Congo, M23 start truce talks in Doha

Mediated by Qatar with AU involvement, Congo and M23 are negotiating a potential truce following months of deadly conflict.

Amhara conflict worsens Ethiopia’s healthcare crisis: MSF

Doctors Without Borders says conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has crippled healthcare access and caused critical medicine shortages.

Greece halts asylum claims from North Africa

Greece will suspend asylum applications from North African migrants arriving by sea for three months due to a sharp rise in arrivals on Crete and Gavdos.

US tightens visa rules for Nigerians with new three-month limit

The United States has reduced temporary-stay visas for Nigerian citizens to single-entry and three months in duration as part of a revised visa policy.

Ruto tells police to ‘shoot in leg’ as protest crisis deepens

“Don’t kill them—just make sure their legs are broken,” Ruto said in a televised address on Wednesday

Chad court clears four journalists of Wagner conspiracy charges

Chad’s judiciary cleared four journalists of espionage-related charges tied to the Wagner Group, citing lack of evidence and unfair detention.

Ghana launches armed task force to crack down on gold smuggling

President Mahama has launched Ghana’s first national anti-gold smuggling task force in a bid to tackle illegal trade and recover billions in lost income.

Kenya police arrest 500+ in protests

Over 500 protesters were detained in Kenya on Monday as police responded to violent acts including looting and officer assaults.

South Africa’s police minister rejects gang-link claims

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola said he would address the accusations later this week when naming an acting head of crime intelligence

Nairobi locked down ahead of Saba Saba protests

The demonstrations, known as Saba Saba (“seven seven” in Kiswahili), mark the anniversary of the 1990 pro-democracy uprising that helped end one-party rule

South African chief accuses officials of blocking probes

A senior police officer accused the minister of interfering in corruption cases, raising urgent questions about political meddling in law enforcement.

Boko Haram militants kill 9, injure 4 in northeast Nigeria

Authorities confirmed that Boko Haram killed nine and injured four in an attack on the Malam Fatori community in Nigeria’s northeast region.

Zambia police disperse over 25,000 illegal miners in gold zone

Zambia’s government cracked down on armed illegal miners causing violence and environmental damage in the northwest gold mining region.

Nigeria’s Zaria-Kano highway crash claims 21 lives

Rescue teams evacuated 21 burnt bodies and injured survivors after a tragic bus and trailer crash on the busy Zaria-Kano highway in Nigeria.

Rwanda vows to honor US-backed Congo peace deal

President Kagame says Rwanda will fully deliver on its role in the peace deal with Congo and calls for shared commitment from all parties.

Equatorial Guinea fights to reclaim Paris mansion from France

Equatorial Guinea seeks ICJ help to stop France from selling a mansion tied to a corruption case involving the president’s son.

Togo opposition seeks election delay after clashes

Togo’s opposition and civil society demand a delay of the July 17 vote after protests leave several dead and dozens detained.

Militants strike gold mining zone in double Niger ambush

Niger authorities say 10 troops died and 15 were injured in twin militant attacks while 41 attackers were killed in retaliation.

UN rights council rejects Eritrea’s bid to end abuse inquiry

Eritrea’s attempt to stop a UN investigation into human rights abuses failed as the council extended the mandate, drawing support and criticism.

Elephant kills two tourists in Zambia safari tragedy

The victims have been identified as Easton Taylor from the UK and Alison Taylor from New Zealand

Malawi, Mozambique ink joint military drills deal

Civil society organizations hail development as ‘giant leap’ in fight against human trafficking in both countries

Crowds carry coffin and attack police station in western Kenya

Protests erupted in western Kenya after a teacher died in police custody, with demonstrators torching a police station during the funeral procession.

Militants kill 11 in northeast Nigeria before military retakes town

ISWAP militants killed 11 people in an attack on a displaced persons camp in Malam Fatori before Nigerian forces took back control.

Rwanda’s Boss Mining fuels Congo rebel mineral trade

The UN links Rwanda’s Boss Mining solution to smuggled minerals from Congo rebels that fund the M23 insurgency.

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