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30 September 2025

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Uganda: Museveni Sets Out 2026 Poll Agenda

30 September 2025

[Nile Post] President Museveni, who is also the NRM presidential flag bearer has unveiled the party's manifesto for the forthcoming five years. [...]

Somalia: Somalia to Begin First Oil Drilling, Signalling New Economic Chapter

30 September 2025

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Sept 29, 2025 -- Somalia is set to launch its first-ever oil drilling operation in the coming months, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced, marking what could be a major turning point in the Horn of Africa nation's economic trajectory. [...]

Zimbabwe: Five Miners Trapped in Mazowe Shaft Collapse

30 September 2025

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say five artisanal miners have been trapped underground after a shaft collapsed at a mine in Mazowe. [...]

Nigeria: One in Two Nigerians Live in Poverty - Why Relief Programmes Have Failed

30 September 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Poverty in Nigeria has reached critical levels, recent data shows. About 31% of Nigerians lived in poverty prior to the COVID-19 epidemic. Since then, an additional 42 million have become poor, increasing the poverty rate to about 46% in 2024. [...]

South Africa: Business Ties With the United States Strong and Expanding - President

29 September 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says engagements in the United States show that South African and US businesses remain deeply connected and committed to mutually beneficial partnerships well into the future. [...]

Egypt: Liberia, Egypt Explore Direct Flights

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has opened discussions with senior Egyptian aviation officials on expanding air connectivity and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector. [...]

Liberia: New Navaids to Transform Safety, Operations At RIA

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] Liberia is making significant strides toward modernizing its aviation infrastructure, with ongoing efforts to upgrade Roberts International Airport (RIA) aimed at enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with international standards. [...]

Africa: Africa's Online Slot Scene: Spinning Reels and New Adventures

24 September 2025

[InfoWire] Fueled by the increasing adoption of smartphones and ever more cost effective internet, online casinos have become one of the main modes of entertainment for the African tech-savvy youth. Out of all the incredible games on offer, online slots have become the undisputed leaders of the scene, delighting players with their bright graphics, fun playability and the chance of achieving a big payout. [...]

Liberia: Govt Seeks Larger U.S. Business Footprint in Liberia

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia is actively encouraging Diaspora Liberians and American investors to take advantage of ongoing initiatives aimed at boosting economic growth and expanding the American business footprint in the country. Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan made the call during the Liberia Diaspora Conference held in Washington, D.C. [...]

Liberia: Sen. Snowe Accused of Shielding Ghanaian Company

29 September 2025

[Liberian Observer] A lawyer representing Activa International Insurances Company has accused Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe of Bomi County of protecting the interests of Citadel Mining Services, a Ghanaian company at the center of a court case. [...]

Kenya: KAWU Yields to Court Directive for Talks, Suspends Strike Until Thursday

30 September 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU)-affiliated aviation staff have suspended their planned industrial strike until Thursday to allow an out-of-court settlement through conciliation talks convened by the Ministry of Labour. [...]

Kenya: Aviation Workers Suspend Strike for Two Days to Allow Talks

30 September 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Aviation workers have suspended their planned strike for two days to allow negotiations with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery, Oil Union Hold Marathon Meeting to End Crisis

30 September 2025

[Leadership] As of press time on Monday night, representatives of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery were meeting in Abuja, trying to reach an agreement to end the face-off between the two parties. The meeting was convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Urged to Focus On Agriculture, Manufacturing, Trade, to Translate Growth to Prosperity

30 September 2025

[This Day] The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the federal government to focus on unlocking productivity in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, real estate and trade in order to translate the current economic growth into jobs, poverty reduction, and shared prosperity. [...]

West Africa: ECOWAS Parliament Adopts 2026 Budget

30 September 2025

[Daily Trust] The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted the budget - the sum of 19,636,030 Units of Account (UA) - for the 2026 financial year. [...]

Nigeria: Jonathan Ran Nigeria's Economy Aground - Presidency

30 September 2025

[Vanguard] ABUJA -- The Presidency last night accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of lacking a clear economic agenda during his administration of over five years, alleging that he ran the country's economy aground. [...]

Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces the Republic of Mauritius as Host of 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

24 September 2025

[CCA] New York -- The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius have the honor to announce that the Republic of Mauritius will host the 18th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in 2026. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - NLC Orders Nationwide Strike

30 September 2025

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has ordered full-scale mobilization of its affiliate unions for a nationwide strike against what it described as the Dangote Group's "deliberate anti-worker crusade" and disregard for Nigeria's labour laws. [...]

