Liberia defends Boakai after Trump’s English comment sparks buzz

Liberia’s president took no offence at Trump’s English remark, with officials stressing respect and ties between the nations.

Nigeria rejects US bid to relocate Venezuelan deportees

The White House has not commented on the reported plan

Senegal halts boat, land group near Foundiougne

Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants on land and at sea in the Saloum delta, a growing launch point for dangerous Atlantic crossings.

Mali’s junta chief extends presidency in bold power move

General Goita extends his rule in Mali until at least 2030 through a new law that cancels elections and dissolves political parties.

Mediators see progress in Congo-M23 talks

Peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels are advancing in Qatar as mediators work to ease tensions and address issues missed in an earlier deal.

Trump shocked Liberian president speaks English

“Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” Trump said after Boakai praised U.S.–Liberian ties and urged American investment

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.

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