Ghana has passed a new law to increase women’s participation in government and decision-making to at least 30% by 2030.

Cameroon is under fire for arresting a TikTok activist who peacefully called for democratic reforms.

The long-standing Western Sahara conflict escalated as France threw its weight behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal, triggering a diplomatic rupture with Algeria.

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Tweh and former FIA chief Stanley Ford have not yet been arrested, as the police are unsure of their whereabouts

A landmark decision by the African Union condemns Congo’s forced eviction of the Batwa people from their ancestral home to protect a national park.

Libya repatriated hundreds of migrants to Nigeria and Mali, including women and children, despite claims of forced deportations.

Haddish, who is half-Eritrean, first visited Eritrea in 2018, where she praised long-time ruler Isaias Afwerki, despite criticisms of his authoritarian rule

The conflict, which dates back to 1975, pits Morocco, claiming Western Sahara as its territory, against the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which seeks independence for the region

Tanzania’s Vice President Abdulrahman Kinana has resigned from his position. The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party released a written statement confirming Kinana’s resignation. The statement also noted that President Samia Suluhu Hassan asked Kinana to continue in his role following his resignation, but Kinana remained adamant about stepping down. Kinana had been serving as Vice President since April 2022. In related news, on July 22, President Hassan had removed Foreign Minister January Makamba and Minister of Information, Communication, and Information Technology Nape Nnauye from their posts as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

Despite publicly denouncing the ANC and leading the MK to a third-place finish in the parliamentary elections, former president Jacob Zuma maintained that he remained a member of the ANC. However, the party formalized his expulsion on Monday. ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula criticized Zuma’s stance, questioning the rationale behind his continued claim to ANC membership after deliberately choosing to leave the party. “We are puzzled by your insistence on retaining membership in a party you’ve clearly decided to abandon. Your actions have compromised the ANC’s integrity,” Mbalula stated at a press conference. “You’ve played a significant role in our decline below the 50% threshold, and we’re now dealing with the fallout from your actions.” Zuma, who joined the ANC Youth League in 1959 and eventually rose to become the party leader, had maintained substantial political influence even after leaving office. Mbalula emphasized the party’s commitment to discipline, noting, “Regardless of rank, if someone violates the rules and constitution, we have a duty to enforce discipline. It’s unprecedented for a former president to face such disciplinary action, but it’s necessary.” In response to the expulsion, Zuma’s MK Party condemned the decision and accused the ANC’s disciplinary committee of operating as a “kangaroo court.” They claimed that neither Zuma nor his representative had been properly notified of the ruling, which they argue violates the ANC’s constitution. The ANC had initially suspended Zuma’s membership in January.

The government of Congo has traced false GPS signals disrupting air traffic in North Kivu to M23 rebels and Rwandan forces, compromising flight safety and humanitarian efforts.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned three journalists jailed for sexual assault charges they denied, as part of a larger pardon benefiting 2,476 convicts on the 25th anniversary of his reign.

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Erdogan and Mohamud addressed critical topics including Türkiye’s dedication to Somalia’s unity.

The trial of 26 individuals accused of belonging to the M23 rebel group has seen a prosecutor demand death sentences for 25 of them.

The spill occurred over the weekend when the ship split into four sections amid waves nearly seven meters (23 feet) high

‘When they appear today, they will be charged, and the matter will be postponed for further investigation,’ official says, adding further probe to determine whether additional charges can be included

Conservationists rally against proposed hunting permits

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A Ugandan court has charged 36 opposition supporters with terrorism-related offenses after they were deported from Kenya, where they had traveled for a training course, according to court papers seen by media. The 36 individuals, members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), one of Uganda’s largest opposition parties, deny the charges. Their lawyer, Erias Lukwago, described the charges as “ridiculous” outside the magistrates’ court in Kampala. The case emerges amid youth protests in both Uganda and Kenya against corruption, high taxes, and other issues. Kenyan authorities detained and deported the 36 individuals after they traveled to Kisumu, Kenya, on July 23 for a leadership and governance training course, as stated by their lawyer and party officials. During their detention in Kenya, the group reportedly had their belongings, including computers and phones, confiscated. They were also allegedly tortured, with several sustaining injuries, according to Kiiza Besigye, a prominent FDC figure and long-time opponent of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The court charge sheet accuses the 36 of traveling to Kenya “for the purpose of providing or receiving terrorist training.” They are currently held in a prison approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Kampala. Critics and human rights activists have accused Museveni’s government of using fabricated charges to suppress opposition. Government officials deny these allegations. Museveni, 79, has been in power since 1986. Last week, security personnel detained over 100 young Ugandans for protesting against widespread government corruption. These demonstrators were inspired by youth-led protests in Kenya that compelled President William Ruto to withdraw proposed tax hikes.

Wagner paramilitary group on Monday conceded in a rare statement that its troops and Malian forces took losses during “fierce battles” with rebels and al-Qaeda in Mali. The statement released on Telegram said that the paramilitary group and servicemen of the Malian Armed Forces (FAM) fought “fierce battles” with Tuareg rebels and al-Qaeda on July 22-27 near the border commune of Tinzaouaten in northeastern Mali. It said the Wagner detachment in the area was commanded by Sergey Shevchenko, saying that his call sign was “Pond.” On the first day, Pond’s group destroyed most of the al-Qaeda terrorists and put the rest to fight, the statement said, adding: “However, the onset of a sandstorm allowed the radicals to regroup and increase their numbers to 1,000 people.” The statement further said that rebels attacked Wagner forces again on July 25, but that this attack was repelled together with Malian military personnel. “Over the next two days, the radicals increased the number of massive attacks, using heavy weapons, drones and suicide vehicles, which resulted in losses on the part of Wagner and FAM soldiers,” it added. The statement went on to say that the last message sent by the group commanded Pond was received on July 27, adding that he was killed. On Sunday, the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) claimed it won a major victory over the Malian army and Wagner forces near Tinzaouaten, located on the country’s border with Algeria. Mali has been fighting an insurgency linked to al-Qaeda and Daesh/ISIS since 2012 when unrest erupted in the north of the country. In 2015, the government signed a peace agreement with several rebel groups in a bid to curb the violence. But last August, fighting erupted between the separatists and the Mali government troops after eight years of lull, as the UN peacekeepers began to withdraw from the West African country. There were also global and regional concerns over developments in Mali as a military coup overthrew the civilian government in 2020.

On Sunday, a Libyan court sentenced 12 current and former officials to prison terms of up to 27 years for their role in last year’s deadly dam collapse near Derna. The collapse, triggered by Storm Daniel on September 11, sent a massive wall of water through the city, resulting in thousands of deaths. The Derna Criminal Court found the officials guilty of mismanagement, negligence, and errors contributing to the disaster. The prison sentences ranged from nine to 27 years, with three defendants also ordered to return illicit gains. Four others were acquitted. The verdict can be appealed to a higher court. Since the 2011 uprising that ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi, Libya has been in turmoil, with competing governments and armed groups controlling different regions. The dams, built in the 1970s, had been neglected for decades despite warnings and allocated funds for maintenance. The flood severely damaged up to one-third of Derna’s infrastructure, with over 4,000 deaths reported by the World Health Organization and the Red Crescent citing up to 11,300 fatalities. The U.N. reported at least 9,000 missing persons.

A Nigerian court has convicted 125 Boko Haram militants and financiers on various terrorism-related charges. According to the Attorney General’s office, the convictions include charges of terrorism, terrorism financing, material support for terrorism, and International Criminal Court-related crimes. The two-day trial was conducted by five Federal High Court judges at a military detention facility in Kanji, Niger State. Boko Haram’s insurgency, which began in 2009, has caused thousands of deaths and displaced millions, creating a severe humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria. Of those convicted, 85 were found guilty of terrorism financing, 22 of ICC-related crimes, and the rest for terrorism offenses, receiving various prison sentences. The last major trials of Boko Haram suspects occurred between 2017 and 2018, resulting in 163 convictions and 887 acquittals. The 2014 kidnapping of over 270 girls from Chibok by Boko Haram drew global attention, including the #BringBackOurGirls campaign supported by former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. While more than 180 girls have since been freed or escaped, many remain missing, and those who have returned face ongoing challenges in their communities.