Ijebu Jesa – ÌJÈBÚ-JÈSÀ

9 April 2026

[allAfrica] As low and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to shoulder a disproportionate burden of smoking-related disease, access to pragmatic, evidence-based harm reduction solutions is becoming an increasingly urgent public-health priority. [...]

Kenya: Seven in 10 Women Face Repeated Sextortion While Seeking Public Services - Study

9 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nearly three-quarters of female service seekers in Kenya report facing repeated demands for sexual favours while accessing public services, a newly released Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 shows. [...]

Zimbabwe: Tobacco Turmoil - Farmers Trapped in Price Slump

9 April 2026

[263Chat] This year's tobacco marketing season has proven difficult for many farmers, as unfavorable market conditions driven by supply and demand continue to take a toll. [...]

Africa: Gulf Shock, African Shield

9 April 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Cairo, Egypt -- Africa's multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $10 billion emergency facility to shield African and Caribbean economies from the fallout of escalating tensions in the Gulf, as policymakers race to contain a fresh wave of global economic disruption. [...]

South Africa: City of Cape Town Budget Criticised - South African News Briefs - April 9, 2026

9 April 2026

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Tanzania: MPs Push for Fuel Tax Relief

9 April 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have urged the government to slash some levies on fuel imports as part of measures to control the rising fuel prices, exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East crisis. [...]

Nigeria: Power DisCos Miss Revenue Targets Amid Efficiency Concerns

9 April 2026

[Premium Times] The data shows that DisCos received electricity worth ₦336.43 billion, billed ₦268.20 billion, and collected only ₦204.74 billion. [...]

Uganda: Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

9 April 2026

[Nile Post] The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has warned young people against falling victim to fraudulent labour export schemes, saying many are losing money to traffickers and unlicensed recruitment agents. [...]

Africa: Afreximbank Delivers Strong FY2025 Results - With Total Assets And Contingencies Base Of Us$48.5 Billion

9 April 2026

[Afreximbank] Forward-Looking Statements [...]

South Africa: High Costs and Cheap Imports Threaten Local Sugar Farmers

9 April 2026

[Scrolla] High fuel prices make fertiliser and diesel too expensive for thousands of small farmers in South Africa to grow crops. The South African sugar industry is losing money because heavily subsidised sugar from other countries is flooding the local market. [...]

Namibia: Afreximbank Shields Country With N$167 Billion

9 April 2026

[Namibian] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has made N$167.3 billion (US$10 billion) available to all member states, including Namibia. [...]

Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Mandates 1 Percent Coin Payout On All Bank Withdrawals

9 April 2026

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberians making cash withdrawals in Liberian dollars will now receive coins whether they want them or not, under a new Central Bank of Liberia policy taking effect Monday. [...]

Kenya: Nigeria's Zenith Bank Acquires Paramount Bank in CBK-Approved Deal

9 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigeria's Zenith Bank Plc has completed the acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in Paramount Bank Limited, following regulatory approvals. [...]

Namibia: Namibia Turns to Norway for Oil and Gas Support

9 April 2026

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested technical support from Norway's government in developing the country's oil and gas sectors. [...]

Ghana: Heath Goldfields Seals $2.8bn Trafigura Deal At Bogoso-Prestea

9 April 2026

[Ghanaian Times] A 700,000-ounce offtake agreement and $65 million in debt financing signal the full-scale revival of the Bogoso-Prestea mine, putting Ghanaian-owned mining firmly on the global map. [...]

Kenya: CBK Holds Rate At 8.75pc Amid Middle East Conflict Risks

9 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 percent, citing rising global risks linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. [...]

Liberia: CBL Justifies Govt Quest to Print New Banknotes

9 April 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has mounted a robust justification of its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes, arguing that the move is a technical necessity driven by economic expansion, currency deterioration, and structural realities of a cash-based economy--not an inflationary policy shift. [...]

Africa: Registration Opens for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius

30 March 2026

[Corporate Council on Africa] Washington, DC -- The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, taking place July 26-29, 2026 at Mont Choisy Le Golf in Mauritius. [...]

Nigeria: Electricity - Niso Cuts Transmission Losses to 7.05 Percent, Pushes Grid Stability Reforms

9 April 2026

[Vanguard] The Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Abdu Mohammed Bello, has disclosed that transmission losses on the national grid have dropped significantly to 7.05 percent, from levels close to 10 percent recorded at the agency's inception. [...]

Nigeria: Nigerian Airline Joins Global Ticketing Network, Eyes Wider Reach

9 April 2026

[Premium Times] The move enables the airline to partner with global carriers and expand travel options for passengers. [...]

Somalia: Somalia Receives Turkish Drilling Vessel As Offshore Oil Plans Advance

9 April 2026

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's offshore oil ambitions took a step forward Thursday as the drilling vessel ÇaÄŸri Bey arrived off the coast of the capital after sailing from Turkey, officials said. [...]

Uganda: Moneylenders Push Back Against 'Predator' Label, Admit Internal Abuse and Call for Policy Reset

9 April 2026

[Nile Post] Uganda's moneylending industry is pushing back against what it calls a sustained campaign of public vilification, even as its own leaders concede that rogue operators within the sector have fueled the very mistrust now threatening its legitimacy. [...]

Tanzania: Fuel Crisis - Samia Suluhu Hassan Urges Cost Cuts, Calm

9 April 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed immediate measures to reduce fuel consumption across government institutions and urged citizens to remain calm as global oil supply disruptions push prices upward. [...]

Kenya: Eric Omondi Tops Kenya Influencers With Sh57mn Earnings

9 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Comedian Eric Omondi has emerged as Kenya's top-earning social media influencer, pulling in an estimated Sh57 million in 2025, according to new industry data. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Hosts U.S. Lawmakers in Nairobi As Kenya Seeks Deeper Trade, Security Ties

9 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Wednesday hosted a bipartisan delegation of United States lawmakers at State House, Nairobi, in a meeting that underscored deepening bilateral ties. [...]

Tyson Fury insists he’s ‘still got it’ ahead of Makhmudov comeback fight

10 April 2026

While eyeing a fight with Anthony Joshua, Fury first faces a Russian-born heavyweight who wrestled a bear for fun. [...]

Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?

10 April 2026

A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions. [...]

Energy prices may take ‘months’ to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts

10 April 2026

There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say. [...]

Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison

10 April 2026

Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention. [...]

Kuwait blames Iran for drone strike, Iran denies responsibility

10 April 2026

Kuwait is blaming ‘Iran and its proxies’ for a drone attack on Thursday night, while Iran has denied responsibility. [...]

UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire

10 April 2026

As UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Doha as part of a Gulf tour he discussed efforts to secure the US-Iran ceasefire. [...]

Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

10 April 2026

Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement. [...]

Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela

10 April 2026

Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage. [...]

Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks

10 April 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. [...]

Video shows explosion over Erbil in suspected drone interception

9 April 2026

Video shows an explosion in the sky above Erbil, in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. [...]

Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia

9 April 2026

Daniel Noboa has accused Colombia's Gustavo Petro of failing to take 'effective measures' against drug trafficking. [...]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘we seek compensation, not war’

9 April 2026

Iranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’. [...]

Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions

9 April 2026

Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January. [...]

US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next

9 April 2026

Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist. [...]

Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians

9 April 2026

Ruling marks legal setback for administration's efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants. [...]

Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing

9 April 2026

Lawmakers warn the former Justice Department chief that a congressional subpoena for her testimony remains in effect. [...]

Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks

9 April 2026

Doctors warn of worsening crises as vital supplies run low and Israeli attacks devastate Beirut and surrounding areas. [...]

CAF President Motsepe rejects Senegal’s corruption claim amid AFCON fallout

9 April 2026

Senegal's government alleged corruption at African football's governing body after AFCON title awarded to Morocco. [...]

Melania Trump denies ‘relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein

9 April 2026

First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. [...]

Real Madrid vs Girona: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups

9 April 2026

Real Madrid's challenges for Spain's La Liga and the UEFA Champions League hang in the balance after consecutive losses. [...]

Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams

9 April 2026

A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education. [...]

US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech

9 April 2026

Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors' hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue. [...]

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

9 April 2026

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL amid concerns about broadcast sales to streamers. [...]

Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks

9 April 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon [...]

Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera’s Wishah, killed by Israel

9 April 2026

Wishah is latest Al Jazeera journalist to be killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023. [...]

Woman killed sister and snatched Rolex, court told

9 April 2026

Nancy Pexton, 69, denies murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and stealing her Rolex. [...]

Pub thief jailed over £2.2m Fabergé theft

9 April 2026

An "opportunistic" thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg. [...]

X Factor contestant Chico guilty of drink-driving

9 April 2026

Chico said he had been drinking for six hours and taken a flu medicine as he mourned a friend's death. [...]

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". [...]

National memorial to Queen Elizabeth approved

9 April 2026

The national monument will be built in St James' Park along with a statue of Prince Philip. [...]

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'

9 April 2026

Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline". [...]

CMAT date cancelled at LIDO festival after park problems

9 April 2026

The Irish singer apologised after organisers for the event rescheduled due to issues with Victoria Park. [...]

Primrose Hill stab victim 'can never be replaced'

9 April 2026

Christopher Sullivan pays tribute to his son, filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan, who was killed. [...]

Arrests as hundreds of stolen phones found in raid

9 April 2026

Officers raid the Kilburn High Road shop after intelligence suggests it is used to supply drugs. [...]

Hospital cafe renamed after 'dedicated' manager

9 April 2026

Joe's Café at Royal Brompton Hospital recognises the contribution of Jose "Joe" Paculan. [...]

Bexley voters mull choice between shades of blue

9 April 2026

Bexley in south-east London is a Reform UK target but the Tories are hoping to hold on to control. [...]

Sikh war memorial statue proposed for Southall

9 April 2026

The planned statue for Southall Manor House Grounds will honour Sikhs in the British Indian Army. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

Can I vote?

24 March 2026

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

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. [...]

54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey

7 April 2026

BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. [...]

'Years at strict school's sixth form were worst of my life'

2 April 2026

Former pupils say Mossbourne’s strict discipline caused lasting harm and are urging a national inquiry. [...]

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

1 April 2026

Family First said demand had "continued to decline" and it was "no longer financially sustainable". [...]

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

31 March 2026

The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental. [...]

Hackney pub's child‑free rule sparks debate

28 March 2026

The Kenton's management said the rule was implemented after children were left unsupervised. [...]

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