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History was made and the ancient town of Ijebu-Jesa went agog penultimate weekend as the Elegboro, HRM Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye installed Chief (Mrs) Abiodun Esther Fasosin as the …

Africa: DRC's Rise to Africa's Top Five - A Moment Built on Minerals and Momentum

3 May 2026

[allAfrica] A quiet but consequential shift is underway in Africa's economic order. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), long defined by paradox vast wealth amid deep poverty,is now projected to become sub-Saharan Africa's fifth-largest economy in 2026. [...]

Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Waives Tolls On Select Exits After Flooding Causes Major Traffic Snarl-Up

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 1, 2026

1 May 2026

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Africa: African Nations to Benefit From China's Two-Year Zero-Tariff Regime

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- China's zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it will come into effect starting May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028. [...]

Nigeria: Manufacturing Sector's Tax Contribution Rises to N1.17trn, Spurs Demand for Fiscal Support

1 May 2026

[Leadership] The manufacturing sector's contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward trend in 2025, contributing a total of N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT), an increase of 45.61 per cent over the N803.53 billion in 2024. [...]

Kenya: Safaricom Boosts Home Fibre Speeds By Up to 2.5 Times

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom has increased Home Fibre internet speeds by up to 2.5 times across all packages at no extra cost to customers. [...]

Tanzania: Regional Oil Refinery - Why It Matters for Tanzania

1 May 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to host the envisaged oil refinery plant in Tanga, a project expected to boost fuel supply in East Africa, enhance energy security and strengthen regional integration. [...]

Africa: May Day - African Workers Decry Rising Inequality, 'Vanishing Billions' and Elite Control

1 May 2026

[Vanguard] Organised labour under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has raised concern over what it describes as worsening inequality and economic hardship across the continent. [...]

South Africa: Two Dead, Multiple Injured in Eastern Cape Crash - South African News Briefs - May 1, 2026

1 May 2026

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Mozambique: Mozambique and U.S. Sign Agreement Valued At Over U.S.$500 Million

1 May 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique and the United States on Wednesday signed a memorandum of undertanding valued at 537.5 million dollars under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). [...]

Kenya: Govt Eases Fuel Standards for Six Months Amid Supply Disruptions

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Investments Trade and Industry has approved a temporary adjustment of fuel standards to ensure steady supply amid global disruptions. [...]

Kenya: Global Oil Prices Rise and Fall, but Kenya's Pump Prices Stay High? the Data Says, Mostly Yes

30 April 2026

[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes [...]

Africa: Amine Laghidi, the First Moroccan and African to be Awarded a Prize at the Trieste Summit

30 April 2026

[allAfrica] The Honorable Professor Amine Laghidi, an eminent international expert and presiding head of several global organizations, has been bestowed with the Special Award at the Trieste Summit. [...]

Kenya: Atwoli Warns IEBC Over Rising Political Rallies, Cautions Against Pre-Election Tensions

1 May 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies. [...]

South Africa: Govt Pays Tribute to Workers Across the Nation

1 May 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026. [...]

South Africa: Workers the 'Heartbeat of the Economy'

1 May 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day. [...]

Nigeria: Oil Workers Face Mounting Pressure As NUPENG Promises Lifeline On May Day

1 May 2026

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has assured oil and gas workers of renewed attention to their welfare, safer working conditions, and stronger representation as the sector continues to face rising operational and economic pressures. [...]

Tanzania: Huge Budget Approved for Expanding Building Better Tomorrow Programme

1 May 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- NATIONAL Assembly has approved a 1.105tri/- budget for the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2026/27 financial year, setting the stage for nationwide expansion of the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) programme, aimed at tackling youth unemployment through commercial agriculture. [...]

Liberia: As Environmental Protection Agency to Release Report On Latest Fish Die Off Near Bea Mountain Mine Expert Warns of Long Term Contamination

1 May 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] WANGEKOR TOWN -- Summary: [...]

Liberia: GOL Paves the Way for Planet One Takeover to Unlock Putu Iron Ore Deposit, Create Jobs, and Long-Stalled Mining Production

1 May 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has granted its explicit consent for the Change of Control of the long-delayed Putu Iron Ore Project, clearing the way for Planet One Natural Resources Holdings PTE. Ltd. to assume ownership of one of the country's most significant untapped mineral assets, according to official correspondence from the Ministry of Mines and Energy. [...]

