Authorities in Senegal stopped a group of 201 migrants in a recent operation as the Atlantic route remains the most dangerous path to Europe.

Mali’s junta chief Assimi Goita grants himself a renewable five-year presidency without elections amid rising restrictions on freedoms.

Diplomatic negotiations continue between Congo and M23 rebels, with Qatari mediators helping both sides work through unresolved conflict issues.

Mauritania, a member of the Arab League, cut ties with Israel in 2010 following the Gaza War (Operation Cast Lead)

Troops backed by air support, local forces eliminate terrorists in northeastern operations between July 4 and 9, says army

The pitch was delivered at Wednesday’s White House meeting with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon

‘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

Congo and M23 are holding Qatar-based talks to negotiate a separate ceasefire, after being left out of a key DRC-Rwanda peace agreement.

President Trump praised Liberian President Boakai’s English during a meeting with African leaders, unaware that English is Liberia’s official language.

The ongoing conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region is limiting medical access and leaving patients without treatment for deadly conditions.

Trump’s tariffs hit several African exporters with levies of up to 10 percent, and aid reductions have slashed health and development funding

The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara, who said the declaration would remain in effect until June 30, 2027

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

William Ruto vows to use all means to stop any attempt to topple his administration through protests and violence

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 said the attack specifically targeted “Western experts” training Somali soldiers at the base, adding that there were casualties, though it offered no further details

A high court in Chad acquitted four journalists accused of working with Russia’s Wagner Group, freeing three who had been jailed since March.

A Tunisian court sentenced top opposition figures, including Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi, to lengthy prison terms for allegedly plotting against the state.

Migrants deported by the US to third countries like South Sudan may face torture or death, experts warn.

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.

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-government protests on Saba Saba day resulted in 31 deaths, hundreds of arrests, and allegations of police collusion with armed gangs.

Acting Undersecretary for International Affairs Michael Kaplan will represent the Treasury Department at the July 17–18 meeting

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.