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 …

Uganda: Rights Group Claims Company Intimidates Communities Along Tanzania-Uganda Oil Pipeline

9 December 2023

[VOA] Nairobi -- The French oil company TotalEnergies coerces and intimidates communities affected by the $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline project in Tanzania and Uganda, a human rights organization said this week. [...]

Nigeria: 4,800 Oil Pipelines Illegally Connected - NNPC Ltd

9 December 2023

[Premium Times] Mr Kyari said the illegal connections on oil pipelines in the Niger Delta are so rampant that within 100 kilometres of the affected pipelines, 300 insertions are made on them, which eventually made the pipes to be weak. [...]

Kenya: Meta Introduces New Safety Tools for Kenyan Families

8 December 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Meta yesterday unveiled a Family Centre with Supervision Tools and Education Hub in Kenya to support safer and more positive experiences for families. [...]

Kenya: State Eyeing Tax Breaks to Boost Kenya's Tea Value

8 December 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is currently implementing incentives in the tea subsector to support value added projects meant to maximize Kenyan tea's potential on international markets. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Power Releases Five-Year Operational Roadmap

8 December 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has unveiled a new five-year corporate strategic plan (CSP) to safeguard it position as the region's leading electricity utility company. [...]

Kenya: Recently Picked Ambassadors Asked to Promote Kenya Abroad, Look for New Investments

8 December 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has asked newly appointed diplomats to proactively protect and advance the interests of Kenyans in their countries of designation. [...]

South Africa: Sugar Company CEO Dan Marokane to be Named as Head of Power Utility - Reports

8 December 2023

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Dan Marokane is set to be appointed as chief executive officer of power utility Eskom, South African news website News24 reports. [...]

South Africa: Ramaphosa Steps In to Resolve Ruling Party's Debt to Ezulweni - South African News Briefs - December 8, 2023

8 December 2023

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Africa: Vaccine Alliance Board Approves U.S.$1 Billion to Support African Vaccine Manufacturing

8 December 2023

[GAVI] Geneva/Accra -- Gavi's Board today approved the establishment of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), a financing instrument that will make up to US$ 1 billion available to support sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa Efforts to translate pandemic learnings into concrete action further include the establishment of a US$ 500 million First Response Fund to ensure immediate financing for vaccine response in the event of a future pandemic, as well as extraordinary support for countries to close [...]

Nigeria: Timeline - P&G's Troubled Operations in Nigeria

8 December 2023

[Premium Times] The company's chief financial officer (CFO), Andre Schulten, said it is pretty difficult for his company, as a U.S. dollar-denominated business, to create value in the country. [...]

Zimbabwe: Central Bank Fails to Pay Equatorial Guinea Debt for 40MW Solar Project

8 December 2023

[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reportedly failed to pay part of its debt to Equatorial Guinea for local investment in a 40MW solar project in Bwoni Village in Seke District, the High Court has been told. [...]

Nigeria: Tinubu - Every Commitment to Clear FX Backlog Will Be Fulfilled

8 December 2023

[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu yesterday assured that every commitment by his administration towards resolving foreign exchange (FX) backlogs through injection of funds into the market would be fulfilled. [...]

Nigeria: For a Just Energy Transition, Nigeria Must Reform Oil Industry Divestment

8 December 2023

[This Day] As world governments discuss a transition from oil to low-carbon energy alternatives at the U.N. climate conference in Dubai this week, how the oil industry should transition its operations must receive greater attention. An example of how not to transition is the current trend in oil divestment and decommissioning in Nigeria. [...]

Zimbabwe: Govt Says It Has Discovered Gas Deposits

8 December 2023

[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Energy companies have discovered natural gas in northern Zimbabwe, near the country's northern border with Mozambique and Zambia. The Zimbabwean government hopes the discovery, if it can be exploited, will help reduce the need for expensive imported energy. [...]

Sudan: Paramilitary RSF Claims to Have Seized Country's Telecoms

8 December 2023

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced yesterday it took control of the database centre of Sudatel (Sudan Telecommunications Group), raising many questions regarding the threat to sensitive information stored in the facility. [...]

Nigeria: U.S. Will Support Nigerian Military in Application of Artificial Intelligence - Official

8 December 2023

[Premium Times] Mr Dean's brief visit to Nigeria is largely to deepen conversations around diplomatic efforts to increase stability and prevent conflict. [...]

Southern Africa: Botswana Extends Ban on South African Fruits and Vegetables

7 December 2023

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Botswana announced on Monday, December 5, 2023 that it would extend and expand restrictions on imports of some fresh produce from South Africa as it tries to become self-sufficient in food and cut its import bill. [...]

Zimbabwe: Thousands of Desperate, Unemployed Graduates Brave Heat, Stampede to Submit CVs at Jobs Fair

7 December 2023

[New Zimbabwe] THOUSANDS of job seekers, desperate for employment braved Wednesday's heat to attend government's job fair at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare. [...]

Africa: Ukraine's 'Low Return' On Its African Investment

8 December 2023

[ISS] Despite heightened African engagement, the country has little to show. [...]

Uganda: Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act

8 December 2023

[Nile Post] The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government planning, budgeting, and fiscal discipline in the management of public resources. [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Gets First One Million Barrels of Crude

8 December 2023

[Vanguard] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased one million barrels of Agbami Crude grade from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, STASCO. [...]

Zimbabwe: AfDB Approves U.S.$15 Million Facility for NMB Bank Zimbabwe

8 December 2023

[New Zimbabwe] The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$15 million facility for NMB Bank Zimbabwe which will enable the local financier to support SMEs and local businesses. [...]

Kenya: Major Roads in Nairobi CBD to Be Closed for 4 Days During Youth Summit

8 December 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have announced the closure of major roads in the city center to enhance the operations of a major youth summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC). [...]

Malawi: Chakwera Denounces Greed Among Civil Servants, Public Officers

8 December 2023

[Nyasa Times] President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has yet again condemned greed and selfishness among top ranking civil servants and public officers, lamenting that the vices are delaying the country's transformation. [...]

Nigeria: FCTA Allocates $4.5m World Bank Grants to Fadama Programme

8 December 2023

[Premium Times] The FCTA received a total allocation of $15 million from the World Bank for the implementation of the Fadama FCT CARES programme. [...]

Should Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hold elections amid Russia war? No, say voters

9 December 2023

Some politicians, in Ukraine and elsewhere, question whether the country should hold a vote, despite legal restrictions. [...]

US, Japan, South Korea step up efforts to counter North Korea cyber-threats

9 December 2023

The three allies are concerned about 'malicious' cyber-activities in support of Pyongyang's banned weapons programmes. [...]

‘We are dying here’: Terror in Gaza amid Israeli communications blackouts

9 December 2023

A writer stuck inside Gaza tells Al Jazeera of the terror and frustration of life under internet shutdown. [...]

Forced to become British: How Brexit created a new European diaspora

9 December 2023

Many European residents felt compelled to seek citizenship, but the Britons that Brexit made are not like the rest. [...]

Did Israel’s overreliance on tech cause October 7 intelligence failure?

9 December 2023

A dependence on ‘high-tech’ tools resulted in complacency that allowed Hamas fighters to enter Israel, say analysts. [...]

The Gospel: Israel turns to a new AI system in the Gaza war

9 December 2023

The role of AI-enhanced warfare in the killing fields of Gaza. Plus, a look at intensifying violence in the West Bank. [...]

Chinese methane-powered rocket launches satellites into orbit

9 December 2023

Success of LandSpace Technology's Zhuque-2 Y-3 could boost investor confidence in methane as a potential rocket fuel. [...]

‘Double standards’: World reacts to US veto on Gaza truce resolution at UN

9 December 2023

International rights groups say US 'risks complicity in war crimes', has 'callous disregard for civilian suffering'. [...]

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 64

9 December 2023

US vetoes a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution as hundreds of Palestinians are killed in new attacks on Gaza. [...]

Uncanny valley: What’s the latest TikTok makeup trend?

9 December 2023

How life-like should robots and AI be before they become scary? That question is at the heart of this phenomenon. [...]

Can Israel’s agricultural sector recover after the war on Gaza?

9 December 2023

Israel is struggling to fill the gap left by foreign workers who fled due to the conflict. [...]

Texas Supreme Court halts order allowing emergency abortion

9 December 2023

Case seen as major test since constitutional right to abortion in the United States was overturned last year. [...]

‘Alarming’: Palestinians accuse ICC prosecutor of bias after Israel visit

9 December 2023

While the ICC offers an alternative to Israeli courts, no arrest warrants have been issued against Israeli officials. [...]

At least 11 dead after clash between gang and villagers in central Mexico

9 December 2023

Local media says the Familia Michoacana drug cartel arrived in village demanding extortion payments. [...]

‘If I die, I die’: The allure of Pakistan’s death-trap route to Europe

9 December 2023

About 300 Pakistanis died off the Greek coast in June. Others in their villages still want to make the same journey. [...]

Love Story actor Ryan O’Neal dies at 82

9 December 2023

Actor revealed in 2012 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. [...]

European Union reaches agreement on landmark legislation to regulate AI

9 December 2023

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hails AI Act as 'global first' that will safeguard rights of people and businesses. [...]

Guatemala prosecutors threaten to annul victory of President-elect Arevalo

8 December 2023

Guatemalan tribunal defends election results as 'unalterable', while critics blast prosecutors for attempting a 'coup'. [...]

Six French teenagers convicted in connection to beheading of school teacher

8 December 2023

The murder of history teacher Samuel Paty shocked France and fuelled contentious debates about freedom of expression. [...]

