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International Criminal Court judges on Thursday convicted Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona and Alfred Yekatom, two leaders of a predominantly Christian rebel group, of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Central African Republic (CAR) between 2013 and 2014. The two have been sentenced to 12 and 15 years in prison, respectively.

ICC Convicts Central African Republic Rebels Over War Crimes

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UK Slashes Foreign Aid by 40% to Fund Defense Spending

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Kenya Drops Terror Charges Against Activist Boniface Mwangi

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US House Heads for Early Recess

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DRC, M23 Rebels Sign Peace Deal in Qatar

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West Africa

Angélique Kidjo, the five-time Grammy-winning singer from Benin, has become the first Black African performer selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 honorees announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Angélique Kidjo Becomes First Black African Awarded Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Mali: President's Rule Extended to 2030 Without Elections

Russia, Mali Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement

Mali Adopts New Law to Protect Stateless People

Niger Nationalizes Uranium Mine Operated by French Company

North Africa

Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris made his first visit to Khartoum on Saturday since assuming office in May, pledging to rebuild the war-ravaged capital and outlining mass repair projects in anticipation of the return of displaced residents.

Sudan Prime Minister Pledges Khartoum Rebuild After Army Recaptures Capital

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Trump Vows Quick Resolution to Egypt-Ethiopia Dam Dispute

Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Leaders to Prison Terms

ICC Finds War Crimes Evidence in Sudan's Darfur Region

Study: Ancient Egyptian DNA Reveals Genetic Links to Mesopotamia

East Africa

Kenyan police arrested human rights activist Boniface Mwangi at his home in Machakos County on Saturday and plan to arraign him Monday on suspicion of facilitating "terrorist acts" linked to deadly anti-government protests last month.

Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Arrested on Terror Charges

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Kenya: 11 Dead After Police Open Fire at Protestors

Rwanda, DR Congo Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal

Tanzania Prime Minister Majaliwa Will Not Seek Reelection

Kenya: 16 Dead on Anniversary of Anti-Government Protests

Central Africa

Cameroonian President Paul Biya signed a decree on Friday setting the country's presidential election date for Oct. 12 in a move that puts an end to speculations over the electoral schedule.

Cameroon Sets Presidential Election for Oct. 12

School Explosion and Stampede Kill 29 Students in Central African Republic

Rwanda Withdraws from ECCAS Over Congo Presidency Dispute

DRC and Rwanda Sign Preliminary Peace Deal

Chad Suspends US Visas After Trump Travel Ban

Southern Africa

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo obtained by the Washington Post states that ICE may deport migrants to third countries with as little as six hours notice in exigent circumstances and without guarantees that they will not be tortured, as third-nation deportations have resumed.

US Third-Nation Deportations Resume as Procedures Loosen

Lesotho Lawmaker Charged Over Accusing King of Ceding Sovereignty

Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on BRICS-Aligned Nations

South Africa Suspends Police Minister Over Crime Syndicate Claims

South Africa Declares National Disaster After Floods Kill 92