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July 31, 2023
Zambia Beats Costa Rica, Claiming First World Cup Win

Debutants Zambia claimed their first-ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage.
July 30, 2023
Moscow Says West is Working to Sabotage Russia-Africa Summit

MOSCOW — The event, which is expected to see various agreements signed, follows Moscow’s first Russia-Africa summit in 2019 and is part of a concerted push for influence and business on a continent where mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group remain active.
July 29, 2023
Scientists: July 2023 World's Hottest Month on Record

As thousands of tourists fled wildfires this week on the Greek island of Rhodes, and many more suffered baking heat across the U.S. southwest, they were doing so during what scientists now say is the world’s hottest month on record.
July 28, 2023
Khartoum Casualties Said to be Double Official Numbers

Many fatalities from fighting in Khartoum State between the Sudanese army and the country's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are not included in the official death count normally monitored by beleaguered local health and government services.
July 28, 2023
African Leaders Press Putin on Grain Deal, Ukraine War

African leaders attending a summit in Russia pressed President Vladimir Putin on Friday to move ahead with their peace plan to end the Ukraine war and renew a deal on the export of Ukrainian grain that Moscow tore up last week.
July 27, 2023
White House: No Signs of Wagner Involvement in Niger

The United States has not seen any credible indications of involvement by Russia, or the Russian Wagner Group private army, in a coup in the African nation of Niger, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday. Jean-Pierre also told reporters at a briefing that "President Mohamed Bazoum is still the legitimate president," adding "negotiations were still ongoing."
July 27, 2023
UN Secretary-General Calls for the Immediate Release of Niger's Bazoum

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for the immediate and unconditional release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains detained by defense and security forces. “The United Nations strongly condemns the assault against the democratically elected government and supports the efforts of ECOWAS and the African Union to restore democracy,” Guterres said. Niger's army command on Thursday declared its support of the apparent coup carried out Wednesday, saying its priority was to avoid destabilizing the country.
July 27, 2023
Russia-Africa Summit: Putin Promises African Leaders Free Grain

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told African leaders he would gift them tens of thousands of tons of grain within months despite being hampered by Western sanctions as the Russia-Africa summit began in St. Petersburg.
July 27, 2023
Nigerien Soldiers Announce the Removal of President Mohamed Bazoum

A group of Nigerien soldiers appeared on the West African nation’s national television late Wednesday announcing the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from power, hours after the president was held in the presidential palace. The soldiers said all institutions had been suspended and security forces were managing the situation. They urged external partners not to interfere.
July 26, 2023
White House Urges Nigerien Presidential Guards to Release Bazoum

The United States condemns efforts to detain or subvert the functioning of Niger's democratically elected government, national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday. Kirby urged the release of President Mohamed Bazoum and said there were no discussions so far on the possible evacuation of American citizens. "We specifically urged the elements of the presidential guard to release him (Bazoum) from detention and to refrain from any violence,” said Kirby during a White House briefing Wednesday.
July 26, 2023
African Leaders Seek Clarity on Grain Commitments at Russia Summit

LONDON — African leaders will look to Russian President Vladimir Putin for concrete promises on grain supplies at a summit starting on Thursday, with some also likely to seek clarity and assurances on the future of Wagner mercenaries in the continent.
July 26, 2023
Niger President Detained by Guards at Presidential Palace

NIAMEY — Presidential guards were holding Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside his palace in the capital Niamey on Wednesday in what neighboring countries condemned as an attempted coup, with the United Nations, United States and European Union denouncing any attempt to seize power.
July 26, 2023
Spain Knocks Zambia’s Copper Queens Out of World Cup

AUCKLAND — In their second Group C encounter on Wednesday, pre-tournament favorite Spain became one of the first teams to seal qualification for the Women's World Cup knockouts after a 5-0 win over debutant Zambia.
July 25, 2023
US Sanctions Malian Officials Over Alleged Wagner Ties

WASHINGTON — The United States has imposed sanctions on three Malian officials, including the minister of defense, accusing them of facilitating the deployment and expansion of the Russian Wagner Group's activities in the West African country.
July 23, 2023
Sudan Fighting Hits Farmers, Delays Crucial Planting

CAIRO — A war between military factions in Sudan is putting at risk the production of staple crops this year, farmers in several states say, threatening to drive the African nation deeper into hunger and poverty.
July 21, 2023
WHO Warns of Dengue Fever as Global Cases Rise

GENEVA — The World Health Organization warned on Friday that cases of dengue fever could reach close to record highs this year, partly due to global warming benefiting mosquitoes that spread it.
July 21, 2023
Zambia Suffers Second Blow Ahead of World Cup Debut

Ahead of their debut, Zambia have been dealt a heavy blow on the eve of their Women’s World Cup Group C opener against Japan on Saturday after key attacking midfielder Grace Chanda was ruled out of the tournament, team officials confirmed.
July 20, 2023
BRICS Nations Considers New Members Ahead of Summit

JOHANNESBURG — More than 40 countries have expressed interested in joining the BRICS group of nations, South Africa's top diplomat in charge of relations with the bloc said on Thursday.
July 20, 2023
Kenya Anti-Tax Hike Protests Continue

NAIROBI — Kenya's opposition supporters protested for a second day on Thursday in the third round of demonstrations this month against high living costs and tax hikes. Police clashed with protesters and arrested at least 300 people on Wednesday.
July 18, 2023
South Africa Asks ICC for Putin Arrest Exemption

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Tuesday asked permission from the International Criminal Court not to arrest his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, as Pretoria prepares to host the upcoming BRICS summit.

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