Poet, professor and writer, Refaat Alareer killed in Israeli strike

8 December 2023

Israeli air strikes have killed renowned Palestinian writer, poet, and professor Refaat Alareer and six family members. [...]

Can the UN do anything to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza?

8 December 2023

UN officials have repeatedly warned of a looming humanitarian disaster in Gaza. [...]

Protesters in Arab countries rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

8 December 2023

Thousands of people marched in several Arab countries in support for Palestinians, against the Israeli aggression. [...]

United States and Mexico launch joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup

8 December 2023

Their bid is expected to face competition from other potential hosts such as Brazil and a trio of European nations. [...]

Hamas says Gaza mosque destroyed, urges UNESCO to save heritage

8 December 2023

The Great Omari Mosque has been reduced to rubble, according to images released by the Palestinian group. [...]

Brazil looks to digital currency to broaden financial inclusion

8 December 2023

The DREX project increases the digitalization of the financial services ecosystem. [...]

London mayor calls for research into the effect of night work

9 December 2023

Vauxhall nightclub staff say they get "terrible headaches" and "four or five hours" of sleep. [...]

Urgent call for London blood donors this Christmas

9 December 2023

Some 4,000 slots are available at the capital's donor centres over the next two weeks, the NHS says. [...]

*NSync: Musical based on '90s boyband opens in London

9 December 2023

Chriskirkpatrickmas, a musical based on the band *NSync, is in London for the Christmas season. [...]

Hackney shooting: Boy arrested over Lianne Gordon killing

8 December 2023

The 16-year-old is being held on suspicion of murdering Lianne Gordon, who was shot in east London. [...]

Met Police officer speaks of ordeal as knife attacker is sentenced

8 December 2023

PC Joe Gerrard has spoken to the BBC about his ordeal as the man who tried to kill him is jailed. [...]

Paul Bryan: Murderer jailed after 39 years on the run

8 December 2023

Paul Bryan is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison after killing Roman Szalajko in 1984. [...]

Rail passengers stuck for hours in 'surreal' ordeal

8 December 2023

One commuter described the experience as "feeling like a wartime thing". [...]

Israel-Gaza: London couple traumatised after fleeing West Bank

8 December 2023

Imad Alqasim and Zeina Ramadan said it took days to leave and they are afraid for remaining family. [...]

Tottenham: Landlord without HMO licence to refund tenants £20,000

8 December 2023

Action was taken against the landlord by the council over a failure to have the correct licence. [...]

Tony Blackburn: Veteran DJ turns railway announcer for new London station

8 December 2023

The veteran DJ has recorded special railway announcements ahead of a new station opening. [...]

Met Police: Ex-officers sentenced over racist WhatsApp posts

7 December 2023

The six retired officers were told their behaviour had harmed public confidence in the police. [...]

Jewish Londoners suffer 'worst two months'

7 December 2023

Dr Elliot Sorene, a London surgeon, says he and his family are fearful of what the future holds. [...]

Counter-terror officers investigate Ulez camera explosion

7 December 2023

The Met said the remnants of an IED were recovered and have been sent for forensic examination. [...]

Sutton stabbing: Dead teen is named by police as Ilyas Habibi

7 December 2023

The 17-year-old student was found with stab wounds and died near Sutton railway station. [...]

New Eltham: Infanticide case against girl, 16, thrown out by prosecutors

7 December 2023

The prosecution deems it is not in the public interest to take the girl to trial. [...]

RAAC: More London schools named on government concrete list

7 December 2023

They are among 147 in England told to close areas containing the material unless they are made safe. [...]

Kevin Sinfield completes MND ultra-marathon challenge

7 December 2023

Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield finishes his seventh fundraising ultra-marathon in seven days. [...]

Ealing: New species of moth discovered in west London park

5 December 2023

Originally from Australia, the Tachystola mulliganae has been named after the woman who found it. [...]

The secret spy objects that helped shape the world

30 November 2023

A new podcast series explores how various mundane-looking objects helped change the course of history. [...]

Fairytale of New York: Shane MacGowan, music and excess’

30 November 2023

Charismatic Pogues frontman who successfully mixed punk with traditional Irish songs. [...]

High rise heartbreak: The end of days at the Aylesbury estate

28 November 2023

Aysen Dennis has fought against the regeneration of her estate for 24 years. Now, she has to leave. [...]

'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'

27 November 2023

Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist. [...]

Nutcracker: Drew McOnie reimagines Christmas classic

2 December 2023

Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet has been reimagined by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie. [...]

Watch: The Shard gets a Christmas makeover

30 November 2023

See the preparation work that goes into getting The Shard sparkling for Christmas. [...]

'Torture' of waiting for my mother's release - son of Hamas hostage

25 November 2023

Noam Sagi is waiting to find out whether his mother, Ada Sagi, is on the list of hostages being released by Hamas. [...]

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