VICE CHAIRMAN – ÌJÈBÚ-JÈSÀ

The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa has been promoted to the post of Vice Chairman, Osun State Council of Obas. This development was communicated to the monarch in a letter from the …

Namibia: Windhoek Residents Brace for Higher Tariffs

21 July 2026

[New Era] Thousands of Windhoek households are facing another financial blow after the City of Windhoek (CoW) confirmed last week an average 4% increase in municipal tariffs. Although minimal on paper, the increase means a larger share of household and business income will now be spent on basic services, risking weaker consumer spending, slower economic activity, and making it even harder for unemployed Namibians and young families to establish themselves. [...]

South Africa: South Africa, World Bank Sign $1.5bn Loan to Support Infrastructure Reforms

21 July 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African government and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan aimed at supporting infrastructure reforms and boosting inclusive economic growth. [...]

Africa: How a Canadian Mining Giant Infiltrated Zambia's Democracy

21 July 2026

[Global Witness] A Global Witness investigation finds evidence that First Quantum Minerals and its associates have run a decades-long covert influence campaign over Zambia's democracy, bankrolling President Hichilema, with revenues diverted away from the copper-rich nation's indebted economy and its people [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 21, 2026

21 July 2026

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Kenya: Treasury Misses Tax Revenue Target By Nearly Sh7bn

21 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury fell short of its revised tax revenue target by nearly Sh7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, underscoring the challenges of meeting revenue collection goals. [...]

Zimbabwe: Over 1,400 Passengers Already Booked Seats On Air Zimbabwe's New Harare-London Direct Flight - Govt Says

21 July 2026

[New Zimbabwe] SOME 1,479 passengers have already booked their seats on state-owned airline Air Zimbabwe's new Harare - London direct flight, Transport minister Felix Mhona has revealed. [...]

Africa: Critical Minerals - the Hidden Resources Powering the Clean Energy Future

22 July 2026

[UN News] Why are critical minerals suddenly at the centre of global politics? [...]

South Africa: A Sharp Fall in Gas Supplies in 2028 Threatens South Africa's Economy - How to Manage the Fallout

22 July 2026

[The Conversation Africa] South Africans are getting used to the term "gas cliff" as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas supplies from Mozambique's Pande and Temane fields will begin to fall after 2028 as their production declines. The fields have supplied roughly 90% of South Africa's gas for more than two decades. Mechanical engineer and lecturer Davies Tsikayi sets out why the looming supply shortage poses serious risks for the country. [...]

Namibia: EIF Aids Flood-Hit Zambezi Farmers

21 July 2026

[New Era] Katima Mulilo -- The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) on Friday donated supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500 000 to the Zambezi Regional Council to assist flood affected farmers in the region. [...]

Namibia: Govt Spends N$90m to Cushion Consumers ...Reducing Nampower's 8.4 Percent Request to a More Manageable 3.7 Percent

21 July 2026

[New Era] Electricity consumers will pay a smaller increase from 1 August, after the Electricity Control Board (ECB) cut NamPower's requested tariff hike and the government stepped in with N$90 million to reduce costs. [...]

Kenya: Wanyama Urges LSK to Pair Court Boycott With Crackdown On Rogue Lawyers

21 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) prepares for a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday, city lawyer Peter Wanyama has urged the Society to complement its campaign against judicial corruption with tougher action against rogue advocates accused of undermining the integrity of the legal profession. [...]

South Africa: Over R1 Million Paid to Former Eastern Cape Mineworkers

21 July 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Employment and Labour has paid out more than R1 million in benefits to former mineworkers and their dependants during a week-long outreach programme in the Eastern Cape. [...]

South Africa: Gauteng Moves to Strengthen Taxi Licence System

21 July 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to working with the taxi industry, while defending a review of the province's operating licence system. [...]

South Africa: Western Cape Speeds Up Flood-Damaged Road Repairs

21 July 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has assured residents and farmers that a temporary crossing at the flood-damaged Smalblaar Bridge will be in place before the end of the year, while the permanent restoration of the bridge is expected to take more than 12 months. [...]

