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The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa has been promoted to the post of Vice Chairman, Osun State Council of Obas. This development was communicated to the monarch in a letter from the …

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 30, 2026

30 June 2026

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Nigeria: Nigeria Hits 20 Years Without Census

30 June 2026

[Vanguard] Twenty years after its last population and housing census, Nigeria finds itself in an unusual position: governing one of Africa's largest populations without a current official count of how many people actually live within its borders. [...]

Sudan: China Forgives $50m Sudan Debt

30 June 2026

[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Sudan's Ministry of Finance has signed an agreement with China to cancel part of the country's debt, with Beijing agreeing to write off four interest-free loans owed by Sudan worth a total of 344.52m Chinese yuan (CNY), equivalent to about $50m. The agreement was signed in Port Sudan by Sudan's finance minister, Dr Jibril Ibrahim, on behalf of the Sudanese government, and by Xu Jian, China's chargé d'affaires in Sudan, on behalf of the Chinese government. [...]

South Africa: Consumer Relief As Petrol, Diesel and Paraffin Prices Decrease

30 June 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Overburdened consumers will be in for some relief from tomorrow after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced a decrease in fuel prices, excluding LP Gas. [...]

Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Strike in Edo, Delta, Ondo

30 June 2026

[Leadership] The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to shut down academic activities in seven state-owned universities in Edo, Delta and Ondo sStates if the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement is not implemented in the payment of July salaries. [...]

South Africa: Ramaphosa Urges Calm Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2026

30 June 2026

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Uganda: World Bank Cautions Uganda On Fiscal Management

30 June 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- "Currently 33 percent of every shilling invested in infrastructure is lost in poor planning, project delays and weak maintenance." -World Bank Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia, Qimiao Fan. [...]

Liberia: NPA Strengthens Freeport Safety With First Fire Hydrant System Installation

30 June 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Port Authority (NPA) has marked a significant advancement in port safety with the successful installation of the first-ever fire hydrant system at the Freeport of Monrovia, a development officials say will substantially improve emergency response capabilities and strengthen the protection of lives, cargo, and critical infrastructure. [...]

West Africa: Ecowas Court Goes Digital, Targets Faster Justice for 400 Million West Africans

30 June 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, yesterday formally launched its Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), ushering in what it described as the most significant digital transformation in its history and setting an ambitious target to become a fully paperless regional judicial institution by 2030. [...]

Tanzania: Udom Develops Seat Belt Monitoring System

30 June 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- IN a major step towards improving road safety through home-grown innovation, fourthyear students at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) have developed a smart digital system capable of detecting passengers who fail to fasten seat belts on long-distance buses and instantly alerting drivers and conductors. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania Confirms Drop in Fuel Prices Tomorrow, July 1, 2026

30 June 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has confirmed that fuel prices will officially decrease from tomorrow, July 1, 2026, providing relief to motorists, businesses and households following recent developments in the global oil market. [...]

Rwanda: Bugesera - Unpacking Investment Opportunities Around New Airport

30 June 2026

[New Times] As construction of the new Kigali International Airport in Bugesera advances toward its planned opening in 2028, the government has unveiled a broad range of investment opportunities within the planned Airport City and surrounding areas. [...]

Africa: Diplomatic Forum Positions Liberia As W/Africa's Next Investment Frontier

30 June 2026

[Liberian Observer] The government has intensified its campaign to reposition the country as one of West Africa's emerging investment destinations, using economic diplomacy to showcase opportunities across critical sectors while seeking to convert international goodwill into long-term capital inflows. [...]

Liberia: Fact Check - Ruth Cooker-Collins Correct About CDC Govt Role in Southeast Road

30 June 2026

[Liberian Investigator] Published: June 30, 2026 [...]

South Africa: Xenophobia Won't Bring Wealth - Only Misery - to South African's Too

30 June 2026

[IPS] Johannesburg, South Africa -- Usually, the fiesta to celebrate St Antony at the church with the same name in Crown Mines, Johannesburg, is a lively affair. The church is usually packed with congregants from the Portuguese community, including recent migrants from Mozambique and Angola. [...]

South Africa: Hundreds March in Support of Municipal Workers in Ngcobo

30 June 2026

[GroundUp] The workers staged a sit-in because their pension fund and tax contributions are not being paid over by the municipality [...]

Kenya: Market Fires Highlight Need for Business Insurance, SMEs Told

30 June 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Following recent market fires and business losses, entrepreneurs have been urged to take up insurance to cushion themselves against unexpected disasters. [...]

Liberia: Liberia to Host International Mining, Energy Conference in October

30 June 2026

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 30, 2026 - Liberia will host its first Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (LIMEC 2026) on October 28-29, bringing together government officials, investors, mining companies, energy developers, and industry experts to discuss investment opportunities in the country's extractive and energy sectors. [...]

Nigeria: FG Engages Marketers As Global Oil Prices Decline

30 June 2026

[Premium Times] The Federal Government says it is engaging petroleum marketers and regulators to ensure reductions in global crude oil prices are reflected in pump prices while maintaining a fair and competitive downstream market. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Confirms $1.5bn Drawdown From UAE Facility, Says Staggered Borrowing Will Lower Debt Costs

30 June 2026

[This Day] The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that Nigeria has drawn the first $1.5 billion under its $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), explaining that the government deliberately structured the facility to reduce borrowing costs by accessing funds only when required. [...]

Malawi: Pan African Mining Breaks Silence - 'Not 2.5 Tonnes - Only 67kg of Exploration Samples Went to India'

30 June 2026

[Nyasa Times] Pan African Mining Limited has strongly refuted reports circulating on some media platforms and social media claiming that it exported 2.5 tonnes of granite from Malawi to India, clarifying that only 67 kilograms of carefully prepared composite exploration samples were legally sent abroad for specialised scientific analysis. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Orders Marketers to Reduce Fuel Price

30 June 2026

[Vanguard] LAGOS -- The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum market. [...]

Botswana: Untapped Diamond Value Addition Opportunities Linger

30 June 2026

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has yet to fully capitalise on the immense value addition opportunities in the global diamond pipeline, despite significant potential across the sector, industry leaders told the Future of Mining Summit on Monday. [...]

Nigeria: Fuel Inflation Persists As Diesel Soars 86 Percent, Petrol Climbs 55 Percent, Kerosene Up 37 Percent in One Year

30 June 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigerians continued to contend with elevated energy costs in May as the prices of the country's three major fuels remained substantially higher than they were a year earlier, with diesel recording the sharpest annual increase of 86.4 per cent. [...]

Nigeria: Police Detain 36 Over Alleged Child Labour, Street Hawking in Anambra

30 June 2026

[Vanguard] The Anambra State Police Command has taken 36 persons into custody over alleged involvement in child labour, street hawking and related forms of child exploitation. [...]

Islamic centre brings joy through World Cup watch parties

30 June 2026

At an Islamic centre in US, World Cup watch parties are giving many a place to cheer on teams chasing football history. [...]

Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave

30 June 2026

Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave. [...]

South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests prompt fears

30 June 2026

Anti-migrant groups have demanded undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday. [...]

Are US and Iranian negotiators meeting in Doha? What we know about talks

30 June 2026

Trump says Iran wants to meet in Qatar after attacks, but Tehran says it is sending a delegation only over frozen funds. [...]

Morocco player hugs mother as team celebrates win against Netherlands

30 June 2026

Morocco’s Ismael Saibari embraced his mother after scoring the winning penalty against Netherlands. [...]

Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption

30 June 2026

Indonesia court finds former education minister guilty of abuse of authority and of causing state losses. [...]

FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule, predictions and eliminated teams

30 June 2026

World Cup Day 20 sees France, Norway and Mexico chase Round of 16 places as the knockout stage continues. [...]

US Supreme Court hands Trump 3-1 defeat in key rulings: What we know

30 June 2026

The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook. [...]

Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle

30 June 2026

Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle [...]

Advocacy groups file complaint against Ghana over Trump deportations

30 June 2026

The deportees were sent to Ghana, then to their home countries, despite earlier rulings by US judges that it was unsafe. [...]

The next British PM should steer clear of Starmer’s shameful legacy

30 June 2026

The outgoing PM succeeded in enabling genocide and failed miserably at improving the lives of ordinary Brits. [...]

Top 5 World Cup knockout shocks – Paraguay win hurts Germany again

30 June 2026

Paraguay's longshot win against Germany in the Round of 32 is the latest in a long line of World Cup knockout boilovers. [...]

Video: At least two killed and hundreds displaced in Israeli attack on Gaza

30 June 2026

An Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi camp in Khan Younis has killed several people, including a mother and her child. [...]

Heatwave scorches east Europe as Slovakia, Czechia see record temperatures

30 June 2026

Some 130 million people in Central and Eastern Europe endure temperatures above 35C (95F) as heat records set. [...]

Caracas park helps children cope through activities after twin quakes

30 June 2026

A public park in Caracas has been transformed into a hub of activities for children to help them cope after twin quakes. [...]

Watch World Cup Day 19: Morocco beats Netherlands; Germany crashes out

30 June 2026

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. [...]

EU gets tough on China as trade imbalance stokes deindustrialisation fears

30 June 2026

Talks between EU trade commissioner and Chinese commerce minister come as bloc seeks to limit influx of Chinese imports. [...]

