Ijebu Jesa – ÌJÈBÚ-JÈSÀ

25 July 2026

[allAfrica] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as the next industrial revolution. That description is already outdated. AI is rapidly becoming the infrastructure upon which future economies, governments, healthcare systems, education, agriculture, finance and national security will be built. The question for Africa is no longer whether AI will transform the world. The question is whether Africa will help shape that future--or simply consume technologies designed elsewhere. [...]

Mali: How Mali's Ancient Craft Is Building New Economic Futures

25 July 2026

[Bird Story Agency] Mali's iconic mud-dyed textile, bogolan, is creating new opportunities beyond its cultural significance. As the centuries-old craft gains protected status, women artisans and entrepreneurs are turning tradition into thriving businesses while preserving indigenous knowledge. [...]

South Africa: Gauteng Taxi Strike Averted After Talks - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2026

24 July 2026

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Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa's Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?

24 July 2026

[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade. [...]

Africa: Nigeria Emerging As Africa's Renewable Energy Knowledge Hub, By Abba Aliyu

24 July 2026

[Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation. [...]

Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy

24 July 2026

[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a thriving local industry ready for global markets. [...]

Uganda: Fuel Hikes Threaten Central Bank Inflation Target

24 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Fuel prices continue to oscillate between 6,300 shilling (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for both petrol and diesel, contributing most to the high average prices of goods and services in the second quarter of 2026. [...]

Mozambique: Government Has Rejected Proposals Aimed At Increasing the Cost of Living - Chapo

24 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo claims that his government has rejected proposals from international partners that aimed at increasing the cost of living in the country. [...]

Zimbabwe: Hybrid Seed Leading Revival of Cotton Farming in Zimbabwe

23 July 2026

[Bird Story Agency] A new generation of hybrid cotton seeds is giving Zimbabwean farmers fresh reason for optimism. Developed to deliver higher yields and withstand climate shocks and pests, the seeds are helping to boost productivity and improve livelihoods in farming communities. [...]

Africa: Cotton to Cloth - The Story Africa Has Always Needed to Tell

23 July 2026

[allAfrica] Africa grows more than half of the world's finest long-staple cotton. It earns less than three percent of what that cotton is eventually worth. This is not a trade problem. It is a narrative problem -- and allAfrica is setting out to fix it. [...]

Nigeria: Benin Airport Runway Closure Disrupts Airline Operations As United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Flights

24 July 2026

[Premium Times] United Nigeria Airlines joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport after FAAN closed the runway following Thursday's Enugu Air runway excursion. [...]

Liberia: Mfdp Minister Ngafuan Craves Fiscal Discipline, Efficiency As Government Launches Fy2027 Draft National Budget

24 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has called on government ministries, agencies and spending entities to ensure that the FY2027 National Budget is strictly aligned with the priorities of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. [...]

Liberia: LRA Chief Urges Boakai to Reject Port Bills Again, Warns of Revenue Risks and Legal Conflicts

24 July 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, has urged the Ministry of Justice to advise President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to veto two major port reform bills for a second time, warning that the proposed laws contain serious legal and operational flaws that could undermine customs administration, create revenue leakages and trigger institutional conflicts. [...]

Liberia: Mfdp Opens Fy2027 Budget Process

24 July 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has officially launched the formulation of Liberia's Fiscal Year 2027 National Budget, with Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan calling on ministries, agencies and commissions (MACs) to put an end to poor planning and recurrent unplanned budget requests that disrupt fiscal discipline and undermine effective public service delivery. [...]

Nigeria: Keyamo Orders Probe Into Enugu Air Runway Incident

24 July 2026

[Premium Times] The aviation minister said all relevant agencies have been directed to work with Enugu Air to determine the cause of Thursday's runway excursion at Benin Airport. [...]

Rwanda: Rwanda Becomes First Sub-Saharan African Country to Join EU Business Network

24 July 2026

[New Times] Rwanda has become the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to join the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a platform that connects businesses with trade, investment and market opportunities across the European Union. [...]

