Ijebu Jesa – ÌJÈBÚ-JÈSÀ

3 July 2026

[Premium Times] The incident occurred at the fuel terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, although authorities had yet to determine the cause of the fire as of the time of filing this report. [...]

Africa: Can an African Credit Rating Agency Overcome Investor Scepticism?

3 July 2026

[ISS] Current credit ratings may disadvantage the continent, but wouldn't an African agency amount to Africa 'marking its own homework'? [...]

Congo-Kinshasa: UN - Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Cost Africa $3.6 Bln, Put 300,000 Jobs At Risk

3 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Geneva -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to $3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the continent, according to Damien Mama, UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the DRC. [...]

Malawi: Govt Blames 'Technical Glitch' for Payday Chaos Leaving Civil Servants Unable to Pay Bills

3 July 2026

[Nyasa Times] Thousands of Malawian civil servants were left without their June salaries this week after a technical failure at the Accountic General's Office disrupted the payment process -- despite the salaries having been processed on 30 June 2026. [...]

Africa: Why Africa's Ocean Leadership Matters Now

3 July 2026

[allAfrica] Last month, Mombasa made history as the first African city to host the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) - an international convening to protect and conserve the ocean, gathering well over a hundred countries. Yet the significance of the conference went far beyond where it was held. It demonstrated why Africa is increasingly becoming one of the world's most influential voices in shaping the future of our ocean. [...]

Uganda: Lord Mayor Applauds Uganda Waragi's Infrastructure Boost At Port Bell Landing Site

3 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), through its flagship brand Uganda Waragi, has commissioned a transformative community infrastructure project at Port Bell Landing Site in Luzira. As part of Uganda Waragi's landmark 60-year Diamond Jubilee legacy, the intervention delivers solar-powered flood lighting and structured waste management systems designed to eliminate public health hazards, protect livelihoods, and boost the night economy. [...]

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Honored With 'Connectivity Award' At 2026 Aviation &amp; Tourism Ceremony

3 July 2026

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the prestigious 'Connectivity Award' at the 2026 Aviation & Tourism Award Ceremony hosted by Air Transport News. [...]

Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Inspects Chano-Chencha Road Project

3 July 2026

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today inspected the ongoing Chano-Chencha Road Project, highlighting infrastructure and tourism as drivers of growth. [...]

Kenya: Thika Gridlock Caused by Barricades

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traffic has resumed along the Thika Superhighway after police cleared barricades erected by suspected goons near the Pangani area, restoring normal movement along one of Nairobi's busiest roads. [...]

Malawi: UK and Malawi Boost Trade Ties At London Summit

3 July 2026

[Nyasa Times] The United Kingdom and Malawi have pledged to deepen their economic relationship following a high-level business roundtable held in London on Thursday, with senior figures from both countries gathering to explore new opportunities in trade and investment. [...]

Kenya: Witia Expands Digital Education Drive With Second Smart Library

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) has expanded its digital education programme with the launch of its second Smart Library in Machakos County. [...]

Malawi: Cira Calls for Strategic Reforms to Boost Construction Sector

3 July 2026

[Nyasa Times] The Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) has called for urgent corrective measures to address systemic challenges within the construction sector, asserting that such reforms are essential for the industry to achieve national and regional competitiveness. [...]

Nigeria: Woof Studios Africa Highlights Creator Economy At Cannes Lions Festival

3 July 2026

[Premium Times] One of the sessions wherein the delegation featured was titled "How Africa's Creators Are Building Culture as Infrastructure. [...]

Kenya: Kindiki Defends Sale of Stake in Government Agencies to Fund Major Infrastructure Projects

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the sale of some stake in government agencies to marshall resources to fund major infrastructure development projects and accelerate the socio-economic transformation of our Country. [...]

Kenya: Moi University to Cut Jobs, Save Sh100mn Monthly

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Moi University has revived plans to downsize its workforce after a court allowed it to restart a redundancy process aimed at reducing the institution's ballooning wage bill and restoring its financial stability. [...]

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Coffee Export Earnings Reach Historic U.S.$3 Billion Milestone

3 July 2026

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry, generating a record 3 billion USD in export earnings during the current fiscal year, its highest coffee export revenue on record. [...]