Nigeria: Transparent Governance Important in Nigeria-World Bank Social Intervention Programme - CPPE

21 July 2026

[Leadership] The Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), has advised Nigerian Governments to bring into action a transparent governance system, effective targeting and measurable outcomes in implementing the newly launched Social Intervention Programmes. [...]

Southern Africa: Comesa Flags Transmission Fault in Select Ford Models

21 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has warned motorists about the recall of three Ford vehicle models over a transmission defect that could cause the vehicles to lose drive. [...]

Mozambique: Health Workers Extend Strike for Another 30 Days

21 July 2026

[AIM] Maputo -- The United Association of Mozambican Health Workers (APSUSM) has decided to extend its nationwide strike for another 30 days, which consists of a total stoppage of activities in all the country's health units. [...]

Kenya: Health Workers' Strike Enters Day Two As Unions Demand Permanent Terms for Uhc Staff

21 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The nationwide strike by health workers under the Health Union Caucus entered its second day on Tuesday, with union leaders insisting they will not return to work until the government addresses their longstanding grievances. [...]

Liberia: Govt Begins Technical Scoping Mission for 2nd MCC Compact Energy Projects

21 July 2026

[Liberian Observer] Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has welcomed a delegation from the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) as Liberia formally begins a technical scoping mission for projects proposed under the country's second MCC Compact. [...]

Liberia: CBL Eases Interest Rate As Inflation Slows

21 July 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has cautiously eased monetary policy for the first time in months, cutting its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points while projecting that the economy will continue its strong growth trajectory through 2026. The move reflects growing confidence that inflationary pressures are gradually easing even as policymakers remain alert to mounting global economic risks. [...]

Rwanda: Kagame, Gates Discuss Cooperation in Health, AI, Agriculture

21 July 2026

[New Times] President Paul Kagame and American billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates met on Monday, July 20, for discussions on collaboration in various areas, including health, artificial intelligence (AI) and agricultural transformation. [...]

Kenya: MPs Blame Kenya Power-REREC Rift for Delays in Electricity Connections

21 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have raised concern over persistent delays in electricity connections across the country, blaming an apparent lack of coordination between the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and Kenya Power. [...]

Nigeria: ActionAid Raises Alarm Over Poverty, Insecurity, Debt Burden, Flood Threats

21 July 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- ActionAid Nigeria has raised the alarm over the worsening conditions confronting millions of Nigerians, warning that rising poverty, insecurity, debt servicing, food inflation and climate-related disasters are placing the country's poorest and most vulnerable citizens under unprecedented pressure. [...]

Nigeria: Atiku Seeks Probe Into 'Unexplained' N12.8 Trillion in 2026 Budget

21 July 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on the National Assembly to rise above partisan considerations and immediately commence a comprehensive, line-by-line investigation into every allocation under the Service-Wide Vote, particularly the N2.19 trillion personnel provision. [...]

Kenya: Jubilee Criticises Gachagua's Tourism Boycott Call, Warns of Economic Fallout

21 July 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that could discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning that such remarks risk hurting ordinary Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the country's economy. [...]

US says more than 1,400 infected by parasitic Cyclospora illness outbreak

22 July 2026

US officials claim evidence points to lettuce grown in Mexico, which Mexico's Health Ministry disputes. [...]

Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes

22 July 2026

Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit. [...]

Former Biden official can’t see ‘pilot zones’ scheme working in Lebanon

22 July 2026

Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns. [...]

Leopard caught on camera storming into a store in Rajasthan, India

22 July 2026

A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic. [...]

Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn

22 July 2026

Trump threatens to bomb a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily'. [...]

US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night

21 July 2026

Explosions reported in northwestern Iran's Tabriz, capital Tehran and across southern Iran. [...]

Lebanese army deploys in ‘pilot zones’ under US-backed plan

21 July 2026

The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel. [...]

Trump administration attacks US left, alleging Cuba ties: Key takeaways

21 July 2026

US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'. [...]

Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership

21 July 2026

Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030. [...]

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests

21 July 2026

Replaced military chief Syrskii clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests. [...]

Drone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire

21 July 2026

A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it. [...]

US defence chief Hegseth puts Iran war cost at $37.5bn so far

21 July 2026

Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war. [...]

