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Doris Fisher, the co-founder of American clothing retailer GAP, has died at the age of 94, according to a statement from the company on Monday. She died “peacefully, surrounded by her family,” the company said, without giving a cause or date of death. “There is simply no equal to Doris Fisher. In Gap-speak, she was a true original,” company President and CEO Richard Dickson said in the statement. “She understood first-hand the value of self-expression, diversity, and inclusion. And she worked tirelessly to ensure that Gap Inc. always did more than sell clothes.” Fisher and her late husband, Donald Fisher,…

The Caribbean island nation is faced with widespread insecurity as well as deepening poverty.Some 1.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes, largely because of the violence perpetrated by gangs.According to UNESCO’s Observatory of Killed Journalists 14 media workers have been killed in Haiti since 2021.Ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May, UN News spoke to two journalists currently working in the capital Port-au-Prince. © Jean Daniel Sénat Jean Daniel Sénat is a journalist on the daily newspaper, Le Nouvelliste, and Radio Magik 9. Jean Daniel Sénat: I work for the daily newspaper Le…

The unfolding drama surrounding the recent political movements of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, particularly their reported departure from the African Democratic Congress to a newly formed party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, offers yet another sobering reflection on the fragile architecture of opposition politics in Nigeria. At a time when the masses yearn for a coherent alternative, what they are instead confronted with is a theatre of personal ambitions, shifting loyalties, and ideological emptiness.  Obi’s admission of “growing hostility, misrepresentation, and internal political challenges” is not merely a personal lament; it is symptomatic of a deeper malaise afflicting opposition…

This article is based on a conversation from Voices & Visions, a podcast produced through a partnership between Tutto Passa Agency and TechCabal, which explores the people and ideas shaping Africa’s innovation economy. For decades, Kenya exported its best coffee and drank its lower grades. The country’s highest-grade beans—globally sought after for their physical density, vibrant acidity, and distinctive aroma—were shipped in burlap sacks for roasters in Europe, the US, and Japan, where value was added and margins captured. At home, what remained were lower-grade or instant coffees. Ritesh Doshi, the CEO and owner of Spring Valley Coffee, a Nairobi-based…

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, on Monday, read a riot act to the politicians in Oyo State, especially in the ancient city, over disrespecting the sacred stool of Olubadan of Ibadanland, warning that any attempt to denigrate the revered stool will be met with severe consequences. CCII President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, gave this warning in a statement released by the council’s Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, in Ibadan, the state capital, amid growing concerns over rising reckless  utterances and conducts in the state by some power-seeking politicians He said recent actions by some political actors had crossed acceptable boundaries and posed…

The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria has issued a final ultimatum to airlines over an estimated N9bn debt, threatening to withdraw critical ground handling services if payments are not made within three days. In a letter addressed to the Airlines Operators of Nigeria and dated April 30, 2026, and obtained by our correspondent, the ground handlers expressed deep frustration over what they described as prolonged silence and inaction from airline operators despite earlier engagements. “We refer to our letter dated 20th April 2026 on the above subject matter and wish to bring to your attention that, as of the…

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Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde. So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organisation, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low. However, the suspected outbreak has raised questions over whether the virus, which is normally spread by contact with rodents, is being transmitted between humans. Virginie Sauvage, the head of France’s National Reference Centre for Hantaviruses, told AFP in an interview that identifying the specific strain will provide crucial insight into what…

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 4: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks smiles during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game One on May 4, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) The NBA Conference Semifinals tipped off Monday night with two Game 1 matchups between the…

Influencer Priscilla Ojo, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, has opened up on trust, loyalty and the realities of being married to a celebrity, stating that she has confidence in her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, despite the pressures that come with fame. Priscilla made the remarks during an interview on WithChude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she spoke candidly about her marriage and how she navigates public attention around her partner. Juma Jux and Priscilla. Credit: IG| jux.priscy Addressing concerns about infidelity often associated with entertainers, she said trust and discipline remain central to her relationship. “If he…