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Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language

BBC News Africa  

Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.

The silence that dictatorship taught us

This Is Africa  

Togo's silent generation: How dictatorship stifled civic education, participation and shaped a nation's trauma.

Kenya’s Constitution under siege: A decade of efforts to centralise power

This Is Africa  

Morris Odhiambo’s Weekly Reflections: The desire to dismantle Kenya’s Constitution is not new. Consistent efforts have been made since 2010 to change the country’s parent law with the intention to dis-empower citizens, putting more power in the executive and the ruling elite.

Samora Machel’s vision for Mozambique didn’t survive: what has taken its place?

This Is Africa  

What remains of Machel today is, above all, his ethical teaching. He died poor, committed to the cause of his nation.

Reelecting William Samoei Ruto

This Is Africa  

Electoral politics is a game of numbers, and right now the numbers and fundamentals favor William Ruto.

Chebbak hat-trick helps Morocco avoid DR Congo upset at Wafcon

BBC News Africa  

Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak scores a fine hat-trick to ensure her team does not slip up against DR Congo at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

ARIPO Seeks Reportage Champions in the 2025 Intellectual Property Journalists’ Awards

AfricaDotcom  

Awards celebrate journalists’ role in demystifying intellectual property through storytelling

Nigeria: Over 10,000 Landlords Seek Govt, Adeleke Intervention Over 'Illegal' Demolition Plot

allAfrica  

[Vanguard] Over 10,000 landlords and shop owners in Osogbo, Osun State capital, have called on the Federal and State Governments to rescue them from becoming homeless as powerful individuals have commenced moves to demolish their houses and shops.

"Great economic potential in Africa": five African leaders have lunch with Trump

Africanews  

The Trump administration branded the event as one of the steps it is taking to reshape its relationship with the African continent.

Top European court delivers series of damning rulings against Russia

Africanews  

Kidnapping Ukrainian children, torture, murder, rape, and downing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 17 in 2014: the European Court of Human Rights has found Russia guilty of these grave international law violations on Wednesday.

UN report reveals 4.6 million people struggling with food insecurity

Africanews  

Somalia is currently facing severe food insecurity, with 4.6 million individuals experiencing food shortages, as reported by the United Nations on Tuesday.

"Shoot in the leg": Ruto orders Kenyan police to curb protest vandalism

Africanews  

The anti-government protests in Kenya have shown no sign of slowing down. Following several acts of vandalism in Nairobi after Monday's Saba Saba protests, president Ruto has instructed police forces to incapacitate anyone trying to damage businesses.

Africa: Match Facts - Zambia Seek First Win At TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Against Senegal

allAfrica  

[CAF] Zambia will face Senegal in their second Group A fixture at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia on Wednesday (kick-off: 17:00 local time / 16:00 GMT).

Why Trump has invited five African leaders to the White House

BBC News Africa  

The presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal hope to be offered "incredible" deals.

Legal complaint targets family of DRC's Félix Tshisekedi for looting

Africanews  

A complaint was submitted in Brussels on Tuesday targeting nine family members of Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by La Libre. They face allegations of stealing from mines located in the southern provinces of Lualaba and Upper Katanga.

Thriving, not just surviving: Gloria Gaynor releases new EP

Africanews  

The 81-year-old singer is far from retiring. With the fresh collection of five tracks, led by debut single “Fida Known", Gaynor is continuing her decades-long musical journey.

South Africa: Two Boys Drown At Abandoned Sewer Project

allAfrica  

[GroundUp] Oxidation ponds in Centane, Eastern Cape, were abandoned 25 years ago after objections by the traditional authority and local residents

Somalia: Suicide Bombing Strikes Military College in Mogadishu - Ministry

allAfrica  

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia, July 9 -- A suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu late Tuesday morning, causing an unknown number of casualties, Somali authorities said.

Nigeria: MSF Deploys Emergency Teams As Measles Kills 24 Children in Zamfara

allAfrica  

[Premium Times] Over 1,600 suspected measles cases have been reported across the 11 wards of the Zurmi LGA since early May, with 24 deaths recorded.

Turkey swelters under soaring heatwave as temperatures expected to go higher

Africanews  

Soaring heat in Turkey. Higher temperatures were experienced in Istanbul on Wednesday as residents sought ways to cool off.

U.S. slashes visa duration for some African nationals amid policy shift

Africanews  

Tuesday’s visa revision follows the Trump administration's travel ban announced on June 5th affecting 12 countries including Chad, the Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan.

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