What to know about the Colorado primary elections in the US

30 June 2026

The western state is the latest to see fierce contests between the Democratic Party's progressive and centrist wings. [...]

Ivory Coast vs Norway: FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, how to watch

30 June 2026

Erling Haaland's Norway face Yan Diomande-powered Ivory Coast, as the pair clash for a place in the round of 16. [...]

Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits over voter deletion

30 June 2026

Controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. Now, the BJP says they are not eligible for government aid. [...]

How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy

30 June 2026

How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy [...]

At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint

30 June 2026

While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics. [...]

DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths

30 June 2026

Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report. [...]

Screen time calculator: How much of your life is spent on social media?

30 June 2026

The average user spends roughly two hours, 39 minutes on social media daily, adding up to more than 40 days a year. [...]

WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers

30 June 2026

WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them. [...]

Boy dies in water at Royal Victoria Dock

30 June 2026

The boy, believed to be 13, was pulled from the water and given first aid, but was pronounced dead. [...]

Murder investigation as man, 22, fatally stabbed

30 June 2026

A 22-year-old man dies in a fatal stabbing in Hounslow on Tuesday morning. [...]

London firefighters join Venezuela rescue effort

30 June 2026

Seven LFB firefighters are working with locals to help rescue earthquake victims in Venezuela. [...]

High levels of E. coli recorded after Thames spill

30 June 2026

Fulham Reach Boat Club recorded levels more than 60 times the threshold for suitable bathing water. [...]

Cows on the line cause major delays to trains

30 June 2026

Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services are affected. [...]

Enfield Conservatives defend not flying Pride flag

30 June 2026

Enfield Council's new Tory leader says the shift on flag flying provides "clarity and consistency". [...]

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'

30 June 2026

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety. [...]

Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show length

30 June 2026

Some fans had complained that the show is too short because the singer only performs her latest album. [...]

Couple set up peak-time coach service to London

30 June 2026

Tom and Rebecca MacMillan say the service could save commuters thousands of pounds every year. [...]

'Our lives will never be the same again after Lime bike crash'

29 June 2026

Jane Ouartsi suffered severe injuries when she was crashed into by a bike ridden by a 10-year-old boy. [...]

The surprising 300-year-old past of the Royal Family's parish church

27 June 2026

St Martin-in-the-Fields' influence has moved far beyond that of being a place of worship. [...]

Life inside my retrofitted house during a heatwave

27 June 2026

Catherine Katzka retrofitted her 1960s family townhouse in Sydenham, south-east London, in 2022. [...]

The 'constant fear' of living in an overheated home with a baby

25 June 2026

Jackson Bylett and his wife, who live in a flat in east London with their baby, fear for the future. [...]

Londoners reflect on Brexit 10 years on from referendum

23 June 2026

BBC London speaks to voters in London's Remain and Leave heartlands a decade on from pivotal vote. [...]

Meet the Windrush women who helped rebuild Britain

22 June 2026

From a large house with a veranda to living in one room - Windrush Londoners share their stories. [...]

London's driverless revolution: Awe, anxiety and the unknown

19 June 2026

How soon will it be before driverless taxis are a common sight on the roads of London? [...]

'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?

19 June 2026

Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic. [...]

The real Ted Lasso? American student revives London football club

18 June 2026

Matthew Evans resurrects East Sheen Football Club after being inspired by its colourful history. [...]

Charlton sign Slovakia left-back Mesik

30 June 2026

Charlton Athletic sign Slovakia defender Ivan Mesik from Dutch club Heracles Almelo for an undisclosed fee. [...]

Bournemouth reject Arsenal interest in Scott

29 June 2026

Bournemouth reject an enquiry from Arsenal for Alex Scott and say the midfielder is not for sale this summer. [...]

Dons midfielder Maycock signs two-year extension

29 June 2026

AFC Wimbledon midfielder Callum Maycock signs a new two-year contract extension at the League One club. [...]

Barnet sign former Fulham goalkeeper Ashby-Hammond

29 June 2026

League Two side Barnet make former Fulham goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond their eighth summer signing on a free transfer. [...]

Is amount of pre-Wimbledon injuries a worry?

28 June 2026

Jack Draper says the amount of injured leading players is "pretty worrying" as he prepares to make his Grand Slam comeback at Wimbledon. [...]

Defender Cameron leaves Bromley

29 June 2026

Bromley release defender Kyle Cameron after the termination of his contract. [...]

Packer's dream farewell as Saracens win record fourth title

28 June 2026

Marlie Packer scores two tries on her final Saracens appearance as the north London side secure a record fourth league title with a comprehensive 52-14 win over Trailfinders at Twickenham Stoop. [...]

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