Uganda: FDC 2026-2031 Manifesto Targets Economic Reform, Job Creation, and Governance Overhaul

30 September 2025

[Nile Post] The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has unveiled its 2026-2031 manifesto under the theme "Fixing the Economy; Money in Our Pockets," outlining an ambitious plan to tackle Uganda's economic challenges, youth unemployment, governance deficits, and gaps in social services. [...]

Nigeria: Shettima to Diaspora Nigerians - Be Ready for Robust Engagement With Tinubu Govt

30 September 2025

[This Day] Abuja -- Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Diaspora Nigerians of robust engagement in the policies and programmes of the administration of President Bola Tinubu, with a view to positioning Nigeria in its rightful place among the commity of nations. [...]

Uganda: CSOs Warn Rising Debt and Bailouts Are Squeezing Children's Services

30 September 2025

[Nile Post] Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised alarms that Uganda's escalating public debt and government bailouts of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are undermining funding for children's services, despite reforms aimed at improving education and welfare. [...]

Nigeria: Peter Obi Is Labour Party's Problem - Factional Edo Chair

30 September 2025

[Daily Trust] A factional Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party, Elizabeth Ativie, has accused the party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, of being the party's problem. [...]

Nigeria: PENGASSAN Strike - NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA Shut As Truce Meeting Kick Off

30 September 2025

[Daily Trust] The peace meeting which the Federal Government convened over the rift between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery is currently underway in Abuja. [...]

Ethiopia: Coffee Authority Rolls Out Strategic Measures to Elevate Ethiopia's International Competitiveness

30 September 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) has announced an aggressive plan to strengthen the country's coffee sector this year, with a strategic focus on substantially improving both quality and quantity to sharpen its international competitiveness. [...]

School collapse in Indonesia leaves one student dead, 38 missing

30 September 2025

Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Management says 77 victims taken to hospitals for treatment. [...]

Iraq’s shoemakers revive their ancient craft

30 September 2025

Mosul’s shoemakers are restoring an ancient craft, creating jobs and hope after years of conflict. [...]

VP Vance blames Democrats for looming US government shutdown

30 September 2025

Congressional Democrats and Republicans failed to reach a spending deal after meeting with US President Donald Trump. [...]

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill suffers severe knee injury against Jets in NFL

30 September 2025

The Miami Dolphins wide receiver suffered what is believed to be a season-ending injury against the New York Jets. [...]

‘Operation Sindoor’: How cricket became latest India-Pakistan weapon of war

30 September 2025

The India-Pakistan rivalry turned the Asia Cup into a battlefield for nationalist politics. Is there hope for change? [...]

YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension

30 September 2025

Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump's suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at US Capitol. [...]

Have Trump and Netanyahu really agreed on a Gaza peace plan? Key takeaways

30 September 2025

They say they have, but on Gaza's security and long-term governance, Netanyahu appears to differ from the plan. [...]

LIVE: Israel kills 39 in Gaza as Hamas reviews Trump’s proposal to end war

30 September 2025

Palestinians in Gaza say the proposal raises questions around implementation as Israeli attacks continue. [...]

How Arab nations, rest of the world reacted to Trump’s Gaza plan

29 September 2025

The Palestinian Authority joins regional leaders in welcoming US president's 20-point peace plan to end war in Gaza. [...]

Madagascar president dissolves government after youth-led deadly protests

29 September 2025

The demonstrations, which started over deteriorating living conditions, have left 22 people dead, according to the UN. [...]

Five unanswered questions about Trump’s Gaza plan

29 September 2025

Details and timelines remain vague in the 20-point plan, unveiled in the White House on Monday. [...]

UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference

29 September 2025

The move adds pressure on the UK government, led by Keir Starmer, which has been slammed over its stance on Gaza war. [...]

Trump’s Gaza peace plan lacks protections for Palestinians, analyst says

29 September 2025

US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan guarantees a “long-term occupation by foreign troops,” says Phyllis Bennis. [...]

Should Israel be banned from international competitions?

29 September 2025

Calls for Israel to be banned from the World Cup and Eurovision are growing due to the genocide in Gaza. [...]

Lawyer for suspect in Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence

29 September 2025

Amount of evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case is 'voluminous', both prosecutors and defence agree. [...]

North Korea says denuclearisation would mean surrendering its sovereignty

29 September 2025

North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong staunchly defended the country’s nuclear programme. [...]

Here’s the full text of Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza

29 September 2025

The White House says its proposal would end the war on Gaza immediately if both sides accept. [...]

Netanyahu says he supports Trump’s plan to end war on Gaza

29 September 2025

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has said he supports US President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza. [...]

India’s Asian Cup win over Pakistan reignites political tensions

29 September 2025

India’s cricket team hoisted an imaginary trophy after winning the 2025 Asia Cup against Pakistan. [...]

