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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

BBC News Africa  

The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition

Africanews  

Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants.

Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty

Africanews  

Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port.

Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis

BBC News Africa  

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

Sierra Leone drops treason charges against ex-president Koroma

Africanews  

Sierra Leone has dropped treason charges against former president Ernest Bai Koroma, officials said Tuesday, for his alleged role in what authorities called an attempted 2023 coup.

Virtual reality brings World Cup experience to fans without tickets

Africanews  

With demand for World Cup tickets continuing to outstrip supply, immersive viewing technology is emerging as a new way for fans to experience football's biggest stage—without ever stepping inside the stadium.

This Mandela Day, South Africa Unites To Honour The Power Of Nurturing Fatherhood

AfricaDotcom  

This year’s Nelson Mandela Day celebration will take place on 18 July at the Meadowlands Welfare Centre in Zone 9, Soweto, where fathers and babies will

Kruger and Tsavo Shine in Global Birding Rankings

AfricaDotcom  

Africa has emerged as one of the strongest performers in a new global ranking of birdwatching destinations, with Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park placing

Rastafarians Lose Court Bid to Legalize Cannabis

AfricaDotcom  

Kenya’s High Court has dismissed a years-long petition seeking to allow Rastafarians to use cannabis for religious purposes, ruling that the community failed

EU Targets Sudan Gold Trade With New Sanctions

AfricaDotcom  

The European Union has prohibited the purchase, import, and transport of gold from Sudan, citing the trade as a major funding source for the country’s civil

Dangote Refinery Switches Petrol Pricing to US Dollars

AfricaDotcom  

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has scrapped naira-based pricing for petrol, setting a new ex-depot rate of $0.779 per liter under a dollar-denominated framework.

West Africa’s Flood Crisis Demands Better Urban Planning

AfricaDotcom  

Annual flooding across West Africa’s coastal cities is driven not only by climate change but also by weak urban planning, inadequate infrastructure, and poor

Ethiopian Creator Turns Garbage Into High Fashion

AfricaDotcom  

Ethiopian content creator Kalu Putik has become an internet sensation by transforming discarded clothing, worn-out shoes, broken mirrors, and other waste

Amazon Leo to Launch Satellite Internet in South Africa

AfricaDotcom  

Amazon announced it will bring its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, to South Africa in 2027, partnering with local provider Herotel in what the company

Ghana’s Small-scale Gold Mining Set for Record Year

AfricaDotcom  

Ghana expects artisanal and small-scale gold production to match or exceed last year’s record after the Ghana Gold Board purchased between 50 and 54 metric

Congo Launches Trial for New Ebola Treatment

AfricaDotcom  

Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have begun enrolling participants in a clinical trial that will test the effectiveness of the experimental

Nigeria Pushes for Frontier Market Status

AfricaDotcom  

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to regain frontier market status from S&P Dow Jones Indices, which is weighing whether to move the country from standalone

UN warns terrorist threat Is spreading across west Africa and the sahel

Africanews  

The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support, investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation to tackle both the security threats and the underlying causes of conflict.

How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry

BBC News Africa  

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs England World Cup final

Africanews  

Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–England World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and England over Argentina in a playful stunt.

French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final

Africanews  

French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.

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