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Africa: Experts Call for Urgent, Politically Feasible Solutions to Sovereign Debt Crisis Ahead of G20 Summit

19 November 2025

[allAfrica] Many developing countries, particularly in Africa, are experiencing a rapidly worsening sovereign debt crisis, according to global economic experts. Economic stability is at risk if this crisis is not addressed quickly and thoroughly, and experts are calling on G20 leaders to commit to strong actions as they prepare to meet this month in Johannesburg, South Africa. [...]

Africa: All of Africa Today - November 19, 2025

19 November 2025

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Ghana: Fisheries and Food Ministry Encourages Schools to Establish Farm Initiatives

19 November 2025

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Mr Eric Opoku, has urged schools across Ghana to introduce the concept of school farms. [...]

Kenya: No, Telcos Won't Take Your DNA - Breaking Down New SIM-Registration Regulations

19 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's newly revised SIM-card registration regulations have sparked public concern over the scope of personal data referenced in the law -- particularly the inclusion of highly sensitive biometric identifiers such as DNA, retinal scans, earlobe geometry and fingerprints. [...]

South Africa: South Africa Rises Above US Snub as G20 Nears

19 November 2025

[DW] As Johannesburg prepares to host Africa's first ever G20 summit, South Africa aims to showcase its diplomatic and economic potential despite the US boycott. [...]

Mozambique: German NGO Accuses TotalEnergies of Complicity in Mozambique War Crimes

19 November 2025

[RFI] A German NGO said Tuesday it had filed a legal complaint against TotalEnergies, accusing the French energy multinational of 'complicity in war crimes' at its gas site in Mozambique. [...]

Malawi: Malawi's Pension Money Grows to K5.4 Trillion - - but Big Problems Remain

19 November 2025

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's pension money has grown very fast, reaching K5.4 trillion by June 2025. This is a big jump from K3.5 trillion recorded in December 2024, according to the Reserve Bank of Malawi's latest Financial Stability Report. [...]

Kenya: 'Hii Wanyama Wananuka Vibaya' Mosiria Outlaws Livestock Keeping in Nairobi Residential Neighbourhoods

19 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Immediate former Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has declared that animal farming will no longer be allowed in the capital's residential estates, warning that livestock kept in densely populated neighbourhoods will be removed. [...]

Africa: ICIEC and Afreximbank Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Arab-Africa Trade and Investment

18 November 2025

[Afreximbank] Cairo, Egypt - 17 November 2025 -- The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation in promoting trade and investment flows across Arab and African countries. [...]

Africa: Digital Violence Is Intensifying, Yet Nearly Half Of The World's Women And Girls Lack Legal Protection From Digital Abuse

19 November 2025

[UN Women] UN Women's 16 Days of Activism campaign demands a world where technology is a force for equality - not harm. [...]

South Africa: Police Probe ATM Heist at Lwandle Business Centre - South African News Briefs - November 19, 2025

19 November 2025

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Africa: Sub Saharan Africa: Steady Growth Amid Fiscal Challenges

18 November 2025

[IMF] Increasing government revenue and better managing debt can help foster resilience and accelerate growth [...]

Nigeria: Ignore Quote About Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Falsely Attributed to World Trade Organization Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

18 November 2025

[Africa Check] Ignore quote about Nigerian president Bola Tinubu falsely attributed to World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala [...]

South Sudan: Conflict and Funding Cuts Fuel Soaring Hunger in South Sudan

18 November 2025

[WFP] Expert findings forecast parts of the country risk famine in 2026 [...]

Liberia: Why Ratifying ArcelorMittal's MDA Matters for Liberia's Future

18 November 2025

[Liberian Investigator] When ArcelorMittal entered Liberia in 2005, we made a promise: to be a long-term partner in rebuilding the country's economy and creating opportunities for its people. Two decades later, that promise stands stronger than ever. Through civil war recovery, Ebola, COVID, and global commodity downturns, we stayed, we invested, we delivered. And today, we are on the cusp of completing the largest mining expansion project in Liberia's history. [...]

Kenya: EU to Deepen Security, Trade, and Climate Cooperation With Kenya At Indo-Pacific Forum

19 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The European Union (EU) is set to strengthen its cooperation with partners across the Indo-Pacific region, including African nations such as Kenya, focusing on security, economic resilience, and climate change at the upcoming 4th EU-Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum. [...]

Nigeria: Nigeria's External Reserves Rises to $46 Billion, Highest in 7yrs

19 November 2025

[Vanguard] The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Yemi Cardoso yesterday said that the nation's external reserves has risen to $46.7 billion, representing the highest in seven years, since 2028. [...]

Africa: FEDA Announces Landmark Investment in A2MP to Drive Africa's Mining and Industrial Transformation

12 November 2025

[Afreximbank] The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is pleased to announce a US$300 million strategic investment in the Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP). [...]

Kenya: Facts - Kenya's New SIM Rules and the Biometric Data Controversy

19 November 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's newly revised SIM-card registration rules have generated public anxiety after it emerged that the law's definition of "biometric data" explicitly lists deeply sensitive identifiers such as DNA profiles, retinal scans, fingerprinting, voice recognition and even earlobe geometry. [...]

Uganda: In Uganda, Girls With Tools Are Building a More Gender Equal World

19 November 2025

[Spotlight Initiative] Kampala -- At a garage-turned-classroom on the edge of Kampala, girls and boys in purple overalls are busy fixing engines, welding metal and setting up water pipes. Smart Girls Foundation is a social enterprise supported by Spotlight Initiative that equips young people with vocational skills, mental health support and a future to believe in. [...]

Africa: South Africa Hosts First G20 Africa Summit

19 November 2025

[Jubilee] Johannesburg, South Africa -- Debt High on G20 Agenda as Faith Leaders Call for Debt Relief and Aid for Developing Countries [...]

Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Opening New Investment Doors, Says Shettima

19 November 2025

[Leadership] The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated Nigeria's readiness to engage with the rest of the world, stating that the ongoing reforms undertaken by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across various sectors are creating new investment opportunities. [...]

Nigeria: Jubilation As Governor Namadi Reconnects Taura LG to National Grid After 16 Years

19 November 2025

[Leadership] Residents of Taura Local Government Area erupted in jubilation last Sunday as they awoke to electricity in their homes and communities after over 16 years in darkness. [...]

South Africa: Bo-Kaap Residents Call for Airbnb to Be Regulated

19 November 2025

[GroundUp] Long-standing residents say they are being pushed out by short-term rentals [...]

Nigeria: Govt Begins National Single Window Testing Ahead March 2026 Operation

19 November 2025

[Daily Trust] The Federal Government yesterday commenced the National Single Window (NSW) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the first cohort of participating stakeholders to ensure that the unified and technology-driven trade ecosystem becomes operational by March 2026. [...]

Israeli attack on refugee camp in Lebanon opens “very dangerous door”

19 November 2025

“ This could open the door to some major escalation now, in the near future.” [...]

Cooperation not threats: Nigeria wants US alliance to curb violent attacks

19 November 2025

Refuting US claims of 'Christian genocide', Nigeria's information minister says Abuja seeks stronger US security ties. [...]

At least nine killed, dozens injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine

19 November 2025

Moscow claims Ukraine tried to hit civilian targets with US-made ATACMS missiles in Russia's southern city of Voronezh. [...]

Ahead of the budget, are the superrich really fleeing the UK due to taxes?

19 November 2025

Experts doubt the details of a reported exodus, but tensions are growing between business leaders and the government. [...]

China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports

19 November 2025

Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. [...]

Myanmar military raids online scam hub, arrests nearly 350 on Thai border

19 November 2025

Army blames armed opposition groups for allowing scam centres to operate under their protection. [...]

Trust in AI far higher in China than West, poll shows

19 November 2025

In China, 87 percent of people trust AI, compared with just 32 percent in the US, according to Edelman poll. [...]

Philippines ministers resign as flood scandal reaches presidential palace

19 November 2025

Ministers implicated in scandal involving misused and stolen funds earmarked for anti-flooding infrastructure. [...]

A dangerous tipping point? AI hacking claims divide cybersecurity experts

19 November 2025

Anthropic's announcement of world's first AI-led hacking campaign prompts both alarm and scepticism among experts. [...]

LIVE: 14 killed in Israeli air attacks in Lebanon; air strikes in Gaza

19 November 2025

An Israeli air attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon has killed 13 people and wounded several. [...]

Saudi Arabia designated major non-NATO ally of US, gets F-35 warplanes deal

19 November 2025

US President Donald Trump hails elevation of military cooperation with Saudi Arabia to 'even greater heights'. [...]

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to book first World Cup spot since 1998

19 November 2025

Denmark needed just a draw for automatic qualification. Now they must fight for a spot through playoffs. [...]

Single faulty wire led cargo ship to crash into Baltimore bridge: Report

19 November 2025

Investigators say faulty wiring and two blackouts led the ship's pilots to lose control of propulsion and steering. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,364

19 November 2025

Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. [...]

‘Justice only when Hasina is hanged’: Bangladesh victim families on verdict

19 November 2025

As hundreds of families who lost loved ones in 2024 protests welcome verdict, many wonder if Hasina will face justice. [...]

US Congress approves release of Epstein files, set to send bill to Trump

18 November 2025

The move represents a big step in the years-long effort to make government documents on the late sex offender public. [...]

Israeli attack on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills at least 13

18 November 2025

Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah. [...]

Paramount Skydance prepares $71bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Report

18 November 2025

Warner Bros Discovery is on the verge of breaking up, crippled by declines in its television business. [...]

Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw with Turkiye

18 November 2025

Spain finish unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given genuine scare by Turkiye, who will compete in playoffs. [...]

Trump hosts Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman: Five key takeaways

18 November 2025

US president heaps praise on Saudi Arabia's crown prince as Washington and Riyadh deepen ties with massive investments. [...]

Palestine Action activists on trial in UK over Israeli arms maker protest

18 November 2025

The judge urged the jury to do away with personal feelings about the war on Gaza or the legality of the proscription. [...]

Britain’s MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as ‘headhunters’

18 November 2025

Beijing denies the claim, which comes weeks before the government must decide whether to approve a new Chinese embassy. [...]

US court blocks new Texas congressional map while state officials appeal

18 November 2025

The majority on a federal court in El Paso, Texas, found that the new map used race to redraw congressional districts. [...]

Saudi Crown Prince promises trillion-dollar investments with US

18 November 2025

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to invest almost a trillion dollars in new deals with the US. [...]

House passes bill demanding government release Epstein files

18 November 2025

The US House of Representatives voted 427 to 1 to release documents related to sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein. [...]

London gets £2.4m for child exploitation support

19 November 2025

Sir Sadiq Khan says the money will fund new sexual violence advocates and expand counselling provision. [...]

Freedom Pass row: A fair perk or an expensive policy?

19 November 2025

The Freedom Pass allows residents over 66 to travel across the capital for free. [...]

Killer who left body in a bathtub jailed for life

19 November 2025

Marvin Dickson lay undiscovered in Dante Forrest's flat until neighbours complained of the smell. [...]

Tributes paid after death of Holocaust survivor

18 November 2025

Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld is hailed for her "strength and courage" after her death aged 95. [...]

Grenfell fire victims honoured by architects firm

18 November 2025

The scheme will help Italian architecture graduates work and study in the UK. [...]

No DLR extension will be 'missed opportunity'

18 November 2025

Business groups say DLR extension is "critical" for planned new town development in south-east London. [...]

Regent Street to go car-free for 'festive fun' day

18 November 2025

A stretch of the famous street is to be pedestrianised for shopping and festivities on 6 December. [...]

Battle to protect 300-year-old pub

18 November 2025

Campaigners are fighting to save Barnet's Black Horse Pub from potential redevelopment. [...]

Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers

18 November 2025

The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children. [...]

Rugby star to spread Christmas cheer at airport

18 November 2025

Messages from the England star will be played at Heathrow Airport during the festive period. [...]

Major UK project launched to tackle drug-resistant superbugs with AI

18 November 2025

The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics. [...]

'Tough love': Can council drugs squad tackle antisocial behaviour?

17 November 2025

The squad is solely focused on tackling drugs and antisocial behaviour in east London. [...]

Strangers mocked me in my wheelchair for 'tongue out' trend on TikTok. Nobody intervened

15 November 2025

A man came right up to a BBC reporter's face and stuck his tongue out, as another filmed from behind. [...]

'We need young people to know there's no safe place to stab someone'

13 November 2025

The murder of Katherine Johnson's son features in a campaign video playing at cinemas across the UK. [...]

Tutoring a baby to make him an 'English gentleman' - Is it worth the money?

10 November 2025

The advert seeks "an extraordinary tutor" required "to support child on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman." [...]

How does London's housing crisis affect the UK economy?

10 November 2025

A "localised housing crisis" has become a "national problem", according to economic experts. [...]

Businesses 'punished by last Budget' fearful for what's next

12 November 2025

Katya Milavic-Davies says last November's Budget was a "kick in the teeth" for small businesses. [...]

Italian couple's families seek to bring hope out of Grenfell tragedy

3 November 2025

Gloria Trevisan and Marco Gottardi moved into the tower months before they were killed in the fire. [...]

Fears Arsenal's Gabriel could be out until January

18 November 2025

Arsenal are set to discover the full extent of the thigh injury suffered by centre-back Gabriel while on international duty with Brazil. [...]

Fulham offer new deal to manager Silva

18 November 2025

Fulham offer a new contract to manager Marco Silva, whose current deal expires at the end of the season. [...]

From Spurs fringes to Dutch delight - Parrott's rise to Irish hero

17 November 2025

With five goals in two huge wins over Portugal and Hungary that have propelled Republic of Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, it has been a dream international window for Troy Parrott. [...]

Spurs show progress in draw against Arsenal

16 November 2025

Level on points with Arsenal, five wins from nine and the most clean sheets in the Women's Super League this season - Tottenham are in a good place. [...]

Sarries beat Quins for first Prem Cup win of season

16 November 2025

Saracens run in eight tries to comfortably beat London rivals Harlequins in the Prem Rugby Cup. [...]

Why getting lost in the Barbican could be thing of the past

16 November 2025

A new scheme should make navigating the Barbican's labyrinthine pathways easier. [...]

The trailblazing female tennis stars of Richmond

10 November 2025

Gem Hoahing, Kitty Godfree, and Betty Nuthall are the subject of a new exhibition. [...]

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