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Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia refused to get off the plane and were instead flown to Equatorial Guinea, where they are held in a hotel without medical staff and face deteriorating conditions, according to a fellow deportee and a lawyer.
A gold mine collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic, near the Cameroon border has killed dozens, with officials reporting at least 49 deaths while local sources estimate over 100. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation has been opened into the cause.
The Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee has unanimously confirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as Africa's 54 members back him amid controversy over a now-abandoned World Cup revenue plan. CAF President Patrice Motsepe called for good governance while thanking Infantino for his support for African football.
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.
The man suspected of driving a van into a Berlin Pride crowd, killing one and injuring several, was shot dead by police in Spandau as he charged at officers with a stabbing weapon. German prosecutors said he had repeatedly tried to join the Islamic State group and had been convicted in Lebanon before returning to Germany.
Mali's government has dismissed reports that the US is considering military action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM. The reports, attributed to The Washington Post, suggest the Trump administration is divided over potential strikes, with National Security Council official Sebastian Gorka as a leading advocate. Mali's Foreign Minister says there has been no official confirmation from Washington.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul concluded an Africa tour with stops in Nigeria and South Africa focused on trade, investment and energy cooperation. Discussions covered economic partnerships, the Just Energy Transition and South Africa’s exclusion from a G20 summit. Bilateral trade figures and company presence underscore Germany’s commercial interests on the continent.
Nigeria fell to 90th place in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, with its visa-free score unchanged at 44 destinations. Meanwhile, Israel achieved its highest ranking ever at 18th, according to the index's 20th anniversary edition.
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is on a multi-country trip to Africa, visiting Nigeria, Mauritania, and South Africa, with a focus on security, skills, and investment. Germany has pledged over €100 million for cooperation with African partners, highlighting a strategic deepening of ties.
The UNHCR reported that 144 migrants and refugees are dead or missing after a series of maritime incidents off Mauritania's coast. Three rescue operations brought 387 people ashore, but one vessel had 143 fatalities or missing, including two Senegalese children who lost family. Arrivals to the Canary Islands have dropped 61% this year.
ECOWAS heads of state have approved a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco, a project estimated at up to $27 billion that will cross 13 countries and transport 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with first deliveries targeted for 2031.
A Ghanaian High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years in prison with hard labour for illegal mining. The opposition NPP has condemned the verdict as politically motivated and plans to appeal, while environmental campaigners have welcomed it.
Pakistan hosted the OIC's 9th Ministerial Conference on Women, where Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar emphasized the need for men's active engagement in promoting gender equality. The conference concluded with the Islamabad Declaration, urging member states to strengthen women's participation and calling for lifting barriers for Afghan women.
Algeria and Mali have reinstated ambassadors and reopened airspace after a 15-month rift triggered by a drone downing. The two governments announced reciprocal measures on Friday, reversing reprisals that had strained regional security cooperation.
Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies have attacked a convoy of Malian soldiers and Russian Africa Corps fighters heading to reinforce troops in the besieged northern town of Anefis. Multiple sources report heavy losses and ongoing fighting, with the FLA and JNIM claiming responsibility.
Days after a suspected sabotage on a high-voltage line cut electricity and water in Mali's capital, Bamako's water supply has been restored. Residents had relied on boreholes and wells, while the security crisis continues to strain infrastructure.
Russian and Malian forces have repelled coordinated militant attacks across several Mali cities, eliminating over 200 militants and several field commanders, according to TASS reports citing military sources. Malian authorities allege Ukrainian-trained terrorists and foreign support from Algeria, Libya, and the French Foreign Legion.
Coordinated attacks by suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters struck multiple towns in Mali, including a prison near Bamako, according to the army and security sources. The FLA and JNIM groups claimed involvement, marking a fresh escalation over two months after a previous offensive.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands to highlight the plight of migrants and refugees, condemning indifference and urging world leaders to create safe legal pathways. He also warned human traffickers of divine justice and called for integration, as reports note thousands have died on the Atlantic route.
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has defended its passenger offloading policy as a lawful, preventive measure, revealing that over 100 officials have been penalized for collusion with smugglers since the 2023 Greece boat tragedy. The agency reports significant declines in deportations and fake document cases, while intensifying intelligence-led screening at airports.