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A combination of conflict, extreme weather, and trade tariffs is threatening global wheat supplies, with harvests in the US, Europe, and Australia expected to fall sharply. UN officials warn of worsening hunger as famine is confirmed in Sudan and Gaza.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League season opener, despite a summer of heavy spending. Goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, and Michael Kayode exposed defensive frailties and a lack of cohesion among new signings, prompting manager Roberto De Zerbi to apologize and admit his side was 'not ready to fight the duels.'
Brentford dismantled Tottenham 3-0 in the Premier League opener, with goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode exposing the visitors' lack of cohesion despite heavy summer spending. Roberto De Zerbi cited physical shortcomings and lost duels after handing debuts to four new signings, while captain Archie Gray admitted the side were out-fought. Record arrivals Sandro Tonali and Mamadou Sangare produced contrasting debuts.
Delegates from universities in 17 African countries gathered in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of the Harakati Za Muungano Union, focusing on economic restructuring, political reforms, and integration. Kwame Danquah, President of the International Secretariat, called for sweeping reforms and deeper regional integration, citing statistics on Africa's trade and population.
Ceuta's leader has demanded the detention and expulsion of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers following a mass crossing from Morocco. Thousands remain in the enclave facing dire conditions, while Spain's government plans to regularise up to one million undocumented migrants.
Ghana and Mali face off in a crucial Group D match at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the winner securing a place in the quarter-finals against Malawi. Cameroon has already qualified, topping the group after wins over both teams. Coaches from both sides express confidence ahead of the showdown in Casablanca.
A Russian helicopter pilot with the Africa Corps told TASS that fighters defended an encircled strongpoint in Anefis, Mali, for about six days until reinforcements arrived. The report also cited Mali's defense ministry saying militants attacked several communities in July, with fighting continuing in Anefis. The attacks were attributed to the Azawad Liberation Front and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin.
Ghana coach Kim Björkegren says his side will improve when they face Cameroon in a key WAFCON Group D match on Sunday. Both teams have won their openers, and a victory would carry them closer to the tournament quarter-finals.
Burkina Faso has been added to the human rights watchlist of NGO Civicus, citing a sharp escalation in state restrictions on civil society. A new freedom of association law has been used to suspend or dissolve over a thousand organisations, with critics and media also targeted.
Human Rights Watch has accused Russia's government-controlled Africa Corps of killing eight civilians, including three children, in a June airstrike on the village of Kyrnia in central Mali. The rights group says the attack may have been indiscriminate and unlawful, and has called for an impartial investigation.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has named a major highway after US President Donald Trump, in recognition of his 2020 decision to support Morocco's claim over Western Sahara. The move has drawn attention due to its timing and the ongoing dispute over the territory, with the Polisario Front and Algeria expressing opposition.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye traveled to Bamako for a one-day working visit, his first since assuming the ECOWAS chairmanship. The visit comes amid strained relations between the bloc and Mali, one of the AES countries that left ECOWAS, with experts suggesting a possible rapprochement.
US diplomats staged a walkout during a UN Security Council meeting after France accused Washington of abandoning its role as a human rights leader. The clash follows a contentious vote on the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Türk, which the US opposed.
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine after France criticized Washington's human rights record. The walkout follows US opposition to the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk, and reflects broader tensions between the US and Europe over NATO, trade, and Greenland.
Chad has formally notified the UN of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, becoming the fifth country to do so in recent months. The move follows the dismissal of prosecutor Karim Khan by member states and coincides with a reported US diplomatic campaign against the court.
West African leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to launching the ECO single currency in 2027, adopting a phased approach that allows countries meeting convergence criteria to join first. Guinea has announced it will opt out and retain its national currency, the Guinean franc, citing economic concerns. The bloc continues to address unresolved issues including the future central bank and decision-making rules.
Islamic State affiliates in West Africa are coordinating across borders, with ISWAP sending fighters to reinforce ISSP in the Sahel and expanding its presence in Nigeria, raising concerns for regional security cooperation.
Chad has notified the UN of its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. It becomes the latest nation to leave the tribunal, following Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Venezuela. The withdrawal will take effect after a year.
Three years after the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s junta faces worsening jihadist violence and tightened political controls, even as the country posts strong oil-driven economic growth, according to former ambassador Kiari Liman-Tinguiri.
The African Development Bank's top climate expert warns that an impending 'super' El Niño could inflict $10–20 billion in damages across affected African countries, reduce GDP by 1–2% on average, and trigger mass migration. The forecast threatens the bank's growth outlook for the continent, with farmers and fishing industries already facing losses.