Aklave
 
{{alert.msg}}

Former CAR football chief found guilty of war crimes

Africanews  

The International Criminal Court has found Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, former head of the Central African Republic’s football federation, guilty of 28 war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Sudan: Digital Wars - Hate Speech Against Women in Sudan

allAfrica  

[Ayin English] Sara* is still scarred by her memories of fleeing Omdurman, back in 2023 after Sudan's war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces sparked off in mid April the same year. Her home was looted and partially damaged from shelling. Like many civilians trapped in the war, Sara and her family took a perilous journey to leave the country, sharing a vehicle with neighbours. The journey was riddled with checkpoints, manned by armed youth from both warring parties, pending the location. "I can

West Africa: EU, Editors Collaborate to Fight Fake News, Disinformation

allAfrica  

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the European Union (EU) are collaborating through a one-day training programme for editors and media executives to stem the negative impact of fake news, disinformation and misinformation in the Nigeria media landscape.

Somalia: Somali Forces Launch Attack On Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan, Inflict Heavy Losses

allAfrica  

[Shabelle] Beledweyne -- Local community defense forces in Somalia's central Hiiraan region, along with SNA, launched a preemptive attack on Al-Shabaab militants Thursday afternoon, targeting a gathering point between Maxaas district and the Wabxo area, officials said.

Liberia: ' Don't Ask to Be Minister If You Can't Handle the Job.'

allAfrica  

[New Dawn] The outgoing President of the African Development Bank, or AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has urged cabinet Ministers not to request a ministerial job, knowing fully well that they can't handle the pressure that comes along with the job.

Liberia: Dual Occupancy Looms At Supreme Court.

allAfrica  

[New Dawn] The Supreme Court of Liberia risks a constitutional dilemma if President Boakai commissions newly appointed Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay before the term of outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh ends in August.

South Africa: U.S. House of Reps Committee Passes First Round of Anti-South Africa Bill

allAfrica  

[Daily Maverick] The Bill calls for a review of US-SA relations and for sanctions against the South African government and ANC leaders.

WHO condemns attacks on humanitarian facilities in Gaza, demands ceasefire

Africanews  

WHO is demanding the immediate release of its detained staff member and renewed protection for humanitarian personnel and infrastructure. The agency says a ceasefire is not just necessary — it's long overdue.

Namibia: Home Affairs Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan for Safer Namibia

allAfrica  

[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security this week launched its Strategic Plan for the period 2026 to 2030. The document outlines the ministry's key objectives and operational roadmap, which align directly with Namibia's recently unveiled National Development Plan Six (NDP6).

Venice's Banksy mural 'Migrant Child' removed for renovation and restoration

Africanews  

Art restorers have successfully taken down a deteriorating graffiti piece by the renowned street artist Banksy, known as "The Migrant Child," from a building that overlooks a Venetian canal.

Sudan: RSF Militia Strategic Suicide Drone Shot Down in El-Fashir

allAfrica  

[SNA] El-Fashir, July 24, 2025 (SUNA) - The armed forces of the 6th Infantry Division and the joint forces of the armed struggle movements in El-Fashir have succeeded in shooting down a strategic suicide drone belonging to the terrorist Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia of Al-Dagalo family.

Inside the gold rush village hit by mine collapse tragedy

BBC News Africa  

Following the gold-rush in Lomera, the village population has increased from 1,500 to 12,000 in less than a year.

Watchdog blames 'disproportionate force' by Kenya police for protest deaths

BBC News Africa  

The Ipoa links most of the 65 deaths over four days of demonstrations to actions by the police.

Russian airstrike injures dozens in Kharkiv, including newborn baby

Africanews  

At least 37 people were injured in a Russian airstrike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Thursday, including a 10-year-old child and a 28-day-old baby, authorities said.

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multi-billion dollar investment deals

Africanews  

Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed dozens of investment agreements aimed at revitalizing Syria’s war-torn economy. The deals, announced at the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum, cover a broad range of sectors including real estate, telecommunications, and finance.

Africa: Africa's Vulnerable to Bear Brunt of UK Foreign Aid Slash

allAfrica  

[allAfrica] The UK government revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children's education and women's health in Africa facing the biggest reductions. In February, the government announced that it would cut foreign aid by 40% - from 0.5% of gross national income to 0.3% - to increase defence spending to 2.5%.

Somalia: Ex-Jubbaland Security Chief Janan Promises Full Rights to Troops Defecting From Ahmed Madobe's Forces

allAfrica  

[Radio Dalsan] Balad-Hawa -- Former Jubbaland Security Minister Abdirashid Janan, now serving as the Federal Government's Head of Intelligence in Gedo Region, has once again weighed in on the recent clashes in Balad-Hawo and the worsening security crisis gripping the region.

Kenya: Kenya Ferry Services MD and Likoni DCIO to Explain Missing Footage On 2019 Likoni Tragedy

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Ferry Services Managing Director Bakari Ngowa, Likoni Sub-County Directorate Criminal Investigation Officer (DCIO) and Corporal Moses Mahiuha are expected before Mombasa Magistrate's Court to explain the handling of key CCTV footage in the 2019 Likoni ferry tragedy inquest.

South Africa: Former Bafana Star Thando Mngomeni Goes Missing

allAfrica  

[Scrolla] Thando's brother, Thabo Mngomeni, says he won't comment until he speaks to Thando's girlfriend about his disappearance. The former SuperSport United star was last seen more than a month ago, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

ICC convicts former CAR football official and militia leader for 2013-2014 war crimes

Africanews  

Both men were senior figures in the mainly Christian anti-Balaka militia, which formed as a vigilante self-defense group against the mainly Muslim Seleka rebels who overthrew President François Bozizé.

South Africa: Meta Held Accountable By SA Court in Fight Against Online Child Sexual Abuse

allAfrica  

[Daily Maverick] Following a landmark Gauteng Division of the High Court judgment, Meta must permanently remove dozens of accounts spreading child sexual abuse content and provide information on offenders to South African authorities.

San Jose Update