South Kivu Governor Halts All Mining to Combat Chaos and Violence
The governor of South Kivu province in eastern Congo has ordered the suspension of all mining activities to restore order in the violence-plagued, mineral-rich region.
Governance
Zambia President Fires Entire Anti-Corruption Board For Being Corrupt
President Hakinde Hichilema fired the entire ACC board amid corruption allegations. ACC head Thom Shamakamba and solicitor-general Marshal Muchende, both accused of taking kickbacks, deny the allegations.
Tunisian President Kais Saied Announces Bid for Second Term
President Kais Saied announced his candidacy for a second term in the upcoming October 6 elections. Opposition claims the government is pressuring the judiciary to target rivals and ensure Saied's re-election.
Kenya's President Ruto Vows New Inclusive Cabinet
Ruto, in his Friday address, framed the ongoing crisis as a smaller issue compared to the potential opportunities ahead for Kenya.
Burkina Faso Regrets Deportation of 164 Citizens from Ivory Coast
The Burkinabe government expressed regret over the deportation of 164 citizens from Ivory Coast amid ongoing refugee accommodation efforts. A group of 173 Burkinabe arrived in Ivory Coast, but 164 were deported back without explanation.
Impeached Judge Leads South Africa's Opposition in Parliament
John Hlophe, recently impeached as a judge, has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in South Africa's parliament. Hlophe's appointment as Leader of the Opposition comes as his party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), led by Zuma, became the third-largest in parliament.
28 African and European Nations Convene in Tripoli to Address Irregular Migration
Representatives from 28 African and European countries met in Tripoli, Libya, to discuss irregular migration, emphasizing the need for moral responsibility towards migrants and development projects in departure countries.
Twelve Killed in Somalia Clash Over Illegal Weapons from Ethiopia
Twelve people, including two soldiers, were killed on Monday in central Somalia as government soldiers and local militias clashed over two truckloads of illegal weapons from Ethiopia.
Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters Demanding President Ruto's Resignation
Police in Kenya used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters demanding President William Ruto's resignation.
RWANDA ELECTION: Paul Kagame Now With 95.15% - Partial Results
President Paul Kagame is poised to extend his 24-year rule in Rwanda with a landslide victory, having secured 99.15% of the vote so far, with 79% of ballots counted.
Gambia's Parliament Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
Gambia's parliament on Monday rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).
Rwanda Holds Election With Incumbent Kagame Poised to Land Victory
Polling centers opened at 7 a.m. local time for over nine million eligible voters to cast their ballots for the president and lawmakers. Provisional results are anticipated by July 20.
South Sudan Peace Talks Hit Roadblock Over Controversial Detention Bill
South Sudan peace talks that almost reached completion faced a stumbling block with opposition groups demanding a newly passed bill allowing the detention of people without an arrest warrant scratched out in order to sign a proposed agreement.
JOHN GARANG: The True Story of South Sudan's Founding Father
John Garang, born in 1945 in Bor, Sudan, pursued higher education in the U.S. and actively engaged in politics, leading the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) against the northern Sudanese government.
Senegal to Terminate Multi-Million Dollar Water Purification Contract
Senegal plans to terminate a multi-million dollar water purification project contract awarded to a Saudi Arabian company.
New UK Prime Minister Ditches Rwanda Deportation Plan
peaking on Saturday (Jul. 6), newly elected PM Keir Starmer said the asylum and migration plan that was first signed in 2022 was never effective.