised for her contribution to drama and her humanitarian campaigning. [...]

Chelsea FC employee admits £200,000 club fraud

28 November 2025

Assistant treasury manager Claire Walsh admits abusing her role to obtain the money over four years. [...]

'Budget may be breaking point for London business'

28 November 2025

BBC London gauges reaction from businesses across the capital on the impact of Rachel Reeves's Budget. [...]

Ricky Reel death: Family police spied on feel 'violated'

28 November 2025

The family of Ricky Reel, who died after a racist attack, tell how they were spied on by the Met Police. [...]

Five London stadiums on 2035 World Cup list

28 November 2025

Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. [...]

We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years

28 November 2025

Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast. [...]

CCTV shows langoustine theft at Chelsea restaurant

27 November 2025

There is concern within London's fine-dining community that more targeted thefts are taking place. [...]

Seventh Met officer sacked after BBC Panorama film

27 November 2025

PC Sean Park was shown "expressing discriminatory and disrespectful views about Muslims", the Met says. [...]

Banking giant to build tower at Canary Wharf

27 November 2025

One of the world's largest banking firms announces plans to build a new HQ "bigger than the Shard". [...]

What does the Budget mean for London?

26 November 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget brings change for London with new funding policies and tax changes. [...]

Mum of two left penniless by Tinder scammer

23 November 2025

A mother of two tells the BBC she felt "embarrassed" and "stupid" after giving her savings away to a fraudster she met online. [...]

'Fake speed camera was bliss, we're sad it's gone'

21 November 2025

Residents say it made a "massive difference" to traffic speeds - until the council removed it. [...]

'Victims drop out fearing daunting court hearings'

21 November 2025

Giving evidence in court can be traumatising says London victims' commissioner Claire Waxman. [...]

Freedom Pass row: A fair perk or an expensive policy?

19 November 2025

The Freedom Pass allows residents over 66 to travel across the capital for free. [...]

'Tough love': Can council drugs squad tackle antisocial behaviour?

17 November 2025

The squad is solely focused on tackling drugs and antisocial behaviour in east London. [...]

Strangers mocked me in my wheelchair for 'tongue out' trend on TikTok. Nobody intervened

15 November 2025

A man came right up to a BBC reporter's face and stuck his tongue out, as another filmed from behind. [...]

Chelsea's 'best player' Palmer fit to face Arsenal

28 November 2025

Cole Palmer is available to play for Chelsea against London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday. [...]

Five London stadiums on 2035 World Cup list

28 November 2025

Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. [...]

'New' Orient squad like 'starting afresh' - O'Neill

28 November 2025

Ollie O'Neill says the high turnover of players at Leyton Orient means there is no hangover from last season's League One play-off final disappointment. [...]

Littlejohn abuse after Cain incident 'disgusting'

28 November 2025

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says abuse directed towards midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been "disgusting" and a "disgrace". [...]

Charlton sign ex-Wolfsburg defender Roussillon

28 November 2025

Charlton Athletic sign former Montpellier and Wolfsburg defender Jerome Roussillon on a "short-term" contract. [...]

Five things to look out for in EFL: Nordic magic & underdog stories

28 November 2025

Middlesbrough's managerial gamble and Millwall the popular underdogs - BBC Sport picks out five highlights from the weekend's EFL schedule. [...]

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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28 November 2025

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28 November 2025

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