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 …

Botswana: Botswana President Launches Another Attack Against De Beers

27 May 2023

[VOA] Gaborone -- Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has again criticized a 54-year-old partnership with world-leading diamond producer De Beers, saying his country will not back down on demands for an improved deal. [...]

Kenya: Free Wi-Fi Will Boost E-Commerce, Spur Jobs Creation, President Ruto

27 May 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government is committed to delivering 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. [...]

Zimbabwe: Chamisa Calls for Single Currency Across Africa

26 May 2023

[New Zimbabwe] Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has called for the use of one currency across the continent in his message celebrating the 60th anniversary of Africa Day. [...]

Zimbabwe: 'Workers, Pensioners Lose 400% of Their Earnings in Over a Week'

26 May 2023

[New Zimbabwe] Pensioners and workers have lost 400% of their earnings in 10 days as the Zimbabwe currency continues to tumble, former Finance minister Tendai Biti has said. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zimra Workers Mull Industrial Action Due to Eroded Salaries

26 May 2023

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and Allied Workers Trade Union (ZIMRATU) have petitioned their employer demanding a timetable with three days per week working slots necessitated by eroded salaries which have fallen far beyond the cost of living. [...]

Zimbabwe: Bad Debtors - Past Sins Catch Up With Dynamos As U.S.$10k Player Debt Haunts Club

26 May 2023

[New Zimbabwe] Past transgressions seem to be catching up with Harare giants, Dynamos as they are entangled in a player debt conundrum with Aces Soccer Youth Academy being owed more than US$10 000 in arrears by the Premiership side. [...]

Congo-Kinshasa: President Tshisekedi Seeks to Improve Minerals Deal On China Trip

26 May 2023

[RFI] The president of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, is in China where he is likely to push to formally overhaul and seal a $6 billion infrastructure-for-minerals deal with Chinese investors. [...]

Zimbabwe: UN Rights Expert Slams Govt for Judicially Harassing Trade Unionist

26 May 2023

[New Zimbabwe] A United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights has slammed authorities in Zimbabwe for unjustifiably using the judicial apparatus to harass trade unionist and rights activist, Obert Masaraure. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Needs to Use the Dollar At This Stage - Says Economist Amid Hyperinflation Fears

26 May 2023

[New Zimbabwe] Local economist Gift Mugano has said government needs to urgently consider dollarizing amid fears of hyperinflation adding that any other measures will not contain the drastic fall of the local currency against the USD and spiking prices. [...]

Nigeria: Shell's Sale of Its Niger Delta Oil Business Must Not Worsen Human Rights Abuses - Amnesty

26 May 2023

[AI London] Nigeria's new government, which will be sworn in on 29 May, must ensure that Shell's planned sale of its operations in the Niger Delta, does not lead to a further deterioration in human rights in a region blighted by decades of oil pollution. [...]

Rwanda: What Are Half-Way Homes and Why Is Rwanda Rolling Them Out?

26 May 2023

[New Times] Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), on Thursday, May 25, launched construction works for halfway houses, facilities that will be used to prepare prisoners who are about to complete their sentences, for their return to their families and society. [...]

Kenya: Maize Flour Prices to Rise on 10% Tax on Kraft Liner, Manufacturers Warn

26 May 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans are set for more pain as the prices of maize flour are expected to rise when the government plans to introduce a 10 percent tax on kraft paper. [...]

Ghana: Absa Bank MD Honoured At CEO Summit

26 May 2023

[Ghanaian Times] ABSA Bank's Managing Director, Abena Osei-Poku, has won recognition as the CEO of the Year in the banking sector at the just-ended CEO Summit 2023, held in Accra. [...]

Ghana: Greater Accra Regional Minister Suspends Construction of Fuel Station

26 May 2023

[Ghanaian Times] The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, yesterday ordered the immediate suspension of the construction of a new fuel station at Ashale Botwe in Accra. [...]

Ghana: Ghana's Chronological Development Aspirations Up to the Present and the Future Perspectives

26 May 2023

[Ghanaian Times] The present ongoing developmental aspiration of Ghana is known as Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda. [...]

Liberia: United Workers Union Debunks Nuhace for Purportedly Representing Bea Mountain, Urges Workers to Desist Listening to Nuhace

26 May 2023

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL) has urged all employees of Bea Mountain Company to disregard the National Union of Hospitality, Aviation, Communications & Energy (NUHACE), stating that NUHACE has no authority to intervene or speak on behalf of Bea Mountain workers. [...]

Ghana: Approval of Ghana's IMF Bailout in 10 Months Is Quickest On Record - President

26 May 2023

[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that Ghana's International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme which took 10 months to be completed is one of the quickest to have happened to the country. [...]

Ghana: I'm Worried About IMF Prescription to Check Ghana's Economic Challenges - Prof. Bokpin

26 May 2023

[Ghanaian Times] Financial Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has expressed worry about the current structure of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s support programme for Ghana over the next three years. [...]

