Campaigning is officially underway in Nigeria ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027. President Bola Tinubu will seek a second term. His first term has been marked by sweeping economic reforms, rising living costs and persistent insecurity. The ruling All Progressives Congress says the policies are laying the groundwork for long-term growth, but voters are under pressure now. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgtnafrica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtn_africa/

Spanish government creates new migrant shelters to ease Ceuta crisis On Thursday morning, it began relocating over 1,000 people from the beach to reception centres set up in army tents. READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/spanish-government-creates-new-migrant-shelters-to-ease-ceuta-crisis Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfNews

US national debt tops 40 trillion dollars for first time America's national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time - more than double what it was just 10 years ago, according to data released by the US Treasury on Wednesday.  READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/us-national-debt-tops-40-trillion-dollars-for-first-time Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfBusiness

South African lender Absa Group reported an 8% rise in first-half headline earnings to $788 million, driven by stronger performance in its home market. The growth helped offset a 10% decline in earnings from the rest of the continent, weighed down in part by Ghana and Kenya. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgtnafrica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtn_africa/

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described infrastructure development as a means of creating and distributing opportunities across the country, saying a nation becomes congested when opportunities are congested. Shettima stated this while commissioning the 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway in Rivers State, which connects three Local Government Areas. The road, awarded in March 2024 with a completion period of 24 months, includes a 99-metre bridge and is expected to improve connectivity, transportation and economic activities across the benefiting communities. Don't forget to subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Hb8hjx Watch more interesting videos: https://bit.ly/34ogCaw Follow Channels Television On: https://www.facebook.com/channelsforum https://twitter.com/channelstv https://www.instagram.com/channelstelevision Get more news on our website: https://www.channelstv.com/ #ChannelsTv #newsupdate #news #newsinnigeria #newstoday #newsheadlines #Politicstoda

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Sweet 16 brings coming-of-age storytelling to life through music and unforgettable performances, following a privileged teenager whose unexpected village experience sparks a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Arise 360 Anchors @seyitanatigarin and @nicoleabebe sit down with writer, producer and director Willis Ikedum and lead actress, Daisy Eugene to discuss the making of this vibrant musical, its star-studded cast and the story behind Sweet 16. Subscribe to our Channel for high profile interviews. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ARISEtv | and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisenewsofficial | and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AriseTVNews | Check out our website www.arise.tv

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RSF calls for release of French journalists detained in Togo Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders is calling for the release of two French journalists and their fixer detained in Togo. READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/rsf-calls-for-release-of-french-journalists-detained-in-togo Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfNews

Cameroon's President Biya returns home after unexplained 10-week absence President Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on Thursday, after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health. READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/cameroons-president-biya-returns-home-after-unexplained-10-week-absence Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfNews

Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, the UN secretary-general's special representative for Libya, says a prolonged heatwave is worsening hardship and exposing failures in governance and public services. The North African country remains divided between the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity and an eastern-based administration backed by the House of Representatives. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgtnafrica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtn_africa/

Moderna shares more than doubled after the US drugmaker reported positive late-stage results for a personalized mRNA skin cancer vaccine developed with Merck. The treatment reduced cancer recurrence and the spread of tumors when combined with Merck’s Keytruda, compared with Keytruda alone. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgtnafrica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtn_africa/

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On this episode of NEWSDAY EXTRA, Arise Anchor Jennifer Olize takes us into the fascinating world of entertainment, celebrity news, and the stories making headlines. African music icon Angélique Kidjo receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Black woman to receive this honour. New details emerge surrounding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, including allegations involving her boyfriend and claims of cosmetic abuse. Her estranged mother has also broken her silence following her daughter’s death. Prince Harry and Meghan are making headlines once again with reports of their return to Britain. Brandy, Anika Noni Rose, and Halle Bailey celebrate a new chapter for Black representation in Disney, alongside other Disney legends who were honoured. The arrest of Nigerian influencer KC Luxury over alleged substance trafficking has sparked a wider conversation about the realities behind social media success. Luxury cars, designer clothes, expensive jewell

Phone app helps Kenya's visually impaired get around A navigation tool built in Kenya is using AI to help people with visual impairment understand what lies ahead as they move through Nairobi. 'Sightra' runs as a phone based web app, detecting cars, trees, furniture and other obstacles in real time and sending spoken descriptions through an earpiece. READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/phone-app-helps-kenyas-visually-impaired-get-around Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfNews

Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation. READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/20/egypt-and-qatar-stress-need-for-dialogue-over-strait-of-hormuz Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfNews

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3% is today’s Number of the Day. Government and business want South Africa’s economy to grow by 3% by 2030, with stronger growth expected to drive investment, business expansion and desperately needed jobs. Francis Herd explains why the target matters after years of weak economic performance and looks at the progress already made in areas such as electricity supply and freight logistics. But reaching 3% will require more than fixing Eskom and Transnet. High electricity costs, red tape, policy uncertainty and dysfunctional municipalities remain serious obstacles to investment. From Johannesburg’s electricity risks to water lost before reaching household taps, the episode asks whether reforms are finally strong enough to push South Africa onto a higher-growth path, or whether familiar structural failures will keep pulling the economy back. Catch up on all Number of the Day episodes here: ⁠https://www.enca.com/number-day-podcast Chapter List (00:00) South Africa’s New 3% Growth Target