AFRICA

CHOLERA OUTBREAK CLAIMS LIVES IN ZAMFARA STATE

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A cholera outbreak has swept through the Bukkuyum district of Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, claiming at least eight lives and infecting more than 200 residents across 11 communities. The situation has been worsened by limited healthcare access and growing insecurity, which has prevented many villagers from reaching hospitals for timely treatment.

OUATTARA'S FOURTH TERM BID SHAKES IVORY COAST

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At 83 years old, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is not yet ready to exit the political stage. Despite earlier pledges to hand over power, he has announced plans to seek re-election in October, a move that could cement his grip on power while reigniting debate over democratic stability in West Africa's top cocoa-producing country.

BOTSWANA PRESIDENT DECLARES PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

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Facing shortages of essential medicines and medical equipment, Botswana has declared a public health emergency, but President Duma Boko warned that addressing the crisis would be "highly price sensitive due to our limited coffers." In a televised address Monday, Boko announced a multimillion-dollar plan, including military oversight, to rectify the supply chain issues.

MOZAMBIQUE OPPOSITION LEADER FACES PROSECUTION THREAT

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Political tensions continue to simmer in Mozambique, where prosecutors are pursuing legal action against opposition leader Venancio Mondlane over his alleged role in last year's deadly post-election unrest. Mondlane, who has accused the ruling Frelimo party of rigging the 2024 presidential election, now faces charges that he incited violence that led to the deaths of more than 300 people.

ZAMBIA SEEKS FINANCIAL LIFELINE THROUGH IMF EXTENSION

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Zambia has formally announced its intention to extend its current loan arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by an additional 12 months, with the hope of securing a further $145 million in financial support. This move signals the southern African nation's continued effort to restore fiscal stability and reassure creditors amid ongoing debt challenges.

GEORGE RUTO’S KSH14 MILLION ‘MOOD’ MATATU SHUTS DOWN NAIROBI CBD AND IGNITES CULTURAL DEBATE

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Nairobi’s Central Business District came to a standstill on July 18, 2025, as George Ruto, son of Kenya’s President William Ruto, unveiled his jaw-dropping Ksh14 million matatu, aptly named Mood. What began as a concert at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) quickly transformed into a full-scale celebration of Nairobi’s legendary matatu culture — and a lightning rod for political commentary.

SUDAN RISKS DIVISION AS RIVAL GOVERNMENTS CLASH

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Sudan's civil war has reached a critical turning point, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a parallel government that directly challenges the authority of the army-led administration. The conflict, which began in April 2023 after tensions over integrating the RSF into the regular army, has now deepened into political bifurcation.

UGANDA'S PRESIDENT SEEKS TO EXTEND 4-DECADE-RULE

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Uganda's ruling party has nominated 80-year-old President Yoweri Museveni as its candidate for next year's presidential election, paving the way for him to potentially extend his nearly 40 years in power. In his acceptance speech, Museveni said he would continue his mission to transform Uganda into a "high middle income country" if elected.