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6 September 2024

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Africa's creative sector finds a dynamic ally in Atlanta [...]

Nigeria: FG Flags Off Sale of Rice At N40,000 Per 50kg Bag to Nigerians

6 September 2024

[Vanguard] Amid squeezing hunger across the country, the Federal Government, Thursday, flagged off the sales of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice at N40,000 per 50kg bag to Nigerians as a measure to cushion the impact of high food prices that have persisted for over one year. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Power Reports Partial Nationwide Electricity Outage

6 September 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has announced a partial nationwide power cut, impacting thousands of households and businesses. [...]

Liberia: Ngafuan Pitches Ambitious Strategy for Liberia's Economic Growth

6 September 2024

[Liberian Observer] In a highly anticipated Senate confirmation hearing, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's nominee for Minister of Finance and Development Planning, presented an extensive and ambitious plan for Liberia's economic future. [...]

Liberia: Finance Minister Designate Ngafuan Outlines Plans to Ensure 'Sound' Fiscal Management, Curb Waste and Fraud At Confirmation Hearing

6 September 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Finance and Development Planning Minister-designate Augustine Ngafuan has vowed to take robust and sustained actions leading toward sound fiscal management to prevent waste, corruption and fraud for the benefit of Liberia and its citizens. [...]

Zimbabwe: Despite Crackdown, Zimbabwe's Gold-Backed Currency Is Crumbling Too, Just Four Months Later

6 September 2024

[New Zimbabwe] A 35-year-old security guard in Zimbabwe, Ezekiel Chiradza, was arrested on Monday on allegations that he insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermined the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency launched in April. [...]

Tanzania: 11 Killed, 44 Hurt in Mbeya Deadly Road Crash

6 September 2024

[Daily News] MBEYA -- AT LEAST 11 passengers were killed and 44 others sustained injuries after a bus veered off the road and overturned at Luanjilo in Mbeya Rural District. [...]

Liberia: Bad Road Conditions in Rural Liberia

6 September 2024

[New Republic] Liberians, mainly rural dwellers, are still stuck with the perennial issue of bad roads, which most often hampered the movements of goods and services during the rainy season. [...]

Kenya: Pending Bills Drop By Sh106.6bn As State Moves to Clear Debt

6 September 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Government's pending bills dropped by Sh106.6 billion to Sh516.27 billion in the full year ending June 30, 2024, partly driven by the recent state's initiative to clear outstanding debt. [...]

Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals LTA Failed to Remit Government Revenue, Illegally Awarded HQ Construction Contract

6 September 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A compliance audit of the Special Investigation at the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed that the LTA failed to remit government revenue and Illegally awarded the headquarters construction contract. [...]

Malawi: Akatswiri Moves to Improve Durability of M1 Road - Discovers Dolerite Rock Recommended for Surfacing

6 September 2024

[Nyasa Times] One of Malawi's biggest private mining companies, Akatswiri Mineral Resources, has moved to help contribute to improving quality and sturdiness of the M1 road by discovering delorite rock which is the internationally recommended and standard rock for road surfacing. [...]

Kenya: State House Spends Sh963mn On New Vehicles, Building Refurbishment

6 September 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The state house continues to spend large on hospitality, travel, and allowances despite the austerity pledge by President William Ruto, according to a new report by the Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakango. [...]

Liberia: EPA Reopens China Union After Issuing Temporary Permit

6 September 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has granted China Union a temporary permit, allowing the company to resume operations for three months. This decision gives China Union the opportunity to fully comply with the Environmental Protection and Management Law of Liberia (EMPL). The permit was issued following China Union's payment of US$20,000 as part-payment of a US$120,000 fine imposed by the EPA. The company has also committed to adhering to the EMPL requirements. [...]

Uganda: Airtel Money Partners With Sasai to Expand Free Remittances to Uganda, Africa

6 September 2024

[Nile Post] Sasai Money Transfer, a business of Cassava Technologies and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators has partnered with Airtel Money to expand its revolutionary offer of free remittances to more African markets including Uganda. [...]

Kenya: ICT Authority, Kenic Work to Boost Uptake of Kenyan Internet Domain

6 September 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The ICT Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) that aims to ensure the country's smooth transition to the digital era. [...]

Malawi: Stakeholders Applaud Govt for Reviewing Labour Laws

6 September 2024

[Nyasa Times] Stakeholders in the labour sector has urged government to fast track the processes of reviewing some labour laws saying this is key to ensure there is a conducive working environment. [...]

Malawi: China Seeks to Boost Malawi's Trade and Infrastructural Development, Chakwera Excited

6 September 2024

[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed strong support for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a solution to Malawi's developmental challenges. [...]

Malawi: Chakwera Seeks Clean Energy Partnership With Geidco to Invest in Malawi's Energy Sector

6 September 2024

[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has appealed to the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (GEIDCO) to invest in Malawi's energy sector. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Outages in Several Parts of the Country

6 September 2024

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has announced a power outage in several parts of the country, the second one within a week. [...]

Ghana: Debate On Illegal Mining Activities - ...Majority Leader Appeals to Citizenry

6 September 2024

[Ghanaian Times] The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for the depoliticisation of the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. [...]

Liberia: AML Contributes to Liberia's Local Talent

6 September 2024

[New Republic] ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) is making significant strides in developing local talent and contributing to Liberia's socio-economic growth through its world-class vocational facility, the ArcelorMittal Liberia Training Academy in Yekepa, Nimba County. [...]

Uganda: Old Mutual Investment Chairman Sees More Ugandans Embracing Financial Services

6 September 2024

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's economy stands to benefit from more Ugandans increasingly embracing financial services according to Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Chairman, Samuel Ssejjaaka. [...]

Uganda: Allen Kagina Reaffirms Unra's Commitment to Adhering to ESG Standards

6 September 2024

[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe -- Allen Kagina, the executive director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), reaffirmed the agency's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in line with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, recently adopted by Uganda. [...]

Liberia: John Davis, Former LBDI President, Criticizes Court Sheriff, Police for Detention At Bloom Bank

6 September 2024

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- John Davis, former president of the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), has condemned the actions of the sheriff of Criminal Court C and officers of the Liberia National Police for detaining him, the manager of Bloom Bank, and its staff for over three hours on Thursday. [...]

Liberia: Banjak Frozen Food in Court Over Us467k Unpaid Debt

6 September 2024

[Liberian Observer] MS Global Company (plaintiff) based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, has filed a commercial lawsuit against Banjak Frozen Food (Defendant) at the Commercial Court in Monrovia, seeking US$467,013.50 along with a legal interest of six percent. [...]

Is there a ’60-day rule’ in the US elections? What to know in 500 words

6 September 2024

Trump falsely claims the Justice Department is hamstrung in the lead-up to vote as he stares down two federal cases. [...]

Advocates demand justice after US protester killed in Israeli gunfire

6 September 2024

In the wake of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's fatal shooting, critics question whether the US will seek justice from Israel. [...]

New French PM vows to toughen stance on immigration, hints at tilt to right

6 September 2024

Conservative Michel Barnier promises to uphold some of Macron’s policies while tackling a divided parliament. [...]

How will the US economy shape its presidential election?

6 September 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are pledging strong economic policies if elected in November. [...]

Attacks on India’s Muslims continue under BJP-led coalition

6 September 2024

Muslims in India say a new era of inclusiveness failed to materialise after this year's elections. [...]

Trump’s sentencing in hush money case delayed until after US election

6 September 2024

Trump, the Republican candidate in a tightly contested November presidential race, called the case a 'political attack'. [...]

Teen and father in Georgia school shooting appear in court for first time

6 September 2024

Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray and his father Colin Gray both face murder charges following a shooting at a US high school. [...]

UK doctor: ‘80% of Gaza victims I treated were children’

6 September 2024

This UK doctor has just returned from Gaza and says she was shocked by the number of children she operated on. [...]

Road blocks lifted as Colombia reaches deal with striking truckers

6 September 2024

For days, truckers had blocked roads in protest against the end of COVID-era fuel subsidies, snarling transport. [...]

Witness: Israeli forces kill US and Turkish citizen in occupied West Bank

6 September 2024

Israeli forces fatally shot dual American and Turkish citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi at a demonstration. [...]

UK man sentenced to nine years for arson after far-right riots

6 September 2024

Judge says that like the other outbreaks of violence in England in early August, the case was 'suffused with racism.' [...]

X’s Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections

6 September 2024

There is no federal law in the US that bans or requires a disclosure of the use of AI in political advertisements. [...]

Israeli forces kill American-Turkish activist in the occupied West Bank

6 September 2024

Twenty-six-year-old Aysenur Ezgi Eygi is shot in the head during a protest against illegal Israeli settlements. [...]

‘Unacceptable pressure’: Kremlin denounces US for targeting Russian media

6 September 2024

Kremlin spokesman also says media censorship during Ukraine offensive is 'justified' as Russia is in a 'state of war'. [...]

Pakistan’s top court restores anticorruption law amendments

6 September 2024

The amendments were opposed by former PM Imran Khan. Ironically, their reinstatement could help him. [...]

As China, Africa woo each other, who gains more? It’s complex, say experts

6 September 2024

Beijing's detractors claim it lures in African countries with big loans, but the continent's leaders also have a choice. [...]

How Israel’s war on Gaza is destroying Palestinian education

6 September 2024

With 80% of schools destroyed, students in Gaza have lost a year of education and are on the brink of losing another. [...]

‘Russia backs Kamala Harris’: Putin’s history of US election ‘endorsements’

6 September 2024

For two decades, President Putin has stirred the US election pot, including by signalling support for candidates. [...]

Israeli army withdraws from Jenin leaving trail of destruction

6 September 2024

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin have been seeing the wreckage left by Israeli forces. [...]

Ukraine’s eastern front in jeopardy as civilians evacuated

6 September 2024

Ukraine's president has been accused of sacrificing towns on the eastern front for headline-grabbing Kursk offensive. [...]

Zelenskyy urges Ukraine allies to allow long-range weapons use in Russia

6 September 2024

Ukrainian president seeks to rally more support at meeting of key backers as US pledges an additional $250m in aid. [...]

Who are the candidates in Algeria’s presidential elections?

6 September 2024

Profiles of the three contenders to lead one of Africa's largest and most influential countries. [...]

Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin, step up raids in other West Bank areas

6 September 2024

Palestinians start clearing wreckage in Jenin after the Israeli military's 10-day assault leaves trail of destruction. [...]

Scholasticide must not be normalised

6 September 2024

In Gaza and other conflict zones, attacks on schools are threatening to upend key international legal principles. [...]

Aftermath of Israeli assault as military withdraws from West Bank’s Jenin

6 September 2024

Palestinians assess the massive damage following an Israeli military operation in Jenin that lasted 10 days. [...]

Man denies attempted murder over quadruple shooting

6 September 2024

A nine-year-old girl was among those injured in the attack outside a restaurant in east London. [...]

Police van hits man while responding to emergency

6 September 2024

The injured man is in hospital and none of the officers involved need any treatment. [...]

'I go to sleep at night wondering if we are safe'

6 September 2024

There are 1,300 buildings awaiting cladding remediation work in London, says its fire commissioner. [...]

Councillor denies encouraging violent disorder

6 September 2024

Ricky Jones was charged with encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest. [...]

TfL sorry for falsely reporting how woman died

6 September 2024

Melissa Burr died when when a bus shunted forward into a stationary bus. hitting the 32-year-old. [...]

Drivers caught doing tricks near Buckingham Palace

6 September 2024

Loud revving from a late-night car meet on Pall Mall was picked up by noise cameras. [...]

TfL still affected by 'ongoing cyber incident'

6 September 2024

The organisation said it took action after the attack, including limiting access to some services. [...]

New chief scout tells how group helped after stabbing

6 September 2024

Mr Fields, the first black Briton to reach the North Pole, said Scouts gave him somewhere to belong. [...]

Mayor calls for action against bad landlord MPs

6 September 2024

A BBC investigation revealed an MP was renting out flats with ant infestations and black mould. [...]

Queen Elizabeth's memorial to be close to Palace

6 September 2024

It is expected to take the form of a statue or sculpture, and to be ready in 2026. [...]

Violence, overcrowding, self-harm: BBC goes inside one of Britain’s most dangerous prisons

5 September 2024

At a time of major crisis for prisons, the BBC’s Sima Kotecha is given rare access to HMP Pentonville. [...]

Cladding boss denies contributing to Grenfell disaster

5 September 2024

Claude Wehrle says he was "not the one making decisions" at cladding manufacturer Arconic. [...]

Grenfell community unified in steps toward justice

5 September 2024

Following the damning Grenfell Inquiry final report, survivors tell the BBC accountability is next. [...]

Grenfell bereaved hope political promises ring true

5 September 2024

Family, friends and neighbours of the 72 who died gathered at the foot of the tower on Wednesday night. [...]

'She was so proud to live in Grenfell Tower': The 72 people killed by the fire

4 September 2024

The names of those killed in the Grenfell Tower fire have been read out as the inquiry concludes - these are their stories. [...]

'Our life changed overnight and no-one saw it coming'

4 September 2024

The families and friends of those who died tell BBC News justice must follow the inquiry's findings. [...]

Grenfell Report: Key findings from the inquiry

4 September 2024

A damning final 1,700-page report into the tower block fire sets out a chain of failures. [...]

Grenfell victims say they're still waiting for justice after damning report

5 September 2024

"We lost friends, neighbours and loved ones in the most horrific way," bereaved families say. [...]

Islamic Centre is a beacon for Grenfell community

4 September 2024

Up to 50 adults and children visit the Al-Manaar Islamic Centre in west London for weekly counselling. [...]

'We want to see action' - Grenfell fire survivors

5 September 2024

Two former Grenfell Tower residents share their stories and demand action after the inquiry's final report. [...]

Council 'failed' Grenfell residents, says leader

5 September 2024

Council leader Elizabeth Campbell, told the BBC she accepted the findings of the report. [...]

Grenfell survivor: 'Losing my brother destroyed me'

4 September 2024

Omar Alhaj Ali lost his younger brother Mohammad in the Grenfell Tower fire. [...]

The woman who stopped a pile-up on the M25

2 September 2024

Marie-Therese Gumpert stopped a bus from crashing after the driver had a heart attack at the wheel. [...]

Barnet food hub faces closure

30 August 2024

A hub that supplies 17 food banks in Barnet is set to close in September after its funding was withdrawn. [...]

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

17 July 2024

Amy Conroy believes the Paralympic basketball team will win gold at Paris. [...]

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