Africa: Africa Must Develop Agriculture to Drive Trade - Ghana President

26 May 2023

[Ghanaian Times] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on African countries to work together in the development of agriculture to drive intra-Africa trade for economic growth. [...]

Africa: Current African Leadership Can't Develop Continent

26 May 2023

[Ghanaian Times] Our lead story today is an account from the yesterday opening session of the two-day 7th African Leadership Forum underway in Accra. [...]

Kenya: Kenya Airways Flies First Clean Long-Haul Flight Between Nairobi and Amsterdam

26 May 2023

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) became the first African airline to fly a sustainable, friendly commercial long-haul flight from Nairobi to Europe yesterday. [...]

Nigeria: Airline Operators Kick Against Move to Start Nigeria Air

26 May 2023

[Daily Trust] The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) representing indigenous airlines in the country, has kicked against the plan by the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika to deliver the national carrier, Nigeria Air, before May 29, describing it as contemptuous. [...]

Africa: 'Economic Bondage' - East Africa Farmers Worry Over What GMOs Might Mean

26 May 2023

[African Arguments] While proponents of genetic modification say it can increase yields, researchers point out that Africa already grows enough food. [...]

Nigeria: NUPRC Issues New Laws to Regulate Nigeria's Oil Sector

26 May 2023

[Premium Times] An official said twelve (12) regulations have so far been concluded and issued by the commission [...]

Africa: African Operations Contribute 50% to UBA's Earnings - CEO

26 May 2023

[Premium Times] "As of last month, none of our African subsidiaries is making a loss," she said. [...]

Serbia’s President Vucic steps down as head of governing party

27 May 2023

The president says he will remain head of state, amid ongoing anti-government protests after two mass shootings. [...]

Ukraine set for a title-deciding game in war-torn football season

27 May 2023

League leaders Shakhtar Donetsk face second-place Dnipro-1 in title showdown as a remarkable season nears its end. [...]

Serbia blasts NATO forces over inaction during Kosovo clashes

27 May 2023

Serbia's top leadership, led by President Aleksandar Vucic, meets in Belgrade following violent clashes in Kosovo. [...]

Russia to US: No lectures on nuclear weapon deployments

27 May 2023

Russian embassy calls US criticism of Moscow's tactical nuclear weapon deployment to Belarus hypocritical. [...]

United Nations backs Sudan envoy as army seeks to expel him

27 May 2023

Sources in Sudan's foreign ministry told Al Jazeera Volker Perthes will not be allowed back into the war-torn country. [...]

Premier League survival at stake on last day of gripping season

27 May 2023

Everton, Leeds and Leicester in relegation dogfight, while a final European spot is up for grabs on last day of 2022/23. [...]

How will defunct ‘kingmaker’ alliance affect Turkey’s election?

27 May 2023

Big question a day before the run-off vote is what effect a recent split in a potential kingmaker coalition will have? [...]

Assad: The rehabilitation of a war criminal

27 May 2023

Syria's president returns to Arab League after years of spin and war crimes denial. Plus covering Ecuador’s narco trade. [...]

Cate Blanchett: From Oscar-winning acting to refugee advocacy

27 May 2023

The double Academy Award winner discusses how advocating for refugees with the UNHCR has changed her outlook. [...]

How did Greece go from bankruptcy to economic growth?

27 May 2023

The economy is recovering after a decade-long debt crisis, but are Greeks feeling the benefits? [...]

Turkish presidential run-off leaves Syrians with uncertain future

27 May 2023

The Turkish election has seen rising anti-refugee rhetoric, leaving many Syrians worried about their future. [...]

Man who opened Asiana plane’s door in flight was ‘uncomfortable’

27 May 2023

Passenger opened emergency door on Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 when it was 213 metres (700 feet) above ground. [...]

US charges two over China-backed plot against Falun Gong

27 May 2023

Two suspects were charged with crimes related to an operation to revoke the Falun Gong organisation's tax status. [...]

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters says Berlin gig controversy a ‘smear’

27 May 2023

Waters said depictions of an 'unhinged fascist demagogue' have been featured in Pink Floyd concerts since 1980. [...]

Ukraine claims Russia planning ‘massive’ incident at nuclear site

27 May 2023

Ukraine's defence intelligence directorate warns Russia will simulate an attack at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 458

27 May 2023

As the war enters its 458th day, we take a look at the main developments. [...]

Winnie the Pooh gun violence guide sparks outrage in US

26 May 2023

Dallas Independent School District issued a statement explaining why students received the controversial book. [...]

Where do things stand as the US rolls back debt ceiling deadline?

26 May 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the agency will run out of funds to meet financial obligations by June 5. [...]

Top Guatemalan presidential candidate disqualified ahead of race

26 May 2023

Conservative businessman Carlos Pineda lost his final appeal to continue his campaign, one month before voting starts. [...]

Will Turkey’s President Erdogan win another term?

26 May 2023

The Turkish leader has got a much-needed endorsement from a nationalist party leader. [...]

Celine Dion cancels 2023-24 shows over health condition

26 May 2023

Singer posted a video in December 2022 to say she had recently been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. [...]

Police arrest suspect in Turkish House attack in New York

26 May 2023

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called assailant who attacked Turkish diplomatic building with crowbar a 'terrorist'. [...]

Israeli settler kills Palestinian after alleged stabbing attack

26 May 2023

Israeli military says an assailant was 'neutralised' after attempting a stabbing attack in the occupied West Bank. [...]

How did Tina Turner become an unlikely icon in Albania?

26 May 2023

The 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' was a symbol of strength, perseverance and freedom in Eastern Europe. [...]

Mali protesters demand exit of UN peacekeeping mission

26 May 2023

Thousands of demonstrators in Bamako demanded an end to peacekeeping mission they say has failed to bring peace. [...]

ULEZ: Labour MPs in London call for ULEZ scrappage scheme review

27 May 2023

Two Labour MPs in London say they are concerned there is not enough support ahead of ULEZ expansion. [...]

Teen charged over death of Deliveroo rider

27 May 2023

Abdirahman Ahmed, 19, is facing six charges, including death by dangerous driving. [...]

TikToker Mizzy in court charged with breaching social media order

27 May 2023

Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, known as Mizzy, denies breaching a court order over social media. [...]

Anger over airports' passport e-gates not working

27 May 2023

Passengers arriving in the UK tell of their frustration at having to join long queues to be checked. [...]

Cancer survivor tackling London bike challenge with father

27 May 2023

Judith Kippax, 59, from Barnsley, is riding alongside her Royal Navy veteran father for charity. [...]

Sophia Duleep Singh: Blue plaque honours suffragette Indian princess

27 May 2023

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last ruler of the Sikh empire and a leading suffragette. [...]

Ariadne's thread: 'It's like we've gone back to peaceful times'

27 May 2023

A London station may look like any other but it has a community centre helping Ukraine refugees. [...]

PC who investigated Wayne Couzens for indecent exposure gets hundreds of hate messages

26 May 2023

Ex-officer barred for misconduct says she been made a "scapegoat" for failings over Sarah Everard's murder. [...]

Downing Street crash man on indecent images charge

27 May 2023

The 43-year-old man is released under investigation over the crash but faces the unrelated charge. [...]

Warning over bank holiday weekend train disruption

27 May 2023

Buses will replace some routes in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and London in the coming days. [...]

Serco fined £2.25m after custody officer killed by prisoner

26 May 2023

Custody officer Lorraine Barwell was kicked to death by a prisoner she was escorting. [...]

How Jords became the first UK rap act on Motown records

26 May 2023

The Croydon-born musician says he "can't accept" he's keeping company with Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross. [...]

Jacob Lennon: Mother and partner jailed over toddler's violent death

26 May 2023

Jake Drummond and Louise Lennon are sentenced over the death of 15-month-old Jacob Lennon. [...]

Zaian Aimable-Lina murder: Teenager who killed boy in park detained for life

26 May 2023

Zaian,15, was stabbed to death after being confronted by a 17-year-old boy in a south London park. [...]

British Airways cancels dozens of Heathrow flights after IT problem

26 May 2023

Thousands of people have had their plans upended as disruption at Heathrow continues for a second day. [...]

The candidates vying to be the next London mayor

22 May 2023

The campaign to be the next London mayor has begun with the election due to be held on 2 May 2024. [...]

'London is becoming a city without children'

24 May 2023

Classrooms are being left empty as the cost of living in the capital means families are moving out. [...]

Peckham Rye Station gets back its Victorian splendour

24 May 2023

A £2.5m restoration project is returning the Grade II-listed station's original 1865 features. [...]

Landmark sari exhibition opens at Design Museum

22 May 2023

There are about 60 examples of saris on show, including the first one worn to the Met Gala in New York. [...]

Shirley Windmill in south London re-opens to public

19 May 2023

The Grade II listed windmill fully re-opens for the first time since the Covid pandemic. [...]

Cancer: 'Running is a great form of therapy'

21 May 2023

Paul Archer, who recently recovered from brain cancer, is running the Hackney Half marathon. [...]

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Reading 0-3 Chelsea: Chelsea win fourth successive WSL title

27 May 2023

Chelsea win the Women's Super League for a fourth successive season as they cruise to a final-day victory against Reading and consign the home side to relegation. [...]

Premiership final: Saracens and Sale Sharks face off with Farrell vs Ford match-up

26 May 2023

Saracens captain Owen Farrell will come up against Sale's George Ford in Saturday's Premiership final at Twickenham (15:00 BST). [...]

Jefferson Lerma: Bournemouth midfielder set to join Crystal Palace on free transfer

27 May 2023

Bournemouth's Colombia midfielder Jefferson Lerma looks set to join Crystal Palace on a free transfer at the end of the season. [...]

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