In its half year report, Meristem says Nigerian cement makers are yet to fully take advantage of the export opportunities provided by the AfCFTA and the re-opened Nigerian land borders.
Johnson & Johnson is issuing a voluntary recall for five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen lines in the United States after it said it discovered low levels of benzene in the products.
Conservative attorney George Conway reacts to an excerpt from a new book that alleges top military official Gen. Mark Milley feared former President Trump would attempt a coup following his 2020 election loss.
As President Joe Biden's Enhanced Child Tax Credit goes into effect, CNN's Adrienne Broaddus talks to moms across the country about how the monthly checks will help them.
Briana Mariah, founder of We Speak model agency, believes models should reflect the world, and her agency finds and promotes a unique and diverse group of people. Karina Bafradzhian reports from Washington D.C. Camera: David Gogokhia
As the Tokyo Olympics get underway, there are some who are not happy about Japan's investment and others who can't wait. CNN's Will Ripley reports from Tokyo, Japan.
It's vacation time for young and old visitors crowding Shimla, one of North India's most popular hill stations. Some ride horses, others sit at scenic spots soaking in the sight of Himalayan slopes, others snack at cafes in the charming town. But health officials warn that the massive holiday crowds visiting hill towns and beach resorts in recent weeks could jeopardize the gains made in the fight against the coronavirus.
China's economy is still growing but the pace of its recovery slowed in the second quarter of 2021 as the country dealt with surging commodity prices and supply chain disruptions. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.
London (AFP) – A mural commissioned by London’s City Hall celebrates England’s football team, who reached the finals of the Euro 2020 championship, showing Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling next to the slogan ‘You did us proud’. One of the artists who created the piece, street artist ‘Mr Meana’ of the MurWalls collective, says the work highlights ‘the importance of getting racism out of football’ in the wake of racist comments about the team online.
Dhaka (AFP) – Bangladeshis are rushing home to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the country’s second-biggest religious festival, despite a lockdown and rise in coronavirus cases. However, authorities have said the nationwide coronavirus lockdown will be lifted Thursday, even as new infections soared to record levels.
Guadalajara (Mexico) (AFP) – A baby boy hippopotamus was born at the Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico. Weighing at 30 kilos, he spends his day swimming and lounging in the sun with his mother Tami.
Yangon (AFP) – Despite a spike in coronavirus cases in Myanmar, around a hundred women march briefly in Yangon’s Botahtaung township to protest against the military coup which brought the army to power in February.
