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.
Amnesty demands inquiry into Togo killings
Amnesty International calls for a transparent probe into Togo security forces accused of killing, torturing, and kidnapping protesters last month.
Political clashes threaten South Africa’s government stability
South Africa’s unity government faces instability as ANC and DA clash over political disputes and ministerial dismissals.
Assimi Goita secures five-year term in revised Mali transition plan
Mali’s council has approved a revised charter allowing interim President Goita to serve renewable five-year terms starting from 2025.
Ethiopia finishes Blue Nile Dam, inauguration set for September
Prime Minister Abiy calls Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam ‘a shared opportunity’ for Egypt and Sudan
Trump will host African leaders summit in Washington next week
Trump will meet heads of state from Gabon, Senegal, and others at a Washington summit prioritizing investment and mutual prosperity.
Modi, Mahama deepen security and mining ties in Ghana
Modi and Mahama pledged closer cooperation in defence, counter-terrorism, and critical mineral exploration.
Ancient Egyptian DNA shows strong Mesopotamian ties
The genome of a man from Egypt’s Old Kingdom shows significant genetic links to Mesopotamia and North Africa, offering insight into ancient cultural exchanges.
Nigeria’s opposition leaders unite to challenge ruling party in 2027
Key opposition figures in Nigeria joined forces to challenge the ruling party’s dominance ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Zimbabwean journalist detained for article critical of president
Media groups condemned the detention of Zimbabwe editor Faith Zaba as an attack on freedom of expression and press rights.