Iran holds funerals for children killed in Minab school strike

21 July 2026

Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a US strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28. [...]

How will Khalil al-Hayya’s leadership shape Hamas?

21 July 2026

Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire. [...]

Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41

21 July 2026

Search continues for dozens more people unaccounted for after the MV Barima capsized on Saturday night. [...]

Daytime Russian strike kills three in Zaporizhzhia

21 July 2026

A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed at least three people and injured 13 others. [...]

French parliament passes social media ban for under-15s

21 July 2026

President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the initiative, wants the ban in effect before the upcoming school year. [...]

US funding cuts deal blow to global HIV treatment: Report

21 July 2026

UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' as aid cuts gut HIV clinics and treatment worldwide. [...]

Deposed Turkish opposition leader plans new party

21 July 2026

Ozgur Ozel hopes to launch new main opposition after court removed him as leader of the CHP. [...]

Carney says he and Trump have agreed to ‘intensify’ trade negotiations

21 July 2026

Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump's repeated jibes, threats and tariffs [...]

Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near Madrid

21 July 2026

Fire breaks out amid Spain's third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to rise above 40C. [...]

Kuwaitis ration electricity after Iranian strikes hit power grid

21 July 2026

Kuwaitis are rationing electricity after Iranian strikes on power infrastructure are raising fears of outages [...]

US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants

21 July 2026

The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds. [...]

India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue

21 July 2026

At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse. [...]

US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection

21 July 2026

Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism. [...]

Met investigating fatal balcony fall, coroner told

21 July 2026

Joshua Robbins fell to his death after balcony railings gave way as he checked on a pizza delivery. [...]

Man filmed women undressing through windows

21 July 2026

Anthony Durkan has admitted voyeurism after being caught secretly filming women in north London. [...]

Man found guilty of helping escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife

21 July 2026

Adeel Khan, 32, from east London, assisted Khalife from within jail in the hours after his high-profile September 2023 escape. [...]

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million

21 July 2026

The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban. [...]

Kirandeep Kaur vigils a comfort, her brother says

21 July 2026

Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her family, was a "lovely person", her brother said. [...]

Mayor pledges £18m to ready London for AI shift

21 July 2026

Research estimates that 46% of London's workers are in roles where AI could do part of their job. [...]

Monkey abandoned in laundry bag on London bus

21 July 2026

A marmoset monkey is rescued by animal welfare officers on the 302 service in north-west London. [...]

Turbulent years revealed at secret wartime base

21 July 2026

The house played a key role in Britain's intelligence battle with Germany during World War Two. [...]

Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester

21 July 2026

London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands. [...]

England's best and worst major roads named in poll

21 July 2026

Independent watchdog Transport Focus finds Kent's M20 motorway is among the most highly rated. [...]

Parts of the UK move closer to drought

21 July 2026

Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought. [...]

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. [...]

The inside scoop: How ice cream vans handle the heat

12 July 2026

Gussy the Ice Cream Man explains his family legacy and shares tips for keeping cool in the heat. [...]

We swapped our London flat for a houseboat

10 July 2026

Some young people who are unable to afford a flat in London are taking to living on water. [...]

'The heat in my flat has made me fear for my life'

10 July 2026

Flora Fynn, 73, contacted BBC Your Voice to say how she's struggling to cope with the heatwave. [...]

'HMP Pentonville handed my son a death sentence'

9 July 2026

Gareth Chumber-Kelly died by suicide at HMP Pentonville just four days after arriving. Now, his mother wants the prison closed down. [...]

Sunrisers thrash MI London in Hundred opener

21 July 2026

Phoebe Litchfield top-scores with 43 as Sunrisers Leeds start the new era of The Hundred with a seven-wicket win. [...]

Villa in talks to sign Chelsea's Garnacho

21 July 2026

Aston Villa enter talks to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a potential obligation to buy. [...]

Middlesbrough agree fee for Spurs striker Lankshear

21 July 2026

Middlesbrough agree a deal to could rise to a club-record £20m for Tottenham striker Will Lankshear. [...]

GB's Bentley elevated to WBO middleweight champion

21 July 2026

Britain's Denzel Bentley is elevated to WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the belt. [...]

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