July 08
Liberia: Sen. Cyrus Denies Links to U.S.$19m Drug Probe, Defends Oversight Role
Liberian Investigator
- Senator Momo Tarnuekollie Cyrus has firmly rejected attempts to associate him with Liberia's ongoing investigation into the seizure of approximately US$19 million worth of… Read more »
South Sudan: Joint Statement On Amendments to the 2018 Peace Agreement [press release]
U.S. Embassy Juba
In light of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly passing amendments to the 2018 peace agreement, the Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway,… Read more »
Liberia: Kogar Seeks Call Logs, Brown Release Order in U.S.$19.2m Cocaine Probe
Liberian Investigator
- Nimba County Senator Samuel G. Kogar has called on the Liberian Senate to obtain key documents and evidence related to the ongoing investigation into the seizure of US$19.2… Read more »
July 07
Malawi: United States Delivers Breakthrough HIV Prevention Medication to Malawi [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lilongwe
The United States government has delivered the first shipment of lenacapavir, a cutting-edge new HIV prevention medication, to Malawi. Chargé d'Affaires Jonathan Fischer… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - US Court Rejects Seya's Request to Testify in Luganda
Nile Post
On this day in 1998, then newly elected Kampala Mayor Hajj Nasser Ntege Ssebaggala, popularly known as Seya, suffered an early setback in his legal battle in the United States… Read more »
July 06
Africa: African States Shouldn't Help the U.S. Endanger Refugees
HRW
Disembarking at an airport in Cameroon a few weeks ago, two Cameroonian women shook with fear. They had fled their country over a year before to seek asylum in the United States,… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Port Chief Visits Seattle to Strengthen Institutional Cooperation
Shabelle
The Director General of the Port of Mogadishu, Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur, widely known as "Ameriko", visited the city of SeaTac in the U.S. state of Washington on Monday as part… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. to Watch Nigeria's 2027 Elections, Says Congressman
Premium Times
"We're certainly going to be watching these results, how these elections unfold, and how they're executed. That's something that I and the administration are going to be paying… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Security Partnership With U.S. Contributes to Global Security
Premium Times
From cocaine corridors to counterterrorism defections, a quieter shift is redefining Nigeria's role in global security. Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Embassy in D.C. Joins U.S. in Commemorating 250th Nationhood Anniversary
The Point
Washington D.C. July 2, 2026: The Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. congratulates the United States of America on the occasion of its 250th Independence… Read more »
July 05
Morocco: Ounahi Double Ends Canada's World Cup Adventure As Morocco Book Quarter Final Berth
This Day
Co-hosts Canada's FIFA World Cup 2026 adventure came to a end yesterday in Houston as Azzedine Ounahi's second-half double and a late Soufiane Rahimi goal sent Morocco through to… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Meets Somali-American Mayor, Urges Stronger U.S. Ties
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday received Nadia Mohamed, the Somali-American mayor of St. Louis Park, at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, praising her… Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Congratulates the American People On the 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence
SNA
Khartoum, July 5, 2026 (SUNA) -- The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Sunday extended congratulations to the American… Read more »
July 03
Africa: African States Shouldn't Help the U.S. Endanger Refugees [analysis]
African Arguments
Disembarking at an airport in Cameroon a few weeks ago, two Cameroonian women shook with fear. They had fled their country over a year before to seek asylum in the United States,… Read more »
Somalia: African Union Calls Emergency Meeting As U.S. Ends Somalia Army Funds
Vanguard
The African Union called an emergency meeting on its military mission in Somalia on Friday after Washington announced it would end critical funding over the lack of progress… Read more »
Nigeria: Africom Commander Announces Partial Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Nigeria
Premium Times
"We have withdrawn much of our forces that were just there for that operation." Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026
allAfrica
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July 02
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Shows 'Increasingly Blatant' Bias Over DR Congo Peace Deal, Says Rwandan Minister
RFI
The fragile peace process between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is under renewed pressure, as the United States imposes fresh sanctions over alleged links to mineral… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-President Weah Congratulates Trump On U.S. 250th Independence Anniversary
Liberian Observer
Former President of Liberia, George Manneh Weah, has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of the United States of America, as well as U.S. President Donald J.… Read more »
Rwanda: My Weird Feeling About U.S. Sanctions Against Rwandan Individuals and Entities [opinion]
New Times
My participation in the Unity Club meeting of June 27 gave me a different perspective on the real challenges facing Rwanda, the impact of being present in the moment. Being in the… Read more »
July 01
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026
allAfrica
Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote Read more »
Sudan: Washington Warns of Further U.S. Sanctions Against Sudan's Islamist Movement
Dabanga
The US administration has issued a strong warning to Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood movement and its fighters, whom it says receive training and support from Iran's Islamic… Read more »
Africa: Mudavadi Hails Trump's Trade-First Africa Policy As Kenya Eyes Stronger U.S. Economic Ties
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed the Trump administration's shift in U.S.-Africa policy from one centred on aid to one driven by trade and investment,… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Soy Ready to Help Bridge Nigeria's Protein Gap - Officials
Premium Times
As Nigeria grapples with rising food costs and a widening animal-protein gap, they say the solution lies not in competing with local farmers but in collaboration. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Congratulates Chief Bright Igbinedion On His 65th Birthday [document]
State Department
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Bright Igbinedion, the Otunba Atayese of Ile-Isoya Kingdom, on his 65th birthday. Read more »
