Burundi and Zambia sign six bilateral agreements
2 nations seek stronger trade ties, promotion of regional peace and stability in subregion
Police charge 18 in Zimbabwe; government warns of crackdown
Zimbabwean police charged 18 activists with public disorder as the government warns of a crackdown on protests ahead of a regional summit.
Tuareg rebels kill 131 soldiers on Wagner and Malian forces
The clashes mark a significant setback for Wagner and the Malian junta.
New Togo government keeps Tomegah-Dogbe as PM
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe forms new government, keeping Victoire Tomegah-Dogbe as Prime Minister.
M23 and AFC refuse to honor ceasefire pact with Congo
Congo rebels M23 and AFC rejected a recent ceasefire deal brokered by Angola, escalating tensions in the eastern region.
Rhino poaching declines in South Africa
The government attributes the decrease to increased anti-poaching efforts and dehorning initiatives.
Café bombing kills 16 in Nigeria’s Borno State
No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing
Deadly clashes erupt as Nigerians protest economic hardship
At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria during nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and government policies.
Intricate Kente cloth celebrates Ashanti and Ewe traditions
The Kente cloth adorns both traditional ceremonies and modern fashion
Hundreds protest cost of living crisis across Nigerian cities
Protesters in several Nigerian cities expressed their frustration with government reforms they argue have exacerbated the cost of living crisis
Congo boat accident kills at least 30
3 days of mourning declared in eastern province of Maniema as officials fear higher death toll
Kenya lists $23M Islamic bonds to support affordable housing
President William Ruto champions Shariah-compliant Sukuk for broader investment opportunities
UN condemns rise in South Sudan executions
The United Nations is alarmed by the rising number of extrajudicial executions in South Sudan, including the killing of a child by firing squad.
Africa battles new mpox waves amid vaccine shortage
Kenya and the Central African Republic are battling new mpox outbreaks, highlighting Africa’s vulnerability to the disease amid a shortage of vaccines.
Families of Garissa attack victims to receive $3.4m from Kenya
The Kenyan High Court has ordered the government to pay $3.4 million to the families of victims killed in the 2015 Garissa University terror attack
Train hits school bus, killing five in South Africa
Five children were killed and 20 injured when a train collided with their school bus in South Africa.
Tech startups transform African agriculture
Agritech innovations continue to spread, the potential for increased productivity, and sustainability
Trial ends with 20-year sentence for Guinean ex-dictator
Ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara received a 20-year prison sentence from a Guinean court for crimes against humanity committed during a 2009 massacre.
HRW condemns Tanzania’s treatment of Maasai people
Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing the forced displacement of Maasai people in Tanzania.
Nigerian security deployed, gov’t seeks dialogue ahead of protests
Concerns about potential violence echo previous unrest during the October 2020 EndSars protests
Kenya’s court of appeal declares 2023 finance law unconstitutional
The finance ministry had not responded to the ruling, and Ruto’s office was unavailable for comment
Mali conducts air strikes on insurgent targets following deadly attacks
Between July 22 and 27, Mali’s army and the Russian private military company Wagner suffered significant losses in the Tinzaouaten area
Guinea junta faces growing unrest over missing activists
Protests erupted in Guinea’s capital Conakry after two pro-democracy activists disappeared, leading to clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
DRC, Rwanda agree to ceasefire starting August 4th
Angola has successfully mediated a ceasefire between the DRC and Rwanda, bringing hope for peace to the conflict-ridden eastern Congo region.