Tanzania: Mbeya Electrification Project Nears Completion

1 May 2026

[Daily News] Mbeya -- THE project to connect 105 hamlets to electricity in Mbeya Region has reached 93 per cent completion, raising fresh hope for more than 3,400 residents set to benefit from the vital energy service. [...]

Zimbabwe: International Workers' Day - CWGH Calls for Urgent Health Investment, Warns of Rising Diseases and Worker Risks

1 May 2026

[New Zimbabwe] The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has warned that Zimbabwe is sitting on a "growing powder keg" of disease and a failing public health system, calling for urgent investment in healthcare and stronger protections for workers. [...]

Liberia: EPA Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mine in Gbarpolu

1 May 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a large-scale gold mining operation run by Nugget Era Mining Company in Gbelee Town, Gbarpolu County, after finding the company was operating across 32 claims without a valid environmental permit. [...]

Nigeria: Workers' Day - FCT Residents Decry Rising Cost of Living

1 May 2026

[Daily Trust] As Nigeria marks Workers' Day, some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lamented the rising cost of living, saying it is becoming increasingly difficult to survive despite their continued commitment to work. [...]

Zimbabwe: Soldiers Help Chinese Gold Miners Invade Chimanimani As Conflict With Mozambicans Beckons

1 May 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreNews Archive AccessBusiness Risk ProtectionAfrica World NewsA GROUP of Chinese nationals-whose identities are yet to be established-has embarked on large-scale illegal riverbed gold mining in Chimanimani, with the evident support of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and 26-year-old Chief Peter Ngorima. [...]

The World Cup & Passport privilege

3 May 2026

With US President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies, some fans may never make it past the American border [...]

Austrian police arrest man after discovery of rat poison in baby food

3 May 2026

Arrest of 39-year-old comes after Swiss company HiPP last month issued product recall over tainted baby food jars. [...]

Japan’s Inoue beats Nakatani to retain undisputed super bantamweight title

3 May 2026

Naoya Inoue wins 116-112, 115-113, 116-112 in a fight billed as the biggest boxing match in Japanese history. [...]

South Korea holds pro-Palestine protest in solidarity with Gaza

3 May 2026

Protesters in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, were in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza enduring genocidal attacks. [...]

Man charged with murder of five-year-old Australian Indigenous girl

3 May 2026

The man was also charged with two other offences and is to appear in court in Darwin on Tuesday, police said. [...]

Iran war: What’s happening on day 65 as Trump reviews new plan to end war?

3 May 2026

Iran has sent the US a new 14-point proposal to end the war. [...]

China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries

3 May 2026

Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law. [...]

Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block trip

3 May 2026

President William Lai Ching-te says he met King Mswati III and signed trade agreements. [...]

Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics in NBA Playoffs

3 May 2026

The 76ers eliminate one of the favourites to book a second-round series against the New York Knicks. [...]

In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities – for some

3 May 2026

Despite Houthi resistance and affordability challenges, Starlink fuels growth in Yemen's digital workforce. [...]

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as race start time changed

3 May 2026

Threat of heavy rainstorm in Miami causes organisers to move up race start time to 17:00 GMT on Sunday. [...]

Carlos Prates punishes Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night Australia

3 May 2026

Brazil's Prates crushes hometown hero Maddalena in the Perth fight; challenges the winner of Makhachev vs Garry. [...]

Millions of jobs lost as Iranians battle ‘Operation Economic Fury’

3 May 2026

A fragile ceasefire may have paused the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is crippling life in Tehran. [...]

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

3 May 2026

US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress. [...]

UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war

3 May 2026

UAE aviation authority's announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector's recovery across the Middle East. [...]

Trump expresses doubt that Iran’s peace proposal is ‘acceptable’

3 May 2026

US president says he is considering the 14-point peace plan, but warns strikes could resume if Tehran 'misbehaves'. [...]

Iran war live: Trump to review 14-point plan; Israel pounds Lebanon

3 May 2026

US president says he will 'soon be reviewing the plan Iran has just sent to us', but doesn't think he can make a deal. [...]

Philippines volcano erupts, blanketing ash across the sky

2 May 2026

The Mayon Volcano has erupted, spewing a cloud of ash and debris across Bicol, in the Philippines. [...]

The rise of political violence under Trump

2 May 2026

Redi Tlhabi speaks to Professor Robert Pape on the rise of political violence in the US. [...]

Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?

2 May 2026

Wars and territorial disputes are rewriting the rules of global shipping. [...]

Timmy the humpback whale escapes to the North Sea

2 May 2026

The whale calf's repeated stranding off the coast of Germany sparked widespread concern and extensive media coverage. [...]

Spirit Airlines collapses amid rising fuel costs from war on Iran

2 May 2026

US budget carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down after talks for a government bailout failed. [...]

At least six dead in heavy rains in northeast Brazil, thousands displaced

2 May 2026

Studies show extreme rain has become more frequent in country, as Pernambuco and Paraiba states again battered. [...]

Khartoum drone strike kills five in Sudan, NGO reports

2 May 2026

The attack, the second in a week, follows months of relative calm in the city after government forces regained control. [...]

Ukraine eyes Belarus border activities as Russian strikes persist

2 May 2026

The role of Belarus in Russia's war on Ukraine has provoked sanctions from Kyiv, which says it is ready to respond. [...]

Polanski stands by concerns over police response to Golders Green attack

3 May 2026

The Green Party leader previously apologised for "sharing a tweet in haste" about the knife attack on Wednesday. [...]

Heathrow warns Iran war may cut passenger numbers

3 May 2026

Airspace closures in the Middle East following the outbreak of the war on 28 February has had a major impact on air travel. [...]

One shot, no frills and coat still on - famous faces and their passport pics

3 May 2026

A record of when fame intersected with bureaucracy - official passport photos of stars available for public viewing. [...]

Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting

2 May 2026

One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday. [...]

What you need to know as Lewisham heads into mayor's election

16 April 2026

There are eight candidates running for mayor of Lewisham, an office Labour has held since 2002. [...]

'Where you start does not decide where you end up'

3 May 2026

Demetrios Bradshaw grew up in a council flat in Mitcham and now runs an international aviation firm. [...]

These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads

2 May 2026

Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK. [...]

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

2 May 2026

British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath. [...]

How 'a doodle of a massive greenhouse' saved the Great Exhibition

2 May 2026

Six million people visited the Crystal Palace for the six months it was in Hyde Park in 1851. [...]

'I turned to alcohol due to pain from undiagnosed arthritis'

2 May 2026

Arthur Reynolds faced 11 years of misdiagnoses over the cause of his severe back pain. [...]

London Zoo worker on his love of gorillas and coatis

2 May 2026

As the ZSL London Zoo celebrates 200 years, BBC London is highlighting the people behind the scenes. [...]

Golders Green stabbing suspect in court on three charges of attempted murder

1 May 2026

Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London. [...]

Jewish Londoners speak of fear and resilience after stabbings

1 May 2026

Community reflects on the impact of the Golders Green stabbings and security concerns for London's Jews. [...]

Shock and anger in Golders Green Jewish community

30 April 2026

There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave. [...]

'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle

30 April 2026

"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect. [...]

Public told 'be alert, not alarmed' as terror threat level raised after Golders Green attack

1 May 2026

The UK's threat level has been lifted from "substantial" to "severe" for the first time in more than four years. [...]

Protesters jeer as Starmer arrives in Golders Green

30 April 2026

A group shouted "Keir Starmer, Jew harmer" as his car entered a building where the prime minister met with emergency services. [...]

What we know about the Golders Green stabbings

30 April 2026

Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident. [...]

What might happen with your council: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

30 April 2026

More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May. [...]

What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales

29 April 2026

Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. [...]

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. [...]

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

23 April 2026

What are the main political parties posing as solutions to London's deepening housing crisis? [...]

London Tories 'a credible alternative to Labour'

30 April 2026

The Conservatives' leader says her party is "the only credible alternative to Labour at these London elections". [...]

Shopping for Westminster's votes on Oxford Street

30 April 2026

Labour seized Westminster, a flagship Tory council, four years ago for the first time in history. [...]

Gloves off in the battle to be Newham's next mayor

24 April 2026

Unhappiness with the party's Gaza policy and infighting has left Labour facing challenges in Newham. [...]

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

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers. [...]

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

18 September 2023

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China. [...]

10 December 2021

Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

12 December 2022

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place. [...]

CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

10 December 2022

Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

26 November 2021

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes. [...]

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3 May 2026

It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

3 May 2026

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