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Somalia: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Begin Formal Withdrawal From ICC

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[Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after submitting official notifications to leave the Rome Statute, according to a statement from the Assembly of States Parties to the court.

Kenya: Supreme Court Halts Cytonn Property Transfers Pending Appeal

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court has handed Cytonn Investments a temporary legal reprieve by suspending the implementation of Court of Appeal orders that had cleared the way for the Official Receiver to take control of and transfer several high-value properties linked to the firm's troubled real estate investment schemes.

Uganda: Lord Mayor Applauds Uganda Waragi's Infrastructure Boost At Port Bell Landing Site

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), through its flagship brand Uganda Waragi, has commissioned a transformative community infrastructure project at Port Bell Landing Site in Luzira. As part of Uganda Waragi's landmark 60-year Diamond Jubilee legacy, the intervention delivers solar-powered flood lighting and structured waste management systems designed to eliminate public health hazards, protect livelihoods, and boost the night economy.

Nigeria: Fire Breaks Out At Fuel Terminal in Lagos

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[Premium Times] The incident occurred at the fuel terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, although authorities had yet to determine the cause of the fire as of the time of filing this report.

Sudan: Risk of Imminent Atrocities in and Around El Obeid Requires Urgent Action

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[HRW] HRW Oral Statement - Urgent Debate - HRC62

Kenya: PS Omollo Calls On Boda Boda Operators to Reject Recruitment As Goons-for-Hire, Shun Political Violence

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued a stern warning against the use of boda boda operators to perpetrate political violence, saying the government will crack down on those recruiting riders into criminal gangs and those who participate in acts of goonism.

Kenya: Sifuna Dismisses Vote-Split Claims, Urges Opposition Unity Ahead

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[Capital FM] Kisii -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that he or the Linda Mwananchi movement could be used to split the opposition vote ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Liberia: Judge Throws Out Case Against Vicky Gray, Finds No Evidence Linking Her to Alleged Assault

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Monrovia City Court has dismissed all criminal charges against Dr. Vicky Gray, ruling that prosecutors failed to establish probable cause connecting her to an alleged violent assault at Cigar Bar in Sinkor, while ordering three of her co-defendants to stand trial on lesser offenses.

Zuma sparks outrage after India meeting with Gupta brother

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Former South African president Jacob Zuma has triggered a political storm after meeting fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India and declaring his intention to seek office again, drawing fierce criticism from the government.

Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'

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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Honored With 'Connectivity Award' At 2026 Aviation & Tourism Ceremony

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the prestigious 'Connectivity Award' at the 2026 Aviation & Tourism Award Ceremony hosted by Air Transport News.

Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister

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Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

Bruce Lee becomes first Chinese American honoured with state day

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California will honour martial arts legend Bruce Lee with an annual day of recognition after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making May 17 Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history.

Ghana's inflation rises in June as high fuel prices persist

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Prices rose to 5.3% in June, up from 3.7% in May, with transport fares, rent, and school fees being the main drivers

US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

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The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

Namibia: Fishrot Accused's Review Application Unprecedented

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[New Era] An application by four Fishrot corruption and fraud accused in which they seek to restrain and stop the government from continuing to prosecute them, has been said to be unprecedented.

DR Congo opens Ebola nurseries to protect children separated from infected parents

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As the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak, authorities have established special nurseries to care for children whose parents are receiving treatment. The centres provide shelter, daily care and psychological support while helping reduce the risk of infection.

Over one million undocumented migrants apply for residency in Spain

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The Socialist government's mass regularisation programme, which closed on 30 June, comes as others European countries crack down on irregular immigration.

Uganda: Veteran Journalist Timothy Kalyegira Granted Bail

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[Nile Post] Veteran journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira has been granted cash bail of Shs650,000 by the Kira Chief Magistrate's Court in Wakiso District.

US to block UN funding for Somalia in blow to AU peace mission

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In a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support ​and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

Mali creates state body to regulate gold trade

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Mali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad.

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