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Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia freed

BBC News Africa  

Stephen Munyakho's mother tells local media she "rolled on the floor" on hearing her son had been released.

Displaced Gazans live in tents at bombed stadium in Gaza City

Africanews  

New footage released by the Palestinian news agency Wafa shows families living in tents inside a damaged football stadium in Gaza City, amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes.

Dreaming of being James Bond, a British man tries to spy for Russia

Africanews  

The jury at Winchester Crown Court found Howard Phillips guilty of aiding what he believed to be a foreign intelligence agency. The unanimous verdict was reached after four hours of deliberation.

Nigeria’s economy grows 3.13% in Q1 2025 after GDP rebasing

Africanews  

Despite the modest performance compared to a 4.9% forecast by analysts, officials say the rebasing offers a more accurate picture of Nigeria’s economic structure and recent momentum.

Giant trolls made from trash warn against environmental destruction

Africanews  

A group of six towering wooden trolls has taken up residence in a Californian forest, aiming to teach humans how to live more sustainably with nature.

Moroccan Foreign Minister visits North Macedonia for talks on deepening economic ties

Africanews  

Foreign Ministers of Morocco and North Macedonia meet for talks in Skopje on deepening the political dialogue between the two countries and developing a partnership in the areas of economy, tourism, culture, and infrastructure.

UN says Sustainable Development Goals at risk in current political climate

Africanews  

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action during the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani 'heeds critics' and goes back to Africa - for a visit

Africanews  

New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is visiting his birth country of Uganda to celebrate his recent marriage and take a short break from the campaign trail ahead of the November election.

Reliable Payment Systems Are Essential For A Thriving Digital Economy

AfricaDotcom  

By Johan Gellatly - Managing Director of Altron FinTech

Nigeria: DSS, Army Rescue Us-Based Cleric Kidnapped By Boko Haram

allAfrica  

[Daily Trust] Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, John Bakeni, has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army for successfully rescuing Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina, who was kidnapped on June 1, 2025, by Boko Haram insurgents.

Business In The Bush? Here’s Why Rethinking The Offsite Is A Competitive Advantage

AfricaDotcom  

The corporate retreat could be a stock photo. Think whiteboards, welcome drinks, basically just work away from work. 

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Immigration Outpost, Kill Officer in Niger

allAfrica  

[Daily Trust] Minna -- A Superintendent of Immigration, simply identified as Suleiman, has been killed by terrorists suspected to be ISWAP elements at a service outpost in Lumma Sanke, Borgu LGA of Niger State.

Fortify Forward Winners Announced: African Innovators Lead The Way In Tackling Malnutrition Through Fortification And Biofortification

AfricaDotcom  

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced the winners of the 2025 Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge (FFIC) — a pan-African

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Calls On Diaspora to Back Military, Elections

allAfrica  

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Monday that the Somali diaspora plays a vital role in the country's development and is expected to strengthen its support for national armed forces and the implementation of elections that would restore citizens' fundamental right to vote and be elected.

Liberia: Legal Experts Warn of Showdown At Supreme Court If President Boakai Commissions Gbeisay Before Youh's Exit

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Judiciary is on the edge of a constitutional showdown as President Joseph Boakai is reportedly preparing to commission newly appointed Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay--despite the fact that outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh remains legally seated until mid-August.

Liberia: Liberian Women's Groups Unite Against Drug Crisis, Call for Community-Driven Solutions and Accountability

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A coalition of Liberia's leading women's rights and civil society organizations has issued a powerful call to action against the growing crisis of drug trafficking and substance abuse, warning of its devastating impact on families, communities, and national security.

Malawi: CPJ Welcomes Defamation Decriminalization in Malawi

allAfrica  

[CPJ] Lusaka -- The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the Malawi Constitutional Court's landmark July 16 ruling striking down section 200 of the penal code criminalizing defamation.

Africa: Mali, Mauritania and Senegal Must Unite Against Cross-Border Terrorism

allAfrica  

[ISS] The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali's Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries.

Pix of the Day: July 22, 2025

Africanews  

Pix of the Day: July 22, 2025

Zambia signs $1.1 Billion deal to build major oil refinery in Copperbelt

Africanews  

Officials say the project aligns with Zambia’s long-term economic goals by boosting energy security, creating jobs, and strengthening regional trade links. Construction timelines and investors are expected to be detailed in the coming months.

Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Rio de Janeiro

Africanews  

A humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, after drifting ashore near the city’s southern coastline in the early afternoon.

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