Uganda: Uganda Urged to Turn Digital Connectivity Into Jobs and Economic Growth At State of the Digital Economy 2026

24 July 2026

[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda's digital transformation journey has entered a new phase, with policymakers, regulators, innovators and private sector leaders gathering at Next Media Park for the third edition of the State of the Digital Economy (SODE 2026) to chart the country's path from connectivity to economic opportunity. [...]

Kenya: KAWU Raises Wilson Airport Security Concerns Ahead of Planned Aviation Strike

24 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's aviation sector could face significant disruptions after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) renewed its push for industrial action, raising fresh concerns over security at Wilson Airport and alleged labour rights violations at Kenya Airways (KQ). [...]

Nigeria: After Diezani, Others' Acquittal, What Next?

24 July 2026

[This Day] Following the discharge and acquittal of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke by a UK court after she and other former key players and other stakeholders in Nigeria's oil and gas industry had suffered reputational damage, the Nigerian government owes them restitution and an additional obligation of ensuring that their successors also clear themselves of allegations surrounding the N210 trillion alleged to be missing in the NNPC Limited. [...]

Nigeria: WTO Fish Fund to Support Nigeria, Others in Implementing Agreement On Fisheries Subsidies

24 July 2026

[This Day] The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Fish Fund Steering Committee, at its seventh meeting, has approved $2.2 million in grants to 17 developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members to help implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. [...]

Nigeria: Tragedy Averted As Enugu Airline Crash Lands in Benin, Operators Confirm Incident

24 July 2026

[This Day] There was panic at the Benin Airport, yesterday, when a commercial flight, Enugu Air aircraft, skidded off the runway. [...]

Lesotho: Stitching Lesotho into the Global Economy

23 July 2026

[Bird Story Agency] How a small country used trade, discipline and the hard work of thousands of women to become one of Africa's top garment exporters [...]

Kenya: High Court Nullifies Ruto's Public Debt Audit Task Force As Unconstitutional

23 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's bid to establish a Presidential Task Force to conduct a forensic audit of Kenya's public debt has suffered a major setback after the High Court declared the body unconstitutional for encroaching on the mandate of an independent constitutional office. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 22, 2026

22 July 2026

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South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Says Koeberg Remains Safe - South African News Briefs - July 22, 2026

22 July 2026

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Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland

27 July 2026

A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside. [...]

Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths

27 July 2026

Cases have surged by 1,000 in just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces. [...]

Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones

27 July 2026

Lebanon's army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to 'pilot zones'. [...]

Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya

27 July 2026

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya. [...]

Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks

27 July 2026

The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks. [...]

Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon

26 July 2026

Iran's supreme leader calls for 'absolute, unconditional termination' of Israel's attacks on Lebanon. [...]

Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting

26 July 2026

ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine. [...]

What’s causing the unprecedented wildfires in Europe?

26 July 2026

France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help. [...]

Israeli government nods to international stabilisation force in Gaza

26 July 2026

The ISF, to be staffed by 'friendly countries', will operate in areas outside of Israel's military control. [...]

Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza

26 July 2026

Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip. [...]

US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day

26 July 2026

The relative calm comes amid reports of renewed efforts to restore diplomatic talks. [...]

Former President Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon

26 July 2026

Trump called Hernandez's drug-trafficking trial a set-up by the Biden administration. [...]

Houthis claim Saudi drone downed over northwestern Yemen

26 July 2026

Iran-backed Houthi forces claim they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwestern Yemen. [...]

What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?

26 July 2026

Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow. [...]

Al-Sharaa outlines Syria’s approach to security with Israel and Lebanon

26 July 2026

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is working towards a security agreement with Israel. [...]

46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea

26 July 2026

Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea. [...]

Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover

26 July 2026

Island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises. [...]

Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani

26 July 2026

Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'fomenting hate' with criticism of Israel. [...]

Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank

26 July 2026

Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, causing significant damage. [...]

Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone

26 July 2026

The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war. [...]

Al-Sharaa praises Trump’s decision to remove Syria from terrorism list

26 July 2026

Al-Sharaa praises Trump's decision to remove Syria from terrorism list. [...]

Police shoot dead Berlin Pride car-ramming attack suspect

26 July 2026

Abdul Ballout sought for 'Islamist terror attack' after a van was driven into crowds at LGBTQ event in German capital. [...]

Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation

26 July 2026

The UN's Guterres condemned violations of Syria's sovereignty as he visited and called for sanctions to be lifted. [...]

‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war

26 July 2026

Kazakh oil exports halted after drone attacks disrupt supplies, posing risks to the economy and energy markets. [...]

Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military

26 July 2026

Israel is violating agreements by shelling 'pilot villages', Lebanon's army asserts. [...]

Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage

26 July 2026

SES Water also supplies water to parts of Kent, Surrey and south London. [...]

'I would've relapsed without the Amy Winehouse rehab clinic'

26 July 2026

The east London women-only rehab clinic, set up in the singer's memory, offers two years residential. [...]

The climate cafe where misery is 'empowering'

26 July 2026

A retired psychotherapist runs sessions where those worried about the climate can be "energised" by being "extremely miserable" with others. [...]

Future 'looking quite bleak' for market cafe

26 July 2026

Maria's Market Cafe has been a fixture at Borough Market since 1961, but its lease is set to expire. [...]

The market town performers stepping into the West End spotlight

26 July 2026

Performers who grew up in Shrewsbury are playing lead roles in the Lion King and Hamilton. [...]

Thousands attend London Trans+ Pride march

25 July 2026

The march takes place against a political backdrop that organisers described as "stark". [...]

Six men arrested over fatal Clapham stabbing

25 July 2026

The attack is believed to have taken place near Tremadoc Road in the early hours of Saturday. [...]

What you need to know as two major London stations shut for three weeks

25 July 2026

London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be closed from Sunday until Monday 17 August. [...]

What's behind the teenage mass gatherings known as link-ups?

23 July 2026

In March hundreds of teens running down Clapham High Street hit news headlines - but what actually happened? [...]

The borough where families are slowly disappearing

22 July 2026

Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world. [...]

What will Prime Minister Burnham mean for London?

20 July 2026

Do plans for 'levelling up' in the north mean lowering expectations - and less funding - for London? [...]

The 85-year-old living in her own art installation

17 July 2026

After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path. [...]

The roots of Notting Hill Carnival ahead of its 60th year

17 July 2026

The 2026 Notting Hill Carnival is expected to attract millions of people. [...]

'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse

16 July 2026

With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced. [...]

Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs saved in restoration

16 July 2026

The Victorian sculptures are removed from Historic England's heritage at risk register. [...]

The big blue blimp gracing London's skies

15 July 2026

The tyre and rubber company Goodyear returned with its big blue blimp over London. [...]

Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six

26 July 2026

Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants. [...]

Millwall sign Peterborough winger Lisbie

26 July 2026

Milwall sign winger Kyrell Lisbie from Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a "long-term deal". [...]

Gittens keen to impress 'world-class' Alonso

26 July 2026

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will be involved in Xabi Alonso's squad next season and describes his new manager as "one of the best to do it". [...]

De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets

26 July 2026

South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk stars with 41 not out from 22 balls as London Spirit beat Trent Rockets with three balls to spare. [...]

Wins for Middlesex and Surrey in One-Day Cup

26 July 2026

Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup. [...]

Charlton sign Republic of Ireland winger Alli

26 July 2026

Charlton Athletic sign winger Millenic Alli from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee. [...]

Brentford goalkeeper Cox joins Barnet on loan

25 July 2026

Brentford goalkeeper Matthew Cox joins League Two side Barnet on a season-long loan. [...]

Thames water hosepipe ban - what does it mean for you?

21 July 2026

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban, so what do you need to know? [...]

How undercover police solved 1984 murder of civil servant

10 July 2026

Anthony Littler was beaten to death - 42 years later his killers have been caught [...]

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