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Nigeria: CBN Retains Interest Rates At 27.5 Percent

[Daily Trust] The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained Monetary Policy Rates at 27.5 per cent

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Microsoft poaches top Google DeepMind staff in AI talent war

US tech giant recruits more than 20 people from rival in push to gain edge in the fast-developing technology

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump administration says the US will leave the UN cultural agency UNESCO

The White House cited 'anti-Israel rhetoric' and 'woke, divisive' causes as the reason for the US's withdrawal.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lead Birmingham council troubleshooter resigns abruptly

Commissioner Max Caller had been leading British city’s bankrupt local authority since 2023

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US prosecutors want to speak to Ghislaine Maxwell as scrutiny grows over Epstein files

US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said he anticipated meeting with Maxwell "in the coming days", with her lawyers confirming initial talks.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump warning gives Putin free hand to do whatever he wants

Trump has finally given his Russian counterpart an ultimatum to agree to a ceasefire by September. But will his stipulations make any difference at all?

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | July 22nd – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will EU fertiliser tariffs hitΒ Russia's coffers?

To reduce its economic dependence on Russia, the EUhas imposedhigher tariffs onfertilisersand agricultural products. The aim is to reduce Russian revenue, but itcould impact onfood prices in the EU, which worries farmers.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UN: End Impunity for Israeli Crimes Against Palestinians

Click to expand Image A boy stands amid the ruins of a collapsed building following Israeli bombardment in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip, May 23, 2025. 2025 Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images (New York) –United Nations member countries should use the ministerial-level conference on Palestine on July 28-29, 2025, topublicly commit to concrete actions aimed at ending decades of impunity...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Nigeria: It's Insulting to Compare Peter Obi With Lee Kuan Yew - Onanuga

[Daily Trust] Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has described as insulting a social media post comparing Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: 2027 - Osun PDP Adopts Tinubu As Presidential Candidate

[Daily Trust] The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State chapter, on Monday, unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Dangote - How Black Marketers Are Plotting to Cripple Refineries Across West Africa

[Daily Trust] The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has stated that the presence of a floating offshore oil market in Lome, Togo, will stifle plans for investors to construct refineries in Africa.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Beled-Xaawo After Arrival of New Nisa Commander

[Shabelle] Beled -- Xaawo, Somalia- Heavy fighting broke out Monday in the town of Beled-Xaawo, Gedo region, southern Somalia, following the deployment of Abdiraashiid Janan, recently appointed by the federal government as the new commander of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) for the area.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Suspended Nigerian senator behind harassment claim refused entry to parliament

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan hoped to resume work after she said a court had told the senate to recall her.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Somalia: Somali Government Condemns Fighting in Beled-Hawo, Blames Jubaland Leader

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal Ministry of Internal Security on Tuesday strongly condemned what it described as a "criminal assault" allegedly orchestrated by Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe, in the town of Beled-Hawo in Gedo region.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Meets New World Bank Country Manager

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Finance, Bihi Imaan Cige, held a key meeting on Monday with Hideki Matsunaga, the newly appointed Country Manager of the World Bank for Somalia.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Why Rwandan Campus Got Harvard Green Prize

[New Times] Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) campus located in Bugesera District is the recipient of the 15th Veronica Rudge Green Prize in Urban Design awarded by Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD). This was announced by GSD on July 10.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: New Developer for 300-Unit Masaka Housing Project

[New Times] A new developer has taken over Masaka Housing Project, which is expected to deliver hundreds of homes, The New Times has learnt.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Middle East updates: UN chief calls Gaza a 'horror show'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres describes the situation in Gaza as a "horror show" and tells the Security Council that the death and destruction there is "without parallel in recent times." DW has more.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli minister shares AI video on X showing future Gaza without Palestinians

Israeli minister shares AI video on X showing future Gaza without Palestinians Gila Gamliel, Israel’s science and technology minister, has shared an AI-generated video on X showing post-war Gaza with Palestinians ethnically cleansed from the territory. The video imagines a Trump Tower and other high rise buildings in the Palestinian enclave. It also shows Israelis enjoying food and drinks in markets, as Israeli Prime...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Osaka's Expo 2025 is shining a spotlight on Japan’s fusion cuisine

