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UNICEF: More than 300 children killed in Sudan in last six months

Africanews  

More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the UN's children's agency said on Monday.

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

BBC News Africa  

The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

Can Subnational Reform Rebuild Public Trust In Nigeria?

AfricaDotcom  

By Patrick O. Okigbo III, Founding Partner, Nextier Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Algeria: record-low turnout shadows ruling party's election victory

Africanews  

Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front has emerged as the largest party in parliament after legislative elections marked by a record-low voter turnout of just 21 percent. The poll highlighted growing public apathy despite government assurances of a transparent process.

Faye moves to launch new party as split with Sonko deepens

Africanews  

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to launch his own political party, signalling a decisive break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as the country's leadership rift widens ahead of key local elections and constitutional reforms.

DR Congo opens second Ebola treatment centre [Africanews Today]

Africanews  

Africa Today: DR Congo boosts Ebola care, Tanzania deploys security ahead of protests

Queiroz steps down after Ghana's World Cup disappointment

Africanews  

Carlos Queiroz has resigned as Ghana head coach after the Black Stars' World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the last 16. The Portuguese coach said he leaves with pride but urged reforms off the pitch to secure the team's future success.

The wrong man (of the match) - De Allende picks up Willemse's award

BBC News Africa  

Damian Willemse missed out on the individual award after beating England after a mix-up meant it was presented to team-mate Damian de Allende instead.

Somalia: A Report Warns Somalia Security Deteriorating Amid Political Divisions

allAfrica  

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union's asylum agency has warned that Somalia's security situation has significantly worsened, citing deepening political divisions and growing instability that have allowed the Al-Shabaab militant group to expand its influence.

Kenya: LSK Demands Swift, Impartial Probe After Advocate Found Murdered Outside Athi River Home

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into the murder of advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki, who was found dead outside his residence in Athi River on Sunday.

At least 23 people killed in Sri Lankan prison riot

Africanews  

At least 23 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in Sri Lanka's deadliest prison riot in over five years.

Uganda coffee exports hit by weaker prices

Africanews  

Uganda's coffee export earnings dropped sharply in May as falling global prices and lower export volumes weighed on the country's top agricultural export. The decline highlights the vulnerability of Africa's largest coffee exporter to swings in international commodity markets.

UK scraps £45 million girls' education programme

Africanews  

Britain has scrapped a flagship £45 million programme aimed at helping one million girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East gain access to higher education, just two years after it was announced.

Tanzania arrests dozens as security tightens ahead of planned protests

Africanews  

Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests, intensifying a crackdown on dissent as activists demand democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu amid heightened security across the country.

UN Secretary-General calls for AI regulation

Africanews  

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has called for the creation of a global governance system to ensure that artificial intelligence serves humanity, warning against allowing the technology itself to "code our future by feel."

Tanzania on edge ahead of planned protests

Africanews  

Heavy security has been deployed across Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations, as fears grow of a repeat of last year's deadly election violence.

Namibia: VIP Protection Chief Removed After State House Security Breach

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[Namibian] The head of the police's VIP protection unit, commissioner Michael Abraham, has been removed from his position following a security breach at State House involving an unauthorised intruder.

Uganda: Museveni Defends Media Regulation, Opposition Bail Policy

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- President Museveni has defended the government's opposition to granting bail to some opposition figures facing criminal charges

Bandit raid leaves nine farmers dead in northwest Nigeria

Africanews  

At least nine farmers have been killed and several others abducted in a deadly raid on a farming community in Nigeria's Kaduna State, underscoring the growing insecurity threatening rural livelihoods as armed gangs intensify attacks during the country's planting season.

Liberia: Who Free Michael Browne From Jail in 2024?

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[Liberian Observer] The 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Kakata is facing mounting political backlash over its handling of the high-profile drug case against Michael U.S. Brown, indicted for trafficking cannabis valued at $200,000 through the Roberts International Airport (RIA), in June of 2024.

Liberia: Absence of Suspects Charged in Absentia in U.S.$19m Drug Bust Could Derail Probe

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Nearly a month after authorities seized US$19 million worth of cocaine at Roberts International Airport, five people have been formally charged and named as principal suspects in a case that is once again drawing global scrutiny of Liberia's much-publicized war on drugs.

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