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Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why

BBC News Africa  

As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

Ethiopia: U.S.-Ethiopia Public Private Dialogue to Benefit U.S. and Ethiopian Businesses and Economic Growth

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[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa -- U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin J. Massinga co-chaired a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) with Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) Commissioner Dr. Zeleke Temesgen and Chief Macroeconomic Advisor to the Prime Minister Ambassador Girma Biru at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa on July 23. The dialogue focused on advancing commercial diplomacy, expanding market access, and ensuring a level playing field for U.S. companies operating in Ethiopia. By bringing together representatives from the American Chamber

Africa: Nigeria Emerging As Africa's Renewable Energy Knowledge Hub, By Abba Aliyu

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[Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation.

Congo-Kinshasa: Angolan President Briefed On DRC Security Situation

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan president João Lourenço received on Friday a message from his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, regarding the security situation in the east of that African country.

Tanzania: 23 Face Terrorism Charges Following Illegal Gathering

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- TWENTY-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate's Court over alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism held in Mwanza city earlier this month.

Rwanda: Nearly 290 Trafficking Victims Rescued Since 2025, Says Minister

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[New Times] Rwanda has facilitated the return of 289 victims of human trafficking from four countries since 2025, according to the Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja.

Texas nun detained by ICE speaks out for the first time since her release

Africanews  

Sister Leticia Ugboaja was taking into immigration custody while walking to Sunday Mass in her habit.

Mali ex-intelligence chief sentenced to prison for plotting coup

Africanews  

A court sentenced Mali's former head of domestic intelligence Friday to 15 years in prison for "conspiracy against the government", following a ten-day trial in which he openly accused the ruling junta of corruption

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

BBC News Africa  

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Wrestling to become a man in Togo's ancestral rite of passage

Africanews  

Every mid-July, thousands of ethnic Kabye men aged 18 to 20 take part in the ancestral rite of passage in the west African nation's Kara region, hundreds of kilometres (miles) from the capital, Lome

Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

BBC News Africa  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

World sport court sets date for Senegal's AFCON appeal hearing

Africanews  

Senegal's soccer federation asked the court to review CAF's decision to strip it of the tournament title in favour of Morocco.

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids

BBC News Africa  

The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola

BBC News Africa  

Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

Nigeria approves recruitment of 28,000 soldiers to tackle rising insecurity

Africanews  

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the recruitment of 28,000 military personnel to "strengthen national security", as the country battles a myriad of conflicts.

'Postponing the inevitable': South Africa opposition reacts to Ramaphosa impeachment ruling

Africanews  

South Africa's opposition reacted angrily on Friday after a court suspended impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala cash scandal.

Lagos beach break becoming too expensive for locals

Africanews  

Much of the 180-kilometre-long coastline is being privatised for exclusive urban residences and public-private enterprise.

Vodafone Just Got a Green Light to Buy Kenya’s Stake in Safaricom

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Kenya's Capital Markets Authority has quietly cleared one of the more consequential ownership shifts in the country's telecom history. The regulator has

Liberia: Several Police Officers Under Interrogation Over Record Cocaine Seizure

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's police intelligence chief, two other ranking officers and an operative of the National Security Agency have been detained and are being interrogated over the country's largest ever cocaine seizure after suspects arrested in the case named them to investigators, The Liberian Investigator has learned, as the NSA is now seeking to take the investigation out of police hands.

Fleeing attack, Centrafricans try to 'survive till help arrives'

Africanews  

In a makeshift tent covered in a torn tarp, Zakaria Hassan tried to make his baby son more comfortable after they fled fighting near the Central African Republic's border with Sudan

Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism

BBC News Africa  

He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.

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