Japan’s beloved fusion dishes like curry rice and tonkatsu may seem traditional today, but they’re rooted in surprising Western influences - a story Expo 2025 is bringing to the world’s table.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups exploited SharePoint vulnerability in attacks

Two Chinese nation-state actors and one China-based threat actor have tried to exploit the vulnerability for weeks, Microsoft said.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Rwanda/Gabon: Transfers - Rayon Chase Gabonese Striker Ndonga As Trio Signs for Gicumbi FC

[New Times] FERWAFA second division league champions Gicumbi FC have started signed three players as part of squad rebuild as club prepares for strong return to Rwanda Premier League.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Germany updates: Berlin deports dozens of Iraqi citizens

The flight took off with some 43 Iraqis, days after a similar flight carried Afghan citizens home. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is discussing tougher migration methods in Denmark. Follow DW for more.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brazilian Supreme Court justice threatens to arrest Bolsonaro

Judge Moraes accuses Bolsonaro of breaching a social media ban he had imposed on the ex-president.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

WATCH: Trump says Philippines will pay 19% tariffs in deal struck with leader Marcos

Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Why Turkey abruptly cancelled an Iraqi oil pipeline agreement

Why Turkey abruptly cancelled an Iraqi oil pipeline agreement Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 15:20 Ankara likely wants a modernised deal to operate the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline within Turkey and link it to future projects Members of Iraqi federal forces gather near oil fields in Kirkuk in 2017 (Reuters) Off Turkey’s decision on Monday to cancel its 50-year-old crude oil pipeline agreement with Iraq raised...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Africa: African Union, in Partnership With Unicef, Convene a Validation Workshop to Scale Proven Solutions for Foundational Learning in Africa

[African Union] The Validation Workshop on Scalable Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Practices to End Learning Poverty in Africa was officially opened today. The two-day gathering, held at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa from July 22 to 23, 2025, marks a significant step forward in the collective effort to address the continent's learning crisis and ensure that every child...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Expert Meeting to Finalize the African Union Pedological Toolkit for the Rule of Law Stakeholders, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo From July 18-19, 2025

[African Union] The Constitutionalism and Rule of Law Unit of the Directorate for Governance and Conflicts Prevention, Department for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC) organized an expert meeting to finalize the AU pedagogical toolkit developed for rule of law stakeholders in Africa, from July 18-19, 2025, in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Israel is proceeding with annexation, and there is only one way to stop it

Global grassroots organising is the only way to challenge Israel and its plan to legalise the theft of Palestinian land.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gambia: Gambia to Benefit From $60m Waste-to-Fuel Development Project

[The Point] In a bold move to address Gambia's growing waste crisis and rising energy demands, Shukran Capital Management has unveiled a transformative "Waste-2-Fuel" initiative poised to inject $60 million into the national economy without costing the government or public a single dalasi.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Gambia: 'Wildlife Dept Blind for 7 Years - Crucial Jammeh Animal Order Never Delivered'

[The Point] In a surprising testimony before the special select committee, the Director of the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM), Mommodou L. Gassama, revealed that his department was never informed about a crucial High Court order from 2017.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Can patriotism be legislated?

The ruling Zanu-PF party appears determined to further criminalize dissent in Zimbabwe. Its lawmakers are seen to be trying to entrench legislation that can be used to target those who flag the government's shortcomings.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As Suffering in Gaza Mounts, Australia Condemns β€˜Inhumane Killing’ of Palestinians

The joint statement signed by Australia and 28 partners follows growing anger and frustration in Western countries over insufficient political pressure on Israel to end the suffering in Gaza.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Kenya: Koome Clarifies E-Filing, Amicus Admission in Elrc Practice Directions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has gazetted Practice Directions for the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), introducing wide-ranging procedural reforms focused on electronic filing, the admission of amicus curiae, and enhanced court conduct.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica