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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: 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. [...]

West Africa: Ecowas Reaffirms 2027 Launch of Eco Single Currency

28 July 2026

[Daba Finance] West African leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to launching the ECO single currency in 2027, adopting a phased approach that will allow only member states meeting the bloc's macroeconomic convergence criteria to join the monetary union at its launch. [...]

Kenya: More Pedestrians Arrested As NTSA Intensifies Footbridge Crackdown

28 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Police on Tuesday intensified their crackdown on pedestrians crossing busy roads at undesignated points, leading to more arrests at Nairobi's General Motors (GM) footbridge. [...]

Mozambique: Former Mining Workers Identified to Receive About 148 Million Rand

28 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- Over 1,200 Mozambicans have been identified to receive pensions based on contributions made while they were working in South Africa mining companies. [...]

Liberia: Boakai to Dedicate Gbarnga-Salayea Highway

28 July 2026

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., accompanied by senior government officials and key international development partners, is expected to dedicate the newly completed 81-kilometer Gbarnga-Salayea Road Corridor while officially breaking ground for two additional road projects aimed at completing a modern transport network across Lofa County. [...]

Kenya: Ngong Road-Naivasha Flyover Project Under Scrutiny As Kura Faces Constitutional Petition

28 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court in Nairobi has been moved to compel the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to disclose records relating to the development of the Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover, with a petitioner arguing that the public has a constitutional right to scrutinize the project. [...]

Nigeria: Talks Ongoing to Revive Textile Factories, Ajaokuta - - FG

28 July 2026

[Vanguard] The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria's industrial sector and accelerate economic growth. [...]

Ghana: Strong Investor Appetite Pushes T-Bill Bids Above Target

28 July 2026

[Ghanaian Times] Investor demand for Ghana's Treasury bills continued to strengthen at the latest primary market auction, with total bids significantly exceeding the government's target for the three instruments. [...]

Uganda: Absa Bank Leads Way As Uganda Seeks to Realise $500 Billion Energy Future

28 July 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Key policy drivers and financial leaders have made proposals to tackle Uganda's transition from power generation to universal access. This, at the 2nd Energy Convention held at Four Points by Sheraton, whixh saw a high-level dialogue and a ministerial plenary session, capped by robust panel discussions addressing the country's ambitious $9.4 billion energy target. [...]

Uganda: Museveni Backs Nonda Coffee Park to Boost Uganda's Coffee Value Addition

28 July 2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has pledged government support for the establishment of the Nonda Coffee Park in Nakaseke District, a landmark agro-industrial project expected to transform Uganda's coffee sector through large-scale value addition, job creation and expanded export markets. [...]

Africa: Africa SME Body Honours Boko

28 July 2026

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- The President of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME), Dr Ebiekure Eradiri has honoured President Advocate Duma Boko with the UbuntuSusu Continental SME Billion Fund recognition. [...]

Zimbabwe: ZWG Annual Inflation Rate Drops to 3,2 Percent in July

28 July 2026

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's annual ZiG inflation rate fell to 3.2% in July 2026, down 1.5% from the previous month's 4.7%. [...]

South Africa: Unwitting Whistleblowers - the Compliance Paradox Facing Employers of Foreign Nationals

28 July 2026

[Daily Maverick] South African employers are required to make a good faith effort to ascertain whether a foreign national's status authorises the particular employment concerned. Verification routes exist, but there is no universally understood or standardised employer process explaining which route to use, what evidential value it carries, or whether formal verification may expose a trusted employee to serious immigration consequences. [...]

Kenya: Govt Opens Public Participation On Kenya's AI Policy

28 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on Kenya's draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, inviting citizens to help shape how the country will regulate and harness one of the world's fastest-growing technologies. [...]

Zimbabwe: ZIMRA Moves to Clear Beitbridge Truck Backlog As Border Congestion Persists

28 July 2026

[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) says it is working urgently to clear heavy congestion at the Beitbridge Border Post, with authorities expecting the freight backlog to be resolved if operating conditions remain stable. [...]

Africa: Can a Newly Discovered Soil Fungus Stop the Devastating African Armyworm When Chemicals Have Failed?

28 July 2026

[The Conversation Africa] The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock as they destroy grazing lands and pastures. [...]

South Africa: The Myth of the Level Playing Field - Why SA's Wealth Gap Requires a Redress

28 July 2026

[Daily Maverick] Where most countries wrestle with financial inequality through inheritance, in South Africa the legacy of apartheid means only a few South Africans see wealth pass from one generation to the next. [...]

Mozambique: Commercial Banks Mandatory Reserves Increase to 308.9 Billion Meticais

28 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The mandatory reserves held by Mozambique's commercial banks increased to 308.9 billion meticais (4.8 billion US dollars at the current exchange rate) last May, which corresponds to almost 31 percent. [...]

Uganda: Liberty Motors Director Remanded Over King David Junior School Bus Crash

28 July 2026

[Nile Post] The Director of Liberty Motors Uganda Limited, Muhangi Shadaya, has been charged in connection with the fatal King David Junior School bus crash, with police alleging that the driver involved was operating the vehicle using his brother's driving licence. [...]

Kenya: Kapchorua Tea Plans Solar Plant to Lower Energy Costs

28 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kapchorua Tea Kenya is planning to build a 1.17-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Nandi County as tea manufacturers increasingly turn to renewable energy to cut electricity costs and improve energy reliability. [...]

Mozambique: Infrastructures Crucial to Speed Up Agricultural Production

28 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Minister of Agriculture, Roberto Albino, believes that the expansion of investigative infrastructures is crucial to speed up agricultural production and strengthen food security. [...]

Ghana: Gipa Embarks On Three-Region Investment Roadshow

28 July 2026

[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) yesterday embarked a Regional Investment Roadshow across the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities. [...]

Kenya: Can Kenya's Sh2.81 Trillion Pension Fund Industry Help Build the Country's Future?

28 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is preparing to unlock trillions of shillings in pension savings to help finance major infrastructure, manufacturing and county development projects in what could become one of the biggest shifts in the country's investment landscape. [...]

Botswana: MoA Opens Doors for Economic Opportunities

28 July 2026

[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- The Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bangwato Tribal Administration covering all seven districts under its jurisdiction. [...]

Kenya: COFEK Moves to Block Proposed Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Toll

27 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has moved to court seeking to suspend the government's proposed Sh8-per-kilometre toll charges on two of the country's busiest highways, setting the stage for a legal battle over Kenya's planned expansion of road user charges. [...]

Iraqi PM visits Turkiye to boost ties despite complex challenges

28 July 2026

Discussions to focus on 'strategic cooperation', as well as issues related to security, water and the economy. [...]

France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires

28 July 2026

Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread. [...]

Roberto Mancini to be named Italy head coach for second time, source says

28 July 2026

Mancini coached the national side in 2018-2023 and reportedly returns to the job with Italy having missed the World Cup. [...]

Israeli soldier runs marathon around Gaza outpost

28 July 2026

An Israeli soldier filmed himself running a marathon around a military outpost in Gaza. [...]

Tate brothers face at least two more weeks in US jail as bail bid reviewed

28 July 2026

The conditions faced by the brothers in prison in Miami are a far cry from the luxury lifestyle they once flaunted. [...]

Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks. What we know

28 July 2026

Negotiators are trying to break the deadlock over transit fees and management of the Strait of Hormuz. [...]

Pregnant Palestinian woman loses baby after Israeli checkpoint stop

28 July 2026

Pregnant Palestinian woman loses baby after Israeli checkpoint stop [...]

Moment Canadian politician accidentally reads AI prompt during speech

28 July 2026

‘Here’s a more natural flowing version of that section…’ [...]

‘We’re here to stay’: West Bank Palestinians defy Israeli attacks

28 July 2026

Settlers burned homes and a mosque in at-Tuwani. Residents say it is part of a campaign to push them off their land. [...]

US walks out on France at UN over North Korea, Russia comparison

28 July 2026

US diplomats walked out of France’s UN Security Council address after France’s UN Mission compared the US to North Korea [...]

Why has Iran’s economy not collapsed under US war pressure?

28 July 2026

Millions in sanctions-hit country keep absorbing economic shockwaves, with analysts saying trend looks set to continue. [...]

Fatal Shooting in ICE Operations

28 July 2026

Trump’s ICE crackdown grows with new funding and hires as deaths and abuse claims draw review. [...]

Tate’s attorney says allegations ‘puts a target on their backs’

28 July 2026

Tate’s attorney says allegations ‘puts a target on their backs’ [...]

Authorities open fire amid election unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

28 July 2026

Deadly clashes have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and road blockades. [...]

Israeli settler attack on at-Tuwani

28 July 2026

Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are at record highs. [...]

Why London’s Hackney Council wants to repeal its ‘twin’ status with Haifa

28 July 2026

Green Party, which took over control of the council from the Labour Party, is opposed to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. [...]

Several dead in Japan after magnitude 7.1 earthquake causes blast at mall

28 July 2026

PM Sanae Takaichi urges people to 'remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake' in Kumamoto prefecture. [...]

Trump flouts political risk to host Netanyahu’s seventh White House visit

28 July 2026

Oval Office meeting on Tuesday is first since US-Israel launched unpopular war with Iran. [...]

Moment 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Japan

28 July 2026

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Kumamoto on Japan's southern island of Kyushu. [...]

Zinedine Zidane named as France head coach following World Cup 2026

28 July 2026

Ex-superstar player succeeds Didier Deschamps as France manager after the national team’s World Cup semifinal exit. [...]

Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House: What’s on the agenda, what’s next

28 July 2026

The Israeli PM's visit to the US comes amid raids in the occupied West Bank, before the October 27 elections. [...]

‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded

28 July 2026

Authorities in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh allege 38 of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 40 buildings were built illegally. [...]

Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel return to Gaza, describe abuses

28 July 2026

The freed men, some in wheelchairs, describe horrific abuses in Israeli detention. [...]

Colombia’s president-elect to suspend Palestine embassy

28 July 2026

Colombia’s far-right president-elect says he'll close or suspend embassies in these countries [...]

ICE extends lease on Texas detention centre where three migrants died

28 July 2026

Three people have died in the Texas detainment centre Camp East Montana since it opened last year. [...]

Speedboat killer admits violent attack on woman

28 July 2026

The 38-year-old had previously been jailed for 10 years for killing Charlotte Brown in 2018. [...]

Virgin jet engineer killed in accident at Heathrow

28 July 2026

The Met Police is investigating the circumstances of how Georgie Buxton died while working on a jet. [...]

Unsolved Suzy Lamplugh case 'haunts' detectives

28 July 2026

Suzy Lamplugh (pictured second left) disappeared 40 years ago and her case is set to be closed in a year's time. [...]

Tenants face 'impossible choices' after rent hike

28 July 2026

Residents face Section 21 "no-fault" eviction notices and rent hikes of up to £500 a month. [...]

Roadshow goes on tour to stop battery fires

28 July 2026

An interactive cube and costume characters will help people learn how to safely dispose of batteries. [...]

'Everyone failed' on Grenfell, says buildings boss

28 July 2026

Andy Roe leads the body set up in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy to make tall buildings safer. [...]

Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast

28 July 2026

A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week. [...]

Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

25 July 2026

The hosepipe ban is in place due to high demand for water during heatwaves and dry weather. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

Quins play Bath, Saracens at Tigers in first Prem game

28 July 2026

Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester. [...]

Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament

28 July 2026

Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury. [...]

Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck

27 July 2026

Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson and Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. [...]

Rogers and Palmer can play together - Alonso

27 July 2026

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer. [...]

Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven

27 July 2026

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's record spending highlights a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season. [...]

Bromley bring in Lincoln midfielder McKiernan

27 July 2026

Newly-promoted League One side Bromley sign midfielder JJ McKiernan from Championship club Lincoln City. [...]

Addicks striker Dixon leaves for Serbian SuperLiga

27 July 2026

Charlton striker Kaheim Dixon joins Serbian SuperLiga club Novi Pazar for an undisclosed fee after two seasons with the Championship outfit. [...]

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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28 July 2026

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28 July 2026

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