Rwanda: Choplife Gaming Honoured With Tanzania Presidential Taxpayers' Award

3 July 2026

[New Times] Choplife Gaming continues to set the standard for regulatory excellence and tax compliance across Africa. [...]

Africa: Google Play Launches $1million Indie Games Fund to Empower African Game Developers

3 July 2026

[Capital FM] Google Play today launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1 million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and expert mentorship empowering African game developers with the skills and resources they need to thrive. [...]

Nigeria: Motul, Winpart By Cfao, Energy Switch Partner to Expand Access to Premium Lubricants in Nigeria

3 July 2026

[Vanguard] Motul, the globally recognized leader in high-performance lubricants, has partnered with Winpart by CFAO, the aftermarket division of CFAO Mobility Nigeria, and Energyswitch, a leading fuel retail network, to enhance the availability of premium automotive lubricants by successfully branding eight Energyswitch fuel stations in Ibadan, Oyo State. [...]

Liberia: Government of Liberia Commends Ifad's Country Representative Pascaline Barankeba for Strengthening Agricultural Cooperation and Investment Flows

3 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia (GoL) has commended outgoing International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Country Representative Madam Pascaline Barankeba for her outstanding contributions to strengthening Liberia's agriculture sector and deepening collaboration between the Government and IFAD. [...]

Uganda: Motor Dealers Protest Digital Plate Shortages

3 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's motor trade sector has demanded that the government cancel its 10-year contract with Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security, citing persistent failures in implementing the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). [...]

Uganda: Museveni, UK Minister Discuss Investment and Stronger Economic Ties

3 July 2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has met Baroness Chapman, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, at State House Entebbe, where they discussed ways to strengthen the longstanding partnership between Uganda and the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on investment and economic cooperation. [...]

Nigeria: Govt Unveils Clean Cooking Policy Framework, Inaugurates National E-Cooking Steering Committee

3 July 2026

[This Day] The federal government Thursday declared it has put in place the policy framework required to drive Nigeria's transition to clean cooking technologies. [...]

Nigeria: Shell, Nine Banks Empower Nigerian Oil Service Firms With $3 Billion Contractor Support Fund

3 July 2026

[This Day] Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) yesterday took a major step towards empowering Nigerian oil and gas contractors and furrher growing local content with the launch of a $3-billion Contract Finance Facility in partnership with nine major Nigerian banks. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Raises $750 Million in Debut Eurobond Ahead of Planned IPO

3 July 2026

[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully raised $750 million through its debut Eurobond, marking another milestone in the group's efforts to diversify its funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet ahead of an anticipated public listing. [...]

Belgium ‘astonished’ at FIFA’s U-turn on Balogun red card for USA match

6 July 2026

Belgium's football federation is 'investigating all potential options' to safeguard football after FIFA's U-turn. [...]

Iran war live: Tehran prepares for Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession

6 July 2026

Millions expected at funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader in Tehran today. [...]

Venezuelan leader marks Independence Day with message of ‘no social unrest’

5 July 2026

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez once again defends her government's handling of the deadly earthquakes on June 24. [...]

How a son rescued his father from the rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

5 July 2026

After the June 24 earthquakes, ex-firefighter Jesus Garcia found himself working to save his dad and younger brothers. [...]

Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil 2-1 in World Cup 2026 last 16

5 July 2026

Haaland's brace takes him to seven goals for the tournament as Norway book a quarterfinal against Mexico or England. [...]

Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care

5 July 2026

Israeli forces also shoot dead a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank and kill two Palestinians in Gaza. [...]

Turkiye gears up for its first NATO summit in 22 years

5 July 2026

Leaders of the NATO member states are expected in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit - the first it will host in 22 years. [...]

Albanian court frees protesters who rallied against Kushner-linked resort

5 July 2026

The planned resort linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law has become a flashpoint for anti-government protests [...]

Mexico vs England LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – last 16

5 July 2026

Live coverage and text updates from the delayed start ahead from our commentary stream of Mexico vs England. [...]

FIFA World Cup: All to know as Ronaldo’s Portugal play Spain in the last 16

5 July 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo is just one of several key talking points before Portugal and Spain clash in a round of 16 epic in Dallas. [...]

10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France

5 July 2026

A fast-moving wildfire has forced around 10,000 people to evacuate after burning more than 1,500 hectares in France. [...]

