Stakeholders, lawmakers advocate indigenous languages for tuition
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The network nature of language endangerment hotspots
Ukraine Appeals for African Support on War With Russia and Food Crisis
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1975 June 25: Mozambique Independence Day
Somalia Parliament Approves New Prime Minister
‘Total Bloodbath’: Witnesses Describe Ethiopia Ethnic Attack
Gabon and Togo admitted into Commonwealth group of nations
Commonwealth ends summit with call for action on climate change, trade
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1960 June 26: Madagascar Independence Day
1960 June 26: Somaliland Independence Day
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1977 June 27: Djibouti Independence Day
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Cameroon’s separatists suspected of rural attack killing 30
Ethiopia names negotiators for looming Tigray peace process
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1976 June 29: Seychelles Independence Day
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1960 June 30: Democratic Republic of Congo Independence Day
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1960 July 1: Somalia Independence Day
1962 July 1: Independence Day of Burundi
1962 July 1: Rwanda Independence Day
Protesters storm into parliament building in eastern Libya
Gabon Is Central Africa’s Most Travel Friendly Destination (But It’s Still DIY)
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Djibouti: Hunger Crisis – Emergency Plan of Action
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West Africa leaders lift sanctions on 2 junta-led neighbors
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Tensions persist as Rwanda denies Congo rebel charges
Burundi Rejects Calls for Reform, Scrutiny
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1962 July 5: Algeria Independence Day
1975 July 5: Cape Verde Independence Day
Pope’s envoy is joyfully welcomed by faithful in South Sudan
Zimbabwe to introduce gold coins as local currency tumbles
Central African Republic Experiencing Unprecedented Levels of Food Insecurity
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1964 July 6: Malawi Independence Day
1975 July 6: Comoros Independence Day
Guinea: Repression resurges
Morocco: Rabat, U.N. Recommit to Moroccan Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara
Senegal: Military Raid in Casamance – Minor Mentally Traumatised By Gunshots, Explosives
Will France fund DRC wildlife park where alleged Batwa atrocities were committed?
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Cameroon’s Lawmakers Ask for Military Protection in English-Speaking Western Regions
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Human Activity is Pushing Vital Species Towards Extinction, U.N. Warns in Call for Sustainability
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2011 July 9: South Sudan Independence Day
Guinea court frees activists critical of junta
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Senegal and Mauritania are Front-Runners to Fill the Natural Gas Supply Gap Created by Russia
Peaceful End to Tigray War in Ethiopia May be Near
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Indigenous communities push for recognition of land rights
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1975 July 12: São Tomé and Príncipe Independence Day
Gabon and Togo Commonwealth entry is latest dent to French influence
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Algeria, Equatorial Guinea and Angola crudes the most expensive in the world (OPEC)
Chad’s Delayed Transition is Frustrating Its Citizens
Separatist ADF denies human rights violations in Cameroon conflict
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Benin Taps Two IMF Facilities to Counter Headwinds and Support SDGs
Cameroon: Conflict, Poor Funding Slow Rebuilding in Cameroon
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Food security in Togo: African Development Bank Group grants $5 million
Western Togoland : UNPO Delivers UPR Submission on Ghana Crackdown of Self-Determination Activists
The United States Stands With the People of South Sudan and Calls for Urgent Progress From South Sudan’s Leaders
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Senegal protests poke holes in its longstanding image of stability
Congo-Brazzaville Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Vote
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Western Sahara: Chilean Personalities Call for Recognition of Sahrawi Republic, Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Gabon’s Marauding Forest Elephants Test Public Patience with Green Agenda
Kigali summit to outline strategy for nature conservation in Africa
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Cameroon Displays Separatist Leader’s Corpse to Deter Rebels, Recruits
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Indigenous leaders say Africa’s conservation plan puts lives at risk
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Vinci takes over seven airports in Cape Verde
Mali Gives UN Spokesperson 72 Hours to Leave Country
Somaliland authorities indefinitely suspend BBC
‘In 10 years, we might not have forests’: DRC struggles to halt charcoal trade – a photo essay
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Chad’s political transition lags behind deadline
Dozens Facing Charges in Connection with Violent Protests in Malawi
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Cervantes Institute is studying the opening of a Spanish Observatory for sub-Saharan Africa in Equatorial Guinea
Ex-Gabon oil firm chief gets 12-year jail sentence for corruption
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UN tells Nigeria to unconditionally release, compensate Nnamdi Kanu
Casualties as Biafra group clashes with Cameroonian soldiers
Chad rebels restart peace-building talks with interim military authorities
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Biafra: Kanu’s family commend UN over report
UAE to set up dialysis units, childcare centres in Comoros
Eritrea: Training on leadership in Central Region
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Lavrov courts Africa in quest for more non-Western friends
Libya: Human rights abuses, political stalemates, electoral delays mar progress
Mauritius ‘snooping’ scandal — the ‘moustache man’ from India in the centre of the storm
Diplomatic Visit sees Mauritania and Spain Forge Stronger Ties
Gabon’s startup scene looks for Anglophone investment
Zimbabwe debuts gold coins as legal tender to stem inflation
Central African Republic: UN reports detail serious violations, some possibly amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity
Lesotho: call for bids for provision of Assistive Technology
Lesotho: call for bids for women’s civic education projects
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1847 July 26: Liberia Independence Day
Sierra Leone: African Development Fund approves $2 million grant to boost food production
US senator questions aid to Rwanda over human rights, role in Congo
Tunisia approves new constitution in vote with low turnout
Zambia first lady grilled in anti-corruption drive
Pro-government militia in the Central African Republic behind possible war crimes – UN
Lesotho drops murder charges against ex-PM over ex-wife’s murder
Ethiopia blocks UN officials trying to facilitate peace: Tigray official
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Russian FM, on African tour, denies ‘so-called food crisis’
Macron pledges French support in Benin for security, culture and education
Gabon ushers in sovereign carbon era for net-zero corporations
Rights group concerned about Burundi’s ‘secret’ mission in DRC
Zambia : African Development Fund approves $14.4 million loan to boost food security in regional breadbasket
Malawi President Launches Anti-Corruption Campaign to Fight Graft
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Africa’s alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses
No end in sight for Rwanda-DRC conflict in Kivu
The EU and the Diplomatic Dilemma in the Maghreb
Tata International Africa Announces New John Deere Dealerships in Tanzania and Malawi
The Social Economy as a Pathway to Decolonization
Ethiopia says ready for talks with Tigray forces ‘anytime’
Macron received a resounding welcome in Guinea Bissau
Tunisia: Adoption of new constitution marks a setback for human rights
Despite rising tensions, US and Chinese troops worked together to put out a garbage dump fire
French president wraps up Africa tour in Guinea-Bissau
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Former Central African Republic Official
Eritrean refugees say they are being arbitrarily detained in Ethiopian camps
The Gambia Validates Feed-in Tariffs and Net Metering for Renewables
Eswatini still on edge
LA Lakers’ Wenyen Gabriel visits homeland of South Sudan with UNHCR, to ‘speak up for refugees and displaced people everywhere’
Mauritania passes controversial bill on national languages in primary school
Botswana becomes second nation in the world to reach UN goal against HIV
Malawian Rights Groups Cancel Protests Over Abduction of Organizer
18 Killed During Latest Mali Insurgent Attacks
51,3% of children in Namibia are poor
Failure to release Nnamdi Kanu may lead to nasty conflict with UN – Lawyer warns Buhari govt
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Macron promises to revive relations with Guinea Bissau and help region battle terrorism
US: Tunisia’s new constitution weakens democracy
Three Gambians bag Global Leadership Awards in Thailand
A start-up in Tunisia gives a second life to old shoes
Liberia, Japan sign US$3m economic recovery project
Paratus Namibia announces first carrier-neutral data centre in the country
Benin:Talon graces Macron’s visit by realeasing 30 prisoners from the opposition
Show gratitude to India, Mauritius PM tells oppn as Agalega Island row adds to snooping fire
Protests against military administration paralyse Guinea capital
Daughter of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero alleges her phone was hacked
Solar Pump Systems Bring Food Security to Senegal and Guinea
Singapore, Rwanda is with you all the way, minus plastics, concrete jungles
Senegal opposition figures barred from standing in parliamentary elections
Counting our blessings in Zimbabwe – Cathy Buckle
Rise of homophobia in Senegal forcing LGBTQ people into the shadows
Bomb Blast in Southern Somalia Kills Regional Minister, Son
Ethiopia: Tigray Rebels Urge Government to Restore Basic Services or Face Renewed Clashes
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July 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
1960 August 1: Benin Independence Day
1960 August 3: Niger Independence Day
1960 August 5: Burkina Faso Independence Day
1960 August 7: Ivory Coast Independence Day
August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
1960 August 11: Chad Independence Day
1960 August 13: Central African Republic Independence Day
1960 August 15: Republic of the Congo Independence Day
1960 August 17: Gabon Independence Day
August 30: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances