Ivory Coast opposition arrested before elections
Laurent Gbagbo’s party says six members were arrested as political pressure builds ahead of Ivory Coast’s presidential elections in October.
AU and Somali forces kill 50+ al-Shabaab militants
African Union and Somali troops killed over 50 al-Shabaab terrorists in Bariire to restore peace and reject reports of heavy AU casualties.
Nigeria to Washington: ‘We won’t be your migrant depot’
Abuja rejects Trump’s deportee deal, saying Nigeria can’t be a ‘contractor’ for U.S. immigration
Nigerian nurses suspend strike after government commits to reforms
Deal ends 7-day nurses strike in Nigeria, promises pay rise, staff boosts; union watching deadlines
Mali ex-PM faces trial over social media post
Ex-PM Mara faces trial for post criticizing Mali junta amid rising insurgent violence
Turkey pledges support for Gabon’s development and stronger trade ties
Turkey vows to aid Gabon’s growth, signing new deals to expand trade, defense, and infrastructure
Badenoch: ‘I no longer identify as Nigerian’
Badenoch says she no longer identifies as Nigerian and has not renewed her passport in decades
UN denies final decision on Kenya office move
A UN official said plans to relocate UNICEF and other agencies to Kenya are still under discussion and not final.
NGOs expose war crimes in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Two human rights organisations report that widespread, systematic sexual violence during Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Eswatini lawyer seeks access to US-deported immigrants
Five immigrants deported by the US to Eswatini have served their sentences but face solitary confinement and denied lawyer access, prompting legal action by their attorney.
Angola unrest ends with 30 dead; government praises police
Angolan president praised security forces for restoring order after deadly protests killed 30, while rights groups accused the police of excessive force.
Militants strike twice in Burkina Faso, killing dozens
Two deadly militant attacks in Burkina Faso’s northeast killed dozens of soldiers and civilians, highlighting the growing threat from Islamist groups.
Rwanda, DR Congo hold first meeting to advance US-brokered peace deal
Rwanda, DR Congo meet to review progress on US-brokered June 27 peace deal for eastern Congo
Lesotho’s textile industry faces job losses despite Trump tariff cut
Lesotho says 15% US tariff still cripples textiles, threatens jobs despite Trump’s cut from 50%
Borno ex-militants warn of return to insurgency after failed reintegration
Ex-fighters in Borno say failed reintegration pushes them back to Boko Haram and ISWAP
Senegal’s Sonko unveils recovery plan focused on domestic funding
Senegal’s Sonko launches recovery plan, 90% funded locally to avoid new foreign debt
Trump hits South Africa with 30% tariffs, ending AGOA benefits
Trump slaps 30% tariffs on South African goods, ending AGOA perks and straining relations
Sierra Leone chimp sanctuary closes to protest deforestation
Tacugama chimp sanctuary shuts to protest deforestation and land grabs in Sierra Leone
Terror attack in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado leaves five villagers dead
Security officials say there have been new insurgent attacks in Cabo Delgado province
Residents trapped as heavy rains wreak havoc across Guinea
Heavy rains in Conakry killed at least 10 people and left 3 missing amid flooding blamed on poor infrastructure and uncontrolled urban development.
Rhino horns injected with isotopes to stop poaching
South African scientists inject rhino horns with safe isotopes to help customs detect and prevent illegal trafficking of rhino horns.
Barcelona, DR Congo ink four-year shirt deal
Barça’s new €44 m shirt deal with DR Congo draws praise for promotion, criticism for priorities
South Africa races to stop US tariff with last-minute offer
South Africa scrambles to avoid a 30% U.S. tariff with a last-minute trade proposal
Six soldiers killed in Uganda–South Sudan clash
Six soldiers die in Uganda–South Sudan border clash; ceasefire agreed after deadly skirmis
Kenya’s new alcohol crackdown plan sparks public backlash
If enacted, alcoholic drinks would only be available in pubs, bars and specially licensed liquor stores
UN: M23 rebels killed 169 civilians in Eastern Congo
Local activists also reported that M23 fighters killed over 100 civilians after luring them back to the area with promises of safety
UNICEF: 80,000 children at risk as cholera spreads in West, Central Africa
UNICEF warns 80,000 children face high cholera risk in West and Central Africa as outbreaks spread