How will the rise of right-wing populism affect Latin America?

5 July 2026

Conservatives are winning elections across the region. [...]

8 injured, including 4 children, in New York City Fourth of July shooting

5 July 2026

A shooting at a Fourth of July celebration in the US city of New York wounded eight victims, four of whom are children. [...]

Volunteers vow to keep searching for Venezuela earthquake survivors

5 July 2026

Rescue teams in Venezuela’s La Guaira State say they’re never going to give up their search for earthquake survivors. [...]

Australia thrash England to win record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup

5 July 2026

Beth Mooney (64) and Phoebe Litchfield (48) lead Australia’s stunning seven-wicket win over the hosts at Lord’s. [...]

12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach

5 July 2026

A dead whale weighing about 12 tonnes has been recovered from the beaches of Muanda. [...]

America at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment?

5 July 2026

Chris Hedges reflects on 250 years of US independence - the nation's ideals, contradictions, and what it has become. [...]

Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka

5 July 2026

Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that. [...]

Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent

5 July 2026

Massive crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei’s death, with chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel. [...]

Osaka knocks out top-seeded Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

5 July 2026

Naomi Osaka beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to book her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal. [...]

Palestinians rally outside Al-Shifa hospital, demanding medical evacuation

5 July 2026

Protest outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex demanding Israel lift travel restrictions on those leaving the Gaza Strip. [...]

Trump thanks FIFA as it suspends Balogun’s ban for Belgium World Cup match

5 July 2026

Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last 16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension. [...]

Lawmaker McGovern: Americans need to ‘fight for the soul’ of the US

5 July 2026

The left is rising because Americans ‘want more from the Democrats’, US Representative Jim McGovern argues. [...]

US Congressman denies existence of Palestinians in interview

5 July 2026

US Congressman Randy Fine claims “there is no such thing as Palestinian”, on interview show The Next Generation. [...]

50 Houthi fighters killed in renewed clashes in Yemen

5 July 2026

Yemeni government officials say the Houthis launched a surprise offensive targeting army barracks in southern Hodeidah. [...]

Two murder arrests made after man dies in stabbing

5 July 2026

Haruun Hassan, 22, was fatally stabbed in west London in the early hours of Tuesday morning. [...]

Work to take down Grenfell Tower needs new planning consent

5 July 2026

The government has applied for planning permission to finish taking down Grenfell Tower. [...]

One city, many flags: London's World Cup loyalties

5 July 2026

How do Londoners with split loyalties decide which team to support at the World Cup? [...]

UK's oldest synagogue sets skyscraper principles

5 July 2026

There has been a "lack of understanding and awareness" in recent planning proposals, a rabbi says. [...]

How Wimbledon is supplied with iconic strawberries

5 July 2026

A farm in Kent delivers several pallets of the famous treat to Wimbledon on a daily basis. [...]

Supporting Pride London 'more important than ever'

4 July 2026

Hundreds of charities, community groups and companies took part in Saturday's parade. [...]

BBC presenter back on air after train crash injury

4 July 2026

Jo Good has been recovering after suffering four broken bones in the train crash on 19 June. [...]

Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer

2 July 2026

A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing. [...]

The prisoners whose listening saves lives in jail

2 July 2026

Prisoners volunteering for the Samaritans provide life-saving support to their fellow inmates. [...]

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. [...]

T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Middlesex defeat Essex

5 July 2026

Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls – the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast – as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley. [...]

Women's T20 Blast round-up - Bouchier stars as Hants go top

5 July 2026

Hampshire Hawks beat Lancashire Thunder to return to the top of the Vitality Women's Blast after Surrey lose to Essex. [...]

Short in stature but not confidence - can Fery continue SW19 run?

4 July 2026

Get to know Arthur Fery, the sole Briton left standing in the Wimbledon singles, before he faces Zizou Bergs in the third round. [...]

Glos romp to victory over Surrey in T20 Blast

4 July 2026

D'Arcy Short hits an unbeaten 92 as Gloucestershire beat Surrey by 57 runs in their inter-group match at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol. [...]

Wales trio among 25 players to leave Harlequins

4 July 2026

Wales internationals Carys Phillips, Lisa Neumann and Abbie Fleming will leave Harlequins at the end of the season. [...]

Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest

3 July 2026

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea. [...]

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