[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 7 -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss bilateral relations and regional security, Somalia's foreign ministry said.

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's jet fuel exports to Europe climbed to a record high in June, underscoring the growing influence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the international aviation fuel market, even as Europe grapples with an oversupplied market and weakening prices.

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[Premium Times] The probe follows a petition by Nigeria's major media organisations alleging anti-competitive practices, unauthorised use of news content and unfair commercial treatment by global technology companies.

[Nyasa Times] As Malawi celebrates 62 years of independence, a powerful question hangs over the nation: Has political freedom truly delivered the economic liberation that millions of Malawians still long for?

[Premium Times] President Tinubu pplauds selfless service, sacrifice of military, security agencies at 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration.

[Independent (Kampala)] The project, however, remains the subject of criticism from environmental organisations, which have raised concerns about its ecological and climate impacts

[Namibian] Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says Namibia is a safe investment environment that provides access to the entire southern African market.

[Nyasa Times] Delays in the disbursement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) have forced Member of Parliament for Mzimba South West, Khumbo Kachali, to consider using his own money to rehabilitate roads in his constituency as residents continue to endure poor transport infrastructure.

[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu on Monday affirmed his governnent's firm resolve to deploy emerging technologies to crush contemporary security threats and protect the lives all Nigerians.

[This Day] The Dangote Cement Plc is targeting 20 per cent emissions reduction as it declared Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as the heart of its drive towards becoming Africa's most sustainable and globally competitive cement manufacturer.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele has refuted the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) position, as well as the attendant public commentary that the federal government spent approximately two per cent of Nigeria's gross domestic product (GDP), translating to over N8 trillion outside approved budgets.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe was plunged into darkness on Monday evening after a technical fault on the national electricity grid triggered a nationwide power outage.

[SNA] Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Gebreil Ibrahim, emphasized the importance of the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in developing the country's agricultural and livestock sectors and supporting government efforts.

[New Times] Last week, the government of Rwanda and the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom held the first meeting of their joint coordinating committee on nuclear energy cooperation in Moscow.

[Namibian] Pension savings helped increase assets managed by Namibia's investment firms to N$342.6 billion during the first quarter of 2026.

[The Point] Trust Bank Plc, one of the leading and 'best performing banks in The Gambia', has once again delivered strong financial performance during the year under review, with total assets expanding to D14.69 billion from D12.84 billion, reflecting continued growth in the bank's operations and strength in the market.

[Ghanaian Times] A senior urban planning expert, Professor Martin Oteng-Ababio, has urged the government to place an immediate ban on unplanned and uncontrolled residential development on hill-tops.

[Ghanaian Times] Dream Renewables has launched a Community Infrastructure Support Programme to provide solar-powered infrastructure for underserved communities in the Ashanti Region.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The President of the Liberia Chamber of Mines, Amara KAMARA, has intensified his call for urgent legal and regulatory reforms in the mining sector, warning that delays in modernization and fragmented institutional coordination could weaken Liberia's ability to attract long-term investment at a time of rising global demand for critical minerals.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government has increased the public service wage bill by more than 1.08 trillion shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year and announced a raft of reforms aimed at strengthening human resource management, accountability and service delivery across the public service.

[Liberian Observer] PKF Liberia, a member of one of the world's leading international accounting and business advisory networks, has significantly strengthened its executive leadership with the promotion and admission of veteran accountant and finance expert Dr. Mrs. Patience Adzo Dzebu as a Partner, reinforcing the firm's commitment to excellence, leadership development, and world-class professional services.

[New Dawn] MARYLAND COUNTY -- Newly appointed Maryland County Superintendent Nathaniel S. Toe has announced plans to subsidize farmers, improve education and promote inclusive development as key priorities of his administration.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Director General of the Port of Mogadishu, Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur, widely known as "Ameriko", visited the city of SeaTac in the U.S. state of Washington on Monday as part of an official trip aimed at strengthening institutional ties and expanding cooperation.

[IPS] The UN has proclaimed 2026-2035 as the Fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA IV). What opportunities are there for Africa?

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Universities' Academic Staff Union (UASU) University of Nairobi Chapter has come out strongly in support of lecturers at Moi University following controversial remarks made by the institution's Acting Vice-Chancellor before Parliament.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that proceeds from the sale of government assets will not be used to finance recurrent expenditure, saying the funds will instead be invested in infrastructure projects through the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF).

[Leadership] No fewer than 10 persons were killed and six others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday night.

[Leadership] Leaders of the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria Movement have defended the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, saying his administration inherited a battered economy and had no option but to implement difficult policies to stabilise the country.

[Leadership] The World Trade Organisation's annual Open Day ceremony was fun as cultures collided, but one performance stole the entire afternoon. The crowd of international delegates, ambassadors, witnessed the rhythmic and unmistakable sound of the Ogene- a metal gong paired with the deep rattle of the Ichaka.