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New head of Arab League calls on Iran to cease attacks on Arab states

Jul 19, 2026

The Arab League’s newly installed Secretary General called on Iran on Monday to stop its attacks on US-aligned Arab States.

Benin temporarily eliminated electoral commission pending reform

Jul 19, 2026

Benin’s National Assembly has temporarily eliminated the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, or CENA, responsible for organizing the country’s elections.

Collapse of Matlala plea deal complicates South Africa's police corruption case

Jul 19, 2026

The failed plea bargain is seen as a significant blow to South Africa's anti-corruption campaign, as Matlala's testimony was expected to help expose alleged corruption within the country's police service.

Ousmane Diagne to lead Senegal's Constitutional Council

Jul 19, 2026

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed veteran magistrate Ousmane Diagne as president of the Constitutional Council, succeeding the late Mamadou Badio Camara. The appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny of the court after a landmark ruling on constitutional reform.

Iran strikes US bases as Trump vows to reinstate sea blockade

Jul 19, 2026

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz

UN warns terrorist threat Is spreading across west Africa and the sahel

Jul 19, 2026

The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support, investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation to tackle both the security threats and the underlying causes of conflict.

Macky Sall returns to Dakar seeking support for UN bid

Jul 19, 2026

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal to meet his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye for the first time since leaving power, as he seeks Dakar’s support for his candidacy to become United Nations secretary-general.

South African court pushes Kemi Seba extradition case to August 11

Jul 19, 2026

Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody after a South African court postponed proceedings in his extradition case until August 11. Benin is seeking his extradition over allegations of incitement to rebellion following the failed coup attempt of December 2025.

Five candidates confirmed for Sao Tome and Principe presidential race

Jul 19, 2026

The Constitutional Court validated, on 16 June, five of the six candidacies: the incumbent President Carlos Vila Nova, running for a second term; former Prime Minister Jorge Bom Jesus; the parliamentary leader of the ADI, Nito D’Abreu; as well as jurists Miques João Bonfim and Eugénio Tiny.

Senegal: Ex-president Sall arrives back for meeting with successor

Jul 19, 2026

Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, arrived in Dakar Friday for a brief meeting with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors.

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