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Nigeria: inflation falls slightly for third month straight, crisis not over

Despite the slowdown of inflation in the country, economic hardship is still a reality for many Nigerians. Contrary to headline inflation, food inflation rose slightly in the past month.

Trump downplays US State Department’s failure to release more Epstein files

A bloc of Republicans have demanded more transparency from the White House, after the US State Department failed to release several files in the Epstein sex trafficking case. The US president has rarely been criticised this harshly in his own camp.

UN Special Rapporteur calls for concrete action on ‘genocidal’ Gaza occupation

United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is calling for concrete action on what she described as Israel's "genocidal" occupation of Gaza.

Five deported from US to Eswatini over criminal convictions

The United States has dispatched five men to the small African nation of Eswatini as part of the Trump administration's expansion of its third-country deportation program, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday.

Mali’s former PM Moussa Mara called in for second day of questioning

Mali’s former prime minister, Moussa Mara, has been called in again for questioning by the country’s Judicial Investigation Brigade. No reason has been given but it's believed to be related to a message he posted on social media about political figures...

Turkish democracy under pressure: Erdogan’s top rival sentenced to two years in prison.

Wednesday's conviction is based on comments made on Jan. 20 in which Imamouglu accused Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek of targeting opposition figures through alleged politically motivated investigations.

American agency S&P downgrades Senegal’s credit rating from B to B-

Senegal's soaring debt level has led to several credit rating agencies downgrading the government. The country had recently increased its debt figures following an audit.

Fuel allowance scrapped for Ghana’s cabinet and public leaders

President John Dramani Mahama has eliminated fuel allowances and fuel provisions for all appointed political officials, presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced in a statement released Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Commonwealth lifts Gabon’s partial suspension following April presidential vote

Gabon has been restored to full membership of the Commonwealth following the country’s recent presidential election.