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Somalia: Somali Government Condemns Fighting in Beled-Hawo, Blames Jubaland Leader

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal Ministry of Internal Security on Tuesday strongly condemned what it described as a "criminal assault" allegedly orchestrated by Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe, in the town of Beled-Hawo in Gedo region.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Meets New World Bank Country Manager

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Finance, Bihi Imaan Cige, held a key meeting on Monday with Hideki Matsunaga, the newly appointed Country Manager of the World Bank for Somalia.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Why Rwandan Campus Got Harvard Green Prize

[New Times] Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) campus located in Bugesera District is the recipient of the 15th Veronica Rudge Green Prize in Urban Design awarded by Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD). This was announced by GSD on July 10.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: New Developer for 300-Unit Masaka Housing Project

[New Times] A new developer has taken over Masaka Housing Project, which is expected to deliver hundreds of homes, The New Times has learnt.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda/Gabon: Transfers - Rayon Chase Gabonese Striker Ndonga As Trio Signs for Gicumbi FC

[New Times] FERWAFA second division league champions Gicumbi FC have started signed three players as part of squad rebuild as club prepares for strong return to Rwanda Premier League.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: African Union, in Partnership With Unicef, Convene a Validation Workshop to Scale Proven Solutions for Foundational Learning in Africa

[African Union] The Validation Workshop on Scalable Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Practices to End Learning Poverty in Africa was officially opened today. The two-day gathering, held at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa from July 22 to 23, 2025, marks a significant step forward in the collective effort to address the continent's learning crisis and ensure that every child...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Expert Meeting to Finalize the African Union Pedological Toolkit for the Rule of Law Stakeholders, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo From July 18-19, 2025

[African Union] The Constitutionalism and Rule of Law Unit of the Directorate for Governance and Conflicts Prevention, Department for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC) organized an expert meeting to finalize the AU pedagogical toolkit developed for rule of law stakeholders in Africa, from July 18-19, 2025, in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Gambia: Gambia to Benefit From $60m Waste-to-Fuel Development Project

[The Point] In a bold move to address Gambia's growing waste crisis and rising energy demands, Shukran Capital Management has unveiled a transformative "Waste-2-Fuel" initiative poised to inject $60 million into the national economy without costing the government or public a single dalasi.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Gambia: 'Wildlife Dept Blind for 7 Years - Crucial Jammeh Animal Order Never Delivered'

[The Point] In a surprising testimony before the special select committee, the Director of the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM), Mommodou L. Gassama, revealed that his department was never informed about a crucial High Court order from 2017.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Koome Clarifies E-Filing, Amicus Admission in Elrc Practice Directions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has gazetted Practice Directions for the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), introducing wide-ranging procedural reforms focused on electronic filing, the admission of amicus curiae, and enhanced court conduct.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

DR Congo rescuers dig with bare hands for trapped miners

Six people have been pulled out alive, with one seriously injured, since shafts collapsed on Sunday.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia freed

Stephen Munyakho's mother tells local media she "rolled on the floor" on hearing her son had been released.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria: DSS, Army Rescue Us-Based Cleric Kidnapped By Boko Haram

[Daily Trust] Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, John Bakeni, has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army for successfully rescuing Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina, who was kidnapped on June 1, 2025, by Boko Haram insurgents.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Immigration Outpost, Kill Officer in Niger

[Daily Trust] Minna -- A Superintendent of Immigration, simply identified as Suleiman, has been killed by terrorists suspected to be ISWAP elements at a service outpost in Lumma Sanke, Borgu LGA of Niger State.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Calls On Diaspora to Back Military, Elections

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Monday that the Somali diaspora plays a vital role in the country's development and is expected to strengthen its support for national armed forces and the implementation of elections that would restore citizens' fundamental right to vote and be elected.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Legal Experts Warn of Showdown At Supreme Court If President Boakai Commissions Gbeisay Before Youh's Exit

