The National Union of e-hailing drivers and partners, an umbrella body for Uber drivers, has kicked against the conditions of agreement between its members and Uber and other forms of maltreatment they have had to endure in Abuja.

London's transport authority has refused to renew an operating licence for the ride-hailing giant Uber because of safety and security concerns.

South Korean auto manufacturer Hyundai unveils a new “flying car” in partnership with Uber during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Stockshots of the vehicle, which resembles a helicopter combined with a giant drone

Multinational taxi service, Uber, presented a full-scale model of a flying car, alongside South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES).⁣ It will form part of a fleet of Uber Air Taxis, set to accommodate four passengers each. When operational, the air taxis will be flown by a pilot, but the goal is for the cars to become autonomous over time.⁣ ⁣

English-speaking separatists have been trying to stop elections from taking place in Cameroon's Anglophone regions next month. DW examines the rebels' intimidation tactics and looks at whether they are likely to succeed.

Last June, Hong Kong protesters took to the streets against a proposed extradition bill and started a year-long protest movement. Now they are fighting against another law, but with different strategies.

Global engineering talent company, Andela is looking to double its talent pool and is ready to accept engineers from all African countries. Omowale David-Ashiru, Andela’s Vice President for Global Operations joins CNBC Africa for more.

Uber bookings plummeted by nearly three-quarters in April, May and June due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the company's food delivery service reported a 103% jump in revenue as more people stayed at home and ordered food.

The world’s largest ride-hailing service has announced a new rule to ensure that customers wear face masks as the firm tries to win back cautious customers. Uber says its system is able to detect the mask.

The international rights group has condemned Malta for "unlawful" treatment of migrants in the Mediterranean. The UN has also called on Malta to allow 27 refugees currently on a cargo ship to disembark.

The boss of Rio Tinto, Jean-Sébastien Jacques, will step down following criticism of the mining giant's destruction of sacred Aboriginal sites.

Uber has been granted the right to resume operating in London, despite what a judge described as "historical failures". The ride-sharing platform had faced scrutiny over safety protocols and its screening of drivers. Also in the show: the French government unveils its 2021 budget as it tries to lift the economy out of a coronavirus-induced recession, and TikTok gets a reprieve in the US.