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
Ramaphosa rejects Trump’s 30% tariff, calls for fairer US trade terms
Ramaphosa says over half of U.S. goods enter duty-free, average tariff only 7.6%
Cairo data-centre blaze kills 4, cripples phone and internet service
Most injuries resulted from smoke inhalation, the health ministry said
Kenya Saba Saba protests leave 10 dead, 29 injured
Local media report fatalities in Nairobi, Kajiado; ambulances blocked as barricades hinder emergency access in protest-hit areas
Police arrest hundreds in Kenya protests
Kenyan police arrested 567 people during Monday protests, citing looting and attacks, and said each incident will be investigated further
South Sudan conflict fuels hunger; WFP sends aid
The World Food Programme delivered emergency food aid by air to tens of thousands facing hunger in conflict-hit South Sudan
Man charged in Dundee murder of Zimbabwean-born scientist
The suspect, Kyler Rattray of Dundee, entered no plea and was remanded in custody pending further hearings
Two protesters killed by gunfire in Nairobi, hospital confirms
Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga did not immediately comment on the fatalities
Kenyan police fire on protesters at Saba Saba rallies
The protests come amid mounting public anger following the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody last month
South Africa rejects anti-US label after Trump tariff threat
Pretoria has been in talks with Washington since May, when President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Trump at the White House
Kenyan police disperse protesters on Saba Saba anniversary
This year’s gathering comes amid rising political tensions and public anger over tax hikes, police abuses
South African chief: Minister meddled in crime probes
South Africa’s police minister faces obstruction allegations from a provincial police chief, sparking nationwide calls for a formal investigation
Militants attack border town in Nigeria, killing nine residents
Boko Haram militants killed nine and wounded four in a fresh attack on Malam Fatori in northeastern Nigeria near the Chad border according to officials.
Authorities confiscate guns and gear in Zambia’s mining crackdown
Police in Zambia dispersed thousands of illegal miners and seized guns after clashes in a gold-rich area with fatalities and officer injuries reported.
At least 21 die in deadly crash on Zaria-Kano highway in Nigeria
Twenty-one people lost their lives and three were injured in a bus and trailer accident on the Zaria-Kano highway in Nigeria’s Kano State.
Ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen amid rising tensions
Armed guards aboard the vessel reportedly returned fire
Chinese tourist numbers soar as Morocco becomes cultural hotspot
The Moroccan Tourism Observatory reports a major increase in Chinese visitors following the 2016 royal decision to drop visa requirements
US deportees land in South Sudan, Juba airport officials confirm
An airport employee, speaking anonymously, told Reuters the aircraft touched down at 6:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) and presented documentation confirming the arrival
US judge allows deportation of 8 migrants to South Sudan
The men were expected to be deported Friday evening
Rwanda affirms dedication to peace accord with Congo
Rwanda promises to uphold a peace agreement signed with DR Congo as part of US-led efforts to end violence in the eastern region.
Equatorial Guinea asks ICJ to block mansion sale in Paris
Equatorial Guinea asks the International Court of Justice to block France’s sale of a Paris mansion related to a money laundering case.