Israel carries out drone strike in southern Lebanon, killing one person

29 September 2025

The strike is the latest in a string of Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire announced in November. [...]

Trump outlines plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza

29 September 2025

US President Donald Trump has outlined a plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza. [...]

Israeli PM Netanyahu apologises to Qatar over Doha attack

29 September 2025

Netanyahu also apologises for violating Qatari sovereignty, which drew global condemnation. [...]

Trump proposes 20-point plan to end war in Gaza

29 September 2025

President says Israel has 'full backing' of US, may take steps to defeat Hamas if it doesn't accept proposed peace deal. [...]

Nurse shot in the head while working at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

29 September 2025

Video shows the moment a Palestinian nurse was shot in the head at one of the few hospitals still operational in Gaza. [...]

What is the Trump plan for Gaza and will it work?

29 September 2025

Trump's 21-point plan is said to have Netanyahu on board, but Hamas says it's not received any proposal yet. [...]

Secret filming exposes dangerous trade in illegal Botox

30 September 2025

An undercover BBC team catch a fake doctor, a pharmacist and a nurse supplying Botox illegally without checks. [...]

'My sex offender physio should have been stopped'

30 September 2025

A woman who was one of six people assaulted in treatment is calling for better patient protection. [...]

Bridge funds plea to be made at Labour conference

30 September 2025

Redbridge Council wants funding to repair a bridge and will make its case at the Labour conference. [...]

Arts centre announces plans after funding issues

30 September 2025

The Bernie Grant Arts Centre paused some of its work in May due to a funding shortfall. [...]

Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure

30 September 2025

UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Zhimin Qian, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'. [...]

London Underground improves pay offer to unions

29 September 2025

The new offer involves a 3.4% pay rise in year one and then increases in line with inflation. [...]

Mayor challenges critics over violent crime stats

29 September 2025

City Hall figures show that crimes resulting in an injury have dropped nearly 12% on last year. [...]

'Deliveroo' gunman shot girl and dad, court told

29 September 2025

Jazz Reid is alleged to have disguised himself as a Deliveroo driver and shot a girl and her father. [...]

'A million jobs in London could be changed by AI'

29 September 2025

The jobs most at risk include telemarketing, bookkeeping and data entry, according to research. [...]

Met officers could have to reveal Freemason ties

29 September 2025

The move comes after the force's handling of the 1987 murder of private detective Daniel Morgan. [...]

'My dumped parcel was taken away with the rubbish'

29 September 2025

The BBC looks into the issue of courier companies leaving parcels in 'insecure' locations. [...]

TfL In Bloom contest brings colour to Tube stations

29 September 2025

The In Bloom competition sees staff decorate their stations and depots with gardens, flowers and plants. [...]

Enfield and Greenwich shortlisted for new towns

29 September 2025

Crews Hill in Enfield and Thamesmead in Greenwich have been put forward for large-scale building. [...]

Terry Farrell, architect who designed MI6 building, dies

29 September 2025

He also designed the headquarters for ITV's 80s breakfast show TV-am, with giant eggcups on the roof. [...]

Thames Valley 10% rail fare increases 'ridiculous'

29 September 2025

The cost of an anytime single ticket to Paddington has now risen by just under 15% since January. [...]

Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns

28 September 2025

Cdr Dominic Murphy's warning comes weeks after three people were convicted in a case linked to Russia. [...]

'I left my job to DJ on TikTok after being overlooked at work'

17 September 2025

TikTok streamer DJ AG built an online community of over two million through live streaming his sets. [...]

The cockapoo lifting spirits at a London hospital

15 September 2025

The therapy cockapoo who brings joy to patients at Croydon Hospital is up for a BBC award. [...]

London's 700-year-old tower on stilts

11 September 2025

A medieval tower is suspended on stilts as work continues around it to build a new skyscraper. [...]

Emergency alert goes off in British Library

7 September 2025

Mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks emitted a siren and vibrated. [...]

Moment suspected XL Bully attacks cockapoo

5 September 2025

CCTV footage from a fishmongers captures the moment a suspected XL Bully dog attacks a smaller dog. [...]

Meet the 'Bus Aunty' who's gone viral on TikTok

1 September 2025

Bemi Orojuogun was shocked that her videos celebrating London's buses got such a large following. [...]

Celebrating 70 years of the London Irish Centre

27 September 2025

Founded in 1955 by a group from the Irish Priests Committee, it has hosted an array of famous faces. [...]

'I'm heartbroken kids racially abused me on train'

25 September 2025

Sophia Choudry says she is "shaken" and "heartbroken" after being racially abused on the Elizabeth line. [...]

What does it mean to get the Freedom of the City of London?

25 September 2025

BBC presenter Robert Elms is the latest person to be given the honour but what actually is 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