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia's Judiciary is on the edge of a constitutional showdown as President Joseph Boakai is reportedly preparing to commission newly appointed Chief Justice Yamie Gbeisay--despite the fact that outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh remains legally seated until mid-August.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Liberian Women's Groups Unite Against Drug Crisis, Call for Community-Driven Solutions and Accountability

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A coalition of Liberia's leading women's rights and civil society organizations has issued a powerful call to action against the growing crisis of drug trafficking and substance abuse, warning of its devastating impact on families, communities, and national security.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Mali, Mauritania and Senegal Must Unite Against Cross-Border Terrorism

[ISS] The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali's Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The Wafcon star who is also a doctor

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: Over 100 million more people were reached with digital accounts

[UNDP] Brussels, 21 July 2025 - The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Sustainable Finance Hub, supported its members in enabling digital payments for more than 100 million people in 2024. This milestone marks major progress in advancing financial inclusion, especially for women, with 82% of advisory services supporting gender-intentional initiatives.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Deforestation Up to 55% Lower on Afro-Descendant Territories - New Study

[Conservation International] First-of-its-kind study shows Afro-descendant peoples are key environmental stewards; 56% of their lands are top 5% in global biodiversity.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: TEXEM UK - 15 Years of Empowering Impact

[allAfrica] ''May your impact never fade.'' I've heard this phrase countless times. Yet each time, it resonates deeply. For me, the phrase underscores the profound obligation that comes with professional growth and development. This sense of obligation is precisely what drives These Executive Minds (TEXEM), a UK-based executive capacity building firm that has been making phenomenal waves for 15 years.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Police Launch Mothers' Rooms, ECD Centres at Premises

[New Times] For the past three decades, Rwanda has pursued an unwavering vision of inclusivity by redefining public service not simply in terms of access, but of genuine belonging.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

'It's a lifesaver': Making solar power affordable in South Africa

The medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley's mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Congo-Kinshasa: Another DRC Peace Deal

[CFR] Adding M23 to the talks is a positive step, but the agreement's test will be whether it can change circumstances on the ground.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo

Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial 65m.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: AfDB and Sefa Provide $40 Million Investment in Equity Platform Zafiri to Accelerate Renewable Energy Access Across Africa

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $40 million equity investment in Project Zafiri, a transformative equity platform and flagship initiative under Mission 300. This investment will accelerate the expansion of renewable energy access across Africa.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Continental giants clash in Wafcon 2024 semi-finals

Hosts Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa are the four teams bidding to reach the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Young people don’t relate to traditional news sources

Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

South Africa: Mchunu's Private Security Firearms Plans May Misfire If Mkhwanazi Scandal Grows

[Daily Maverick] Earlier this year, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu signed off on proposals to tighten firearm controls in the private security sector. Recent accusations against him, meanwhile, which he has denied, have ties to guns and the security industry.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Banyana Gear Up for Formidable Nigeria At Wafcon After Downing Senegal On Penalties

[Daily Maverick] After defeating a stubborn Senegalese side in a penalty shootout, Banyana Banyana will rekindle their rivalry with Nigeria in the semifinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Tuesday, 22 July.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Deeper Connection - Why Even Landlocked Africans Are Defending the Seas

[Daily Maverick] Early ocean encounters can spark a lasting sense of wonder - and a deeper recognition - to help reframe ocean conservation as not just a coastal issue, but a continental one.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Southern Africa: Youth@SAIIA Hosts Global Youth Peace Roundtable in Johannesburg

[SAIIA] On 16 July, Youth@SAIIA convened a roundtable reflecting on South Africa's transition to democracy and the role of youth in peacebuilding.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Somalia's Federal Interior Minister Leads Security Mission to Baidoa

[Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia, July 21, 2025 -- A high-level delegation led by Somalia's Federal Minister of Interior, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), arrived Monday in the southwestern city of Baidoa, the capital of Bay region, for a working visit focused on security assessments and intergovernmental coordination.

Published on: July 21, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica