Economy
Can countries grow richer by exporting people, not goods?
That depends where those people end up
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Economy
India’s weak currency reflects deeper problems than the Iran war
It highlights a persistent inability to draw in foreign investors
Governance
President Saïed Reiterates Tunisia’s Firm Rejection of All Diktats and External Pressures
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 30 -- President Kaïs Saïed met on Wednesday afternoon at Carthage Palace with Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and Central Bank Governor Fethi…
رياضة محلية
PSG vs Bayern – a semifinal for the ages and football at its very best
In this special football edition of The Ring, we deconstruct a Champions League game that will go down in history as one of the best ever. Nine goals - can…
Science & Tech
Struggling With Phone Addiction? Try These Remedies.
Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection.
Artificial Intelligence
How Good Is Google’s Gemini AI at Making Travel Plans?
Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn’t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?
External Relations
RightsCon Cancelled as Global Attacks on SRHR and Digital Freedoms Intensify
[International Planned Parenthood Federation and Repro Uncensored] The Zambian government has abruptly cancelled RightsCon 2026, the world's largest conference on human rights in the digital age, just five days before…
رياضة محلية
Lomu, Wilkinson, Pollock? Rugby’s search for a crossover star
Henry Pollock has signed with Eddie Hearn's talent agency in the hope of boosting his profile, but why has rugby found it so hard to forge mainstream figureheads?
رياضة محلية
‘I did not expect it’: Sawe’s jubilant Kenya homecoming after marathon feat
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.
Arms and Military Affairs
Former French Soldier Detained Over Alleged Madagascar Sabotage Plot
[allAfrica] A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. The French national had been charged with multiple offences, including criminal conspiracy…
Festivals
10 of the best UK nature festivals for late spring and summer
The natural world is the headliner at these joyous gatherings, while the support acts include live music, immersive art and fire ceremoniesWinner of the UK’s best micro-festival in 2025, Between…
Samsung
Galaxy S26 review: Samsung’s still-compact flagship Android
Small top-tier Android is great to use, being fast, AI-loaded and with reasonable battery life, but falls short of rivals on cameraSamsung’s compact flagship phone hasn’t changed much in a…
Economy, Business and Finance
Government Approves New Minimum Wages
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government on Tuesday announced new statutory minimum wages, with increases ranging from three to 9.8 percent.
Economy, Business and Finance
Government Determined to Transform Civil Aviation Into a Strategic Sector
[AIM] Maputo -- Addis Ababa, 29 Apr (AIM) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo says that his government is determined to transform civil aviation into a strategic sector to support the…
Economy, Business and Finance
Mozambique LNG to Disburse Over 145 Million Meticais for Flood Victims
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambique LNG project, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, which is being developed by a consortium led by the French oil and gas company TotalEnergies,…
Theatre
It once hosted Eric and Ernie and a boxing kangaroo – now it’s all pigeons and decay. How did Hulme Hippodrome fall so low?
It showcased the biggest stars of the day, including Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise and Shirley Bassey, before becoming a bingo hall, a church and a squat. It…
Arms and Military Affairs
Mali’s Armed Groups Fill a Government Vacuum – Addressing This Is Key to Ending the Violence
[The Conversation Africa] Mali has been in a state of political turmoil since 2012. That year saw a military coup as well as armed groups taking over northern regions of…
Technology
I took an algorithm to court in Sweden. The algorithm won | Charlotta Kronblad
Gothenburg promised to optimise school admissions with a piece of code. The resulting chaos showed how unaccountable systems are ruining livesWe like to imagine that injustice announces itself loudly. That…
World
Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.
Americas
Why this Wisconsin road added a decimal point to its speed limit
Such specific speed limits are unusual but have been implemented in other places across the country
رياضة محلية
Hockey Fans in Buffalo Finish ‘O Canada’ After Singer’s Mic Malfunctions
A crowd in Buffalo chimed in to sing the Canadian national anthem before an N.H.L. playoff game. That presented a contrast to ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions.
Ford Motor Co
Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund
Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down.
Food and Agriculture
Collaboration Deepens As Meatco Eyes Egyptian Market …Achieves Record Beef Export
[New Era] Meatco, Namibia's largest meat processing and marketing entity, continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading players in the international meat export market.
Namibia
Namibia: Matyayi – Katutura Science Centre a Catalyst for Change
[New Era] City of Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona said the establishment of the Science Centre in Katutura marks a bold step that will harness the power of research, science and…
Science & Tech
What to read this week: The 21st Century Brain by Hannah Critchlow
Our brains need to adapt quickly to meet the challenges of our digital world, but a rigorous new book by a neuroscientist brings hope that we can do it, says…
رياضة محلية
African athletes need support and protection – Kebinatshipi
Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.
Variety
University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.
World
JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court post
JSC nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame, 68, to fill Supreme Court vacancy, pending appointment, after two-day interviews; he has served at Court of Appeal since 2012.
Longevity
A Longer Life Can Lead to Financial Concerns, and More Questions
With Americans living ever longer lives, the age-old worry of outliving savings has become more pronounced.
East Africa
Sovereignty Vs. Hegemonic Ambition – Ethiopia’s Expansionist Quest for Outlet to the Sea
[Shabait] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has once again, in his recent rhetoric, aired via Ethiopian state media earlier this month, attempted to frame sovereign sea access as an "existential"…
East Africa
Mischaracterizations Surrounding Prospects for Eritrea-United States Rapprochement
[Shabait] The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. takes note of the recent article published by The Wall Street Journal on prospects for resetting relations between Eritrea…
Pizza
The best pizza ovens in the UK for every budget, garden and skill level – tested
We put seven top pizza ovens – from gas to wood-fired to electric – through their paces to find the ones worth firing up at home• The best (and worst)…
Algeria
From CEO to Supermarket Attendant in One Weekend
[Nile Post] There is a kind of busyness many people celebrate, yet it quietly steals from them in ways they rarely stop to measure.
Egypt
Olympics Qualifier – Super Falcons Brace for Tough Draw in Cairo
[Premium Times] CAF has designed a five-round qualification structure, one that places a premium on consistency and resilience. Unlike group-stage formats, this pathway offers little room for recovery, every round…