July 14
Sudan: EU Bans Sudan Gold to Target War Economy
Dabanga
The Council of the European Union on Monday adopted a decision banning the purchase, import, or transport of gold originating from Sudan. It also prohibited the sale, supply,… Read more »
Africa: As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians
ACSS
As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Blames Ruto Over Rising Political Violence
Capital FM
Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into… Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe, Adamawa Tighten Security to Curb Illegal Mining
Premium Times
The measures may not be unconnected with the allegations associating solid minerals, such as gold, with banditry and insurgency in some parts of the country Read more »
Somalia: UN Issues Appeal for Drought, Conflict-Hit Somalia
Shabelle
The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued an urgent appeal for Somalia as drought, conflict, and funding gaps leave millions in… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 14, 2026
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Kenya: IEBC Fines Gikaria Sh2.5mn Over Ol Kalou Remarks, Orders Apology and Retraction
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria Sh2.5 million over remarks made during campaigns for the Ol… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Seeks Postponement of Ol Kalou By-Election Over Integrity Concerns
Capital FM
A petition has been lodged seeking the postponement of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election slated for July 16, 2026, over concerns that the prevailing political climate could… Read more »
Somalia: Over 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Goobo, Hiiraan
Radio Dalsan
The Somali National Armed Forces, supported by international partners, killed more than 40 Al-Shabaab militants and wounded 12 others during a coordinated airstrike in the village… Read more »
Africa: Attacks On Commercial Vessels Threaten Global Supply Chains - Imo
Leadership
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has warned that continued attacks on commercial vessels in conflict zones pose a serious threat to global supply chains, maritime… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Assembly Backs Makinde's Call for UN Probe Into Mass Abduction Amid Senate's Rejection
Premium Times
The Oyo Assembly said repeated attacks on schools across Nigeria had become a disturbing trend that required fresh approaches beyond conventional security responses. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Defence Ties to Tackle Terrorism, Regional Threats
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the United States to address terrorism,… Read more »
Nigeria: Trust NAF, Not Rumours, Air Force Spokesman Tells Nigerians
Vanguard
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has urged Nigerians to trust its official communications, saying every statement issued by the service is factual, verifiable and aimed at promoting… Read more »
Kenya: UK Investigating Alleged Abuses By British Troops in Kenya, Envoy Says
Capital FM
British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh has assured Kenyans that the United Kingdom government is investigating allegations of atrocities committed by British troops during… Read more »
West Africa: West Africa and the Sahel - Terrorism Is Changing Its Face
UN News
Jihadist groups are no longer content with launching attacks in West Africa and the Sahel: they administer territories, control trade routes, exploit new technologies and are… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Army's 'Provisional Nod' to U.S. Ceasefire Proposal Reshapes Negotiation Landscape
Dabanga
The latest US proposal for a ceasefire and an end to the fighting in Sudan has prompted mixed reactions, particularly after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reportedly gave their… Read more »
Sudan: Death Sentences for RSF Leaders - Justice Served or Political Leverage?
Dabanga
Death sentences handed down by a court in Port Sudan against senior leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reignited debate over whether Sudan's wartime judiciary is… Read more »
Sudan: Fews Net - 'Famine Risk in Sudan Could Worsen Until January'
Dabanga
Up to 23 million people in Sudan are expected to face acute food insecurity during 2026. In a new report published on Monday and seen by Radio Dabanga, the Famine Early Warning… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Assesses C-130H Maintenance in Portugal, Reaffirms Commitment to Safety
This Day
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force's (NAF) commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aircraft safety,… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Says It Carried Out Air Strike Against Al-Shabaab in Southern Somalia
Shabelle
US forces, in coordination with the Somali federal government, carried out an air strike against Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia, the US military said Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Notorious Bandit's Ally to 20 Years' Imprisonment
Premium Times
The judge sentenced him to 20 years in prison for each of counts one and two without an option of fine. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Bust Arms Trafficking Ring, Recover Weapons in Kaduna
Leadership
Troops of Sector 7 of "Operation Enduring Peace" have disrupted a suspected arms trafficking syndicate and recovered a cache of illegal weapons during a coordinated,… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls On Ethiopians to Embrace Historic National Dialogue As Path to Lasting Peace and Prosperity
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on all Ethiopians to unite behind the country's historic National Dialogue, describing it as a defining national undertaking that will shape… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Contradicts US Claim On Huge Electronic Materials 'Captured' From Terrorists
Premium Times
"From that (Nigerian) raid, we needed an extra plane to bring home all the electronic material that we captured in those camps," a US official said. Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Briefed On Security and Service Conditions in Sennar State
SNA
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris met on Monday in Khartoum with Sennar State Wali Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Al-Zubair Hassan Al-Sayed, in the presence of Al-Noor Al-Sheikh Al-Noor, Chairman… Read more »
