Libya
UN demands investigation into Libyan activist's death
The UN mission in Libya has called for an investigation into the death of prominent activist Abdel Monem al-Marimi, according
The al-Qaeda-linked Jamaa for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for an ambush that killed 11 Nigerien soldiers near the Algerian border, regional media reported Saturday. Niger’s junta-led government, which seized power in 2023, faces persistent security threats. Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso plan a joint force to combat regional instability.
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Libya
UN demands investigation into Libyan activist's death
The UN mission in Libya has called for an investigation into the death of prominent activist Abdel Monem al-Marimi, according
Morocco
Women's AFCON opens in Morocco, with hosts in thrilling draw
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament (WAFCON) started in Morocco this weekend, with the host nation in
senegal
Senegal scraps Akon’s futuristic city project
Senegal has cancelled a $6 billion plan to build “Akon City,” a futuristic smart city backed by US-Senegalese musician Akon,
Mauritania
Mauritania’s President to attend Trump Africa summit
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani will attend Donald Trump’s Africa mini-summit in Washington on 9 July, alongside