Mali’s Goita grants himself extended rule amid growing unrest
Mali’s junta chief Assimi Goita grants himself a renewable five-year presidency without elections amid rising restrictions on freedoms.
Congo, M23 see progress in Qatar talks: diplomat
Diplomatic negotiations continue between Congo and M23 rebels, with Qatari mediators helping both sides work through unresolved conflict issues.
Mauritania denies Israel meeting amid US normalisation push
Mauritania, a member of the Arab League, cut ties with Israel in 2010 following the Gaza War (Operation Cast Lead)
Nigerian army kills 24 Boko Haram terrorists in coordinated raids
Troops backed by air support, local forces eliminate terrorists in northeastern operations between July 4 and 9, says army
Trump urges African leaders to take US deportees from other nations
The pitch was delivered at Wednesday’s White House meeting with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon
Kenyan opposition vows ICC case against Ruto over remarks
‘You lack feelings and humanity. We shall report you NOT to the Kenyan police but the International Criminal Court an address you are familiar with,’ says Rigathi Gachagua
Peace hopes grow as Congo, M23 talk
Congo and M23 are holding Qatar-based talks to negotiate a separate ceasefire, after being left out of a key DRC-Rwanda peace agreement.
Trump wonders at Liberia leader’s English skills
President Trump praised Liberian President Boakai’s English during a meeting with African leaders, unaware that English is Liberia’s official language.
MSF warns Amhara conflict disrupts access to vital medical care
The ongoing conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region is limiting medical access and leaving patients without treatment for deadly conditions.
Trump hosts five African leaders amid tariffs and aid cuts
Trump’s tariffs hit several African exporters with levies of up to 10 percent, and aid reductions have slashed health and development funding
Lesotho declares disaster as US tariff uncertainty threatens jobs
The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara, who said the declaration would remain in effect until June 30, 2027
US cuts Nigerian visa validity in major policy shift
Starting July 8, nearly all non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens will be valid for a single entry only and expire after three months
Ruto accuses rivals of plotting overthrow, vows to crush protests
William Ruto vows to use all means to stop any attempt to topple his administration through protests and violence
Greece suspends asylum for North African migrants
The decision follows a surge in arrivals from northeastern Libya, with more than 7,300 people reaching Greek shores so far in 2025
Al Shabaab claims suicide bombing at Mogadishu military base
Al Shabaab said the attack specifically targeted “Western experts” training Somali soldiers at the base, adding that there were casualties, though it offered no further details
Chadian reporters found not guilty of security-related charges
A high court in Chad acquitted four journalists accused of working with Russia’s Wagner Group, freeing three who had been jailed since March.
Tunisian court jails top opposition figures for plotting against state
A Tunisian court sentenced top opposition figures, including Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi, to lengthy prison terms for allegedly plotting against the state.
UN experts slam US migrant deportations to risky countries
Migrants deported by the US to third countries like South Sudan may face torture or death, experts warn.
Mali jails ex-finance minister over presidential jet corruption case
Mali’s former finance minister was sentenced to 10 years in prison over a corruption scandal tied to the purchase of a presidential plane and military equipment.
Libyan east expels EU delegation after talks collapse in Benghazi
Eastern Libyan authorities expelled an EU delegation after accusing it of breaching diplomatic norms following talks with the rival Tripoli-based government.
Kenya’s anti-govt protests turn deadly with 31 killed nationwide
Kenya’s anti-government protests on Saba Saba day resulted in 31 deaths, hundreds of arrests, and allegations of police collusion with armed gangs.
US treasury chief to skip South Africa G20 meeting
Acting Undersecretary for International Affairs Michael Kaplan will represent the Treasury Department at the July 17–18 meeting
Worker’s transfer brings hope to conflict-hit Congo
The remains of Floribert Kositi, a Congolese customs worker killed resisting bribery and recently beatified by the Vatican, were transferred to a cathedral in Goma during a heartfelt Mass.
Mahama unveils anti-smuggling force to protect Ghana’s gold trade
Ghana has set up a security-backed task force to curb gold smuggling and recover revenue lost from illegal trading, President Mahama announced on Tuesday.
Bandit attack in north-central Nigeria leaves 70 dead
Many houses also set ablaze during attack in Kanam local government area of Plateau state
Protesters ransack hospitals in Nairobi and Kitengela
At Kitengela Sub-County Hospital, about 34 km south of the capital, more than 100 club-wielding intruders burst in demanding care for injured companions
UN rights office ‘deeply concerned’ over killings in Kenya protest...
At least 10 fatalities, 29 people injured during nationwide Saba Saba demonstrations
