US lawmakers have voted for fresh assistance for Taiwan, allowing the island to upgrade its military hardware. Taiwan's president-elect says it will "safeguard peace," but China says it raises the risk of war.

Guardian Woman Festival: Fostering inclusion and empowerment in aviation.

Private sector players are urging the Nigerian government to suspend the increase in electricity tariff for band A customers, citing the recent appreciation of the naira, a part of the determining factor for the tariff. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for this and more.

Amnesty International is accusing Israel of a flagrant disregard for international law during its offensive in Gaza. The organisation's annual report says the situation is being compounded by the failures of Israel's allies to stop the indescribable civilian bloodshed being seen in the Palestinian enclave.

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president.