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Trump says to impose 25-pct tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other countries

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that 25-percent tariffs will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), respectively, beginning Aug.

Uganda: Sixteen MPs Warm to People's Front for Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls

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[Nile Post] Sixteen current and former Members of Parliament have thrown their political weight behind the newly formed People's Front for Freedom (PFF), signaling growing momentum around the party's rise ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Cairo telecom fire injures 14, disrupts internet nationwide

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The blaze broke out in an equipment room of Telecom Egypt and led to a temporary disruption of telecom services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said in a statement

More than 1,200 migrants arrive in Crete amid influx from Libya

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At least 1,200 migrants have been detained in the Greek islands of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos over the past three days following a surge in arrivals from Libya.

Ramaphosa opposes Trump's 30% tariff on South Africa

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US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.

Egypt: Fire at telecom company causes internet, phone outage

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The blaze broke out in an equipment room of Telecom Egypt and led to a temporary disruption of telecom services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said in a statement

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 8, 2025

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South Africa: Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Goods - South African News Briefs - July 8, 2025

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[allAfrica] Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on South African Goods

Top South African official accuses police minister of colluding with crime syndicates

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“politicians, law enforcement, SAPS (South African Police Service), metro police and correctional services, prosecutors, judiciary” were being "controlled by drug cartels and as well as business people.”

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

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Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

Uganda: Corruption Will Not Be Tolerated - Museveni Tells Public Sector

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged public servants to take the lead in advancing the country's economic transformation agenda by promoting commercial agriculture, industrialization, ICT, services, and efficient service delivery.

Kenya: How Kenya's Youth Shut Down Nairobi Without Throwing a Stone

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[Capital FM] On Monday, July 7, 2025, a familiar pattern played out across Nairobi and several towns in Kenya: closed shops, empty roads, and unusually quiet city streets. Yet, this time, the disruption wasn't triggered by violence or formal opposition calls to action -- it was orchestrated by Kenya's digitally native youth, the Gen Z generation, armed only with smartphones and the power of social media.

Congo-Kinshasa: Minerals for Peace? How to Make the Rwanda-DRC Deal Stick.

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[HRW] A U.S.-brokered peace deal, signed on June 27 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, will link economic integration and respect for territorial integrity with the promise of Western investment. It is a mineral deal first, an opportunity for peace second. Making the deal work will depend on continued monitoring by the U.S. government and support from Congress.

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Doctor Arrested After Health Worker Strike

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[HRW] Drop Politically Motivated Charges, End Crackdown

Sudan: UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan As Displacement, Hunger and Disease Escalate

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[UN News] UN humanitarians on Monday sounded the alarm over the worsening conditions in Sudan, as violence continues, and food and water remain at critically low levels.

Sudan: Sudan Media Forum - War Disruption to Education Puts Children At Risk of Becoming a 'Lost Generation'

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[Dabanga] Wad Madani / Khartoum -- Sudan Media Forum Joint Editing Room - Compiled by Sudans Reporters

West Africa: West Africa Terror - Why Attacks On Military Bases Are Rising - and Four Ways to Respond

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[The Conversation Africa] More than 40 Malian soldiers were killed and one of the country's military bases was taken over in early June 2025 in a major attack by an al-Qaeda linked group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), on the town of Boulikessi.

Traore strike sees Mali edge past Tanzania at Wafcon

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A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia

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WASHINGTON, USA – July, 07th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has appointed Carole Megevand as its the new Country Manager for Kosovo and

Kenya: at least 10 dead in ongoing protests, 29 injured nationwide

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Clashes between protesters and riot police continued as Kenyans marked Saba Saba, the 35th anniversary of historic pro-democracy demonstrations, on Monday. Police fired to disperse protesters, and the national rights watchdog reported at least 10 dead.

Liberian president issues official apology to civil war victims

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The country was devastated by two civil wars between 1989 and 2003, killing an estimated 250 000 people. Boakai's apology comes as prosecution for war crimes committed during that period has so far exclusively taken place in foreign tribunals.

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