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.
