Italian authorities seize ship allegedly carrying weapons to Libya

Italian law enforcement carried out operation at US authorities’ request and seized weapons worth millions of dollars allegedly bound for Benghazi in Libya, reports media

Militia kills 23 in eastern Congo village attacks

The motive for the attacks remains unclear, though militia violence in Congo is often linked to competition for influence and the region’s rich mineral resources

Elephant kills American tourist in Zambia

The elephant attacked Juliana Gle Tourneau, 64, pulling her out of her parked vehicle and trampling her, officials said

2 killed, more than 200 injured in Kenyan tax protests

Nationwide unrest has led to demands from opposition, protesters for resignations of top police officials

Death toll mounts in climate tied Niger floods

Floods devastate Niger as the rainy season starts. 21 people were killed, and over 6,000 affected.

Madacascar leads debut of Antananarivo’s cable car

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina inaugurated a new cable car system in Antananarivo aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the capital city.

Kenyan VP criticizes new peace draft as threat to 2018 accord

South Sudan’s vice president criticized the peace talks in Kenya for ignoring the 2018 peace agreement, alleging the new draft aims to replace the original deal.

Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage: Up to 15 years in jail

The parliament has passed a historic law banning child marriage.

ICC unseals warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly on Mali war crimes

Ghaly, also known as Abou Fadl, faces accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between January 2012 and January 2013

Tunisia’s president dismisses minister amid rising hajj death toll

Tunisian President Kais Saied has fired the minister of religious affairs following the deaths of 49 Tunisians during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Court reverses Sanusi’s reappointment in Nigeria’s Kano dispute

A Nigerian court nullified the reappointment of a prominent emir in Kano, reigniting a power struggle between two royals and raising tensions in the city.

US pushes for humanitarian release of Binance executive in Nigeria

Binance previously disclosed that Gambaryan was suffering from malaria and pneumonia

Arrests of political leaders in Mali condemned by alliance

Boubacar Toure, a party representative, told media that 11 people, mainly political leaders, were detained

Uganda and UAE sign pact to build new international airport

The new airport aims to boost tourism by attracting visitors to the 1,442-square-kilometer (557-square-mile) Kidepo park

Egyptian pilgrims ‘totally abandoned’ in Hajj heat

The Egyptian government struggles to determine an official death toll for unregistered pilgrims

Anger erupts after man killed in Kenyan anti-tax protests

Rex Kanyike Masai died from gunshot wounds, a doctor confirmed

Italy pledges $150M for African vaccine project

Italy has already contributed $1.5B since GAVI’s inception, says foreign minister

How spot patterns are saving Giraffe species

Giraffe populations across East Africa exhibit varied and intricate coat patterns

Niger revokes French firm’s license at major uranium mine

In a significant shift, Niger cancels French company Orano’s license at the massive Imouraren uranium mine.

New initiative aims to boost Africa’s local vaccine production

French President Macron and African leaders launched a $1 billion project to boost Africa’s local vaccine production.

Kenya erupts in youth-led tax hike protests

Thousands of young people protest tax hikes, utilizing social media to organize and document the movement.

DRC oil permit threatens park, sparks clashes 

The permit threatens endangered species, local communities, and the rainforest ecosystem.

Egypt probes Hajj deaths as heatwave sweeps Mecca

Egypt forms a crisis unit to investigate the deaths, focusing on unregistered pilgrims most at risk.

Somalia requests a slower AU troop withdrawal to combat terrorism

Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab faces a potential setback as the African Union weighs their request for more troops.

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