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07/31/2025

Kenya is taking bold steps to curb alcohol consumption. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse, or NACADA, has just announced a sweeping crackdown on where and how alcohol can be sold across the country.

In a report released Wednesday, July 30, the authority banned alcohol sales in ten types of locations. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce access to alcohol, drugs, and other substances of abuse.

Under the new rules, selling alcohol through online platforms, home deliveries, and couriers is now completely prohibited. Also affected are petrol stations, restaurants, residential areas, and even toy shops or any outlet linked to children’s products.

In addition, the legal drinking age has been raised from 18 to 21. Anyone under 21 is no longer allowed to enter any place that sells alcohol, regardless of whether they are with an adult.

This marks a major shift in Kenya’s approach to regulating alcohol and protecting public health.

07/31/2025

A deadly firefight erupted along the Uganda–South Sudan border, leaving at least six soldiers dead, according to Uganda's military.

The clash, which occurred in Uganda’s remote West Nile region, was reportedly sparked when South Sudanese forces crossed into Ugandan territory and refused to withdraw.

Uganda's army spokesman, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, said three South Sudanese troops were killed in retaliation after a Ugandan soldier died in the incursion. However, a South Sudanese official claims five of their soldiers were killed in what he called a “surprise attack.”

Both countries’ militaries have agreed to a ceasefire and promised an investigation into the incident. The two neighbors have long disputed stretches of their shared border, despite a joint demarcation committee working toward a 2027 resolution.

While minor clashes have occurred in the past, such deadly confrontations between the two allied forces remain rare.

07/29/2025

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen set for unveiling as Galatasaray seal €75M record move from Napoli.

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07/29/2025

On Tuesday, delegations from the United States and China met in Stockholm, Sweden, for the second day of a new round of economic and trade talks. The first session took place on Monday, lasting nearly five hours behind closed doors at the Swedish prime minister’s office. The meetings are part of ongoing efforts to extend a 90-day tariff truce that is set to expire on 12 August.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are leading the discussions. Neither made public comments after Monday’s talks. The truce, first negotiated during a Geneva meeting in May, saw the US reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% and China lower retaliatory tariffs to 10%.

The talks follow a 5 June phone call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which reopened dialogue. While the US has already reached tariff agreements with countries like the UK, Japan, and the EU, China remains the most significant unresolved case.

Key issues on the agenda include American companies’ access to the Chinese market, Chinese investments in the US, the trafficking of fentanyl components from China to the US, China’s purchase of Russian and Iranian oil, and US restrictions on the export of high-tech components, including AI chips.

Bessent indicated last week that an extension of the tariff pause was likely, saying negotiations were in “a very good place.” The Stockholm meetings may also determine the possibility of a summit later this year between Trump and Xi to solidify any long-term agreements.

07/29/2025

Three months ahead of Ivory Coast’s presidential election, President Alassane Ouattara has officially declared his intention to run for a fourth term, ending widespread speculation. In a televised address, the 83-year-old leader stated his desire to maintain peace, prosperity, and security in the country, claiming that both his health and the Constitution permit him to seek another term.

Ouattara, who has led the country since 2011, cited growing terrorist threats in the region and global economic uncertainty as critical challenges that require experienced leadership. He stressed that his candidacy is aimed at helping the country navigate these complex times.

His ruling party, the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), has repeatedly urged him to run again, highlighting his record in office and presenting him as a stabilising force in West Africa. Supporters have held nationwide demonstrations calling for his return.

However, the announcement is expected to provoke strong backlash from the opposition, which boycotted the 2020 election after Ouattara reset presidential term limits through constitutional reforms in 2016—an act critics viewed as unconstitutional.

Key opposition figures, including Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI) leader Tidjane Thiam and former President Laurent Gbagbo of the African People's Party of Ivory Coast (PPACI), are currently contesting their removal from the electoral register. Their parties have united in demanding the reinstatement of their candidacies.

The deadline for submitting presidential bids is the end of August, with the first round of voting scheduled for 25 October.

07/28/2025

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07/28/2025

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07/28/2025

Ghana has deployed soldiers to the troubled town of Bawku, near the Burkina Faso border, after gunmen reportedly killed three students over the weekend.

The attack, which occurred on Saturday, has reignited fears of escalating violence in the northern town—already plagued by a long-standing chieftaincy dispute and the growing threat of instability spilling over from jihadist conflicts in the Sahel region.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Ghana’s Communications Minister and presidential spokesperson, announced in a Sunday statement that the government is shifting from a peacekeeping to a peace enforcement strategy in Bawku and other affected areas due to the recent surge in violence.

He confirmed that the victims were students ambushed near a school, according to accounts from local residents. In response, authorities have launched an operation to secure educational facilities and imposed a daily curfew from 2 p.m. to 6 a.m. to aid in the safe evacuation of students.

“The Ghana Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to protect lives and property,” Ofosu stated, urging all parties to avoid violence and support ongoing peace efforts.

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07/28/2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed a $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, a move expected to breathe new life into the South Korean tech giant’s struggling foundry business.

Under the agreement, Samsung’s new chip plant in Taylor, Texas, will manufacture Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips. Musk noted that Tesla will play an active role in optimising production at the facility, which is located near his residence. “I will walk the line personally to accelerate the pace of progress,” he said.

In a post on X, Musk added that the $16.5 billion figure is only a baseline, saying, “The $16.5B figure is just the minimum — actual output will likely be several times higher.”

Following the announcement, Samsung’s shares jumped 6.8%, reaching their highest point since September 2024. Tesla stock also rose by 1.9% in premarket trading.

Industry experts view the deal as a major breakthrough for Samsung’s Taylor facility, which had struggled to attract major clients. In October 2024, reports indicated that the company delayed equipment deliveries due to a lack of orders. The Tesla contract now marks a significant turnaround.

Samsung currently produces Tesla’s AI4 chips used in its Full Self-Driving system, while TSMC is handling the production of AI5 chips. With this new agreement, Samsung has secured the more advanced AI6 chips.

Although no exact timeline was disclosed, production of the AI6 chips is expected to begin around 2027 or 2028. Musk had previously stated that AI5 chips would be ready by late 2026.

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07/28/2025

The Society for Family Health (SFH) has raised alarm over the deadly impact of malaria in Nigeria, revealing that the disease claims nine lives every hour and affects 97% of the population.

This disclosure was made by Sesugh Deborah Oryiman, the organisation’s Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, during a media orientation on the Integrated Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign held in Kano.

As part of the effort to reduce malaria cases, SFH is set to distribute 7.7 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets and over 15 million doses of SPAQ to children aged 3 to 59 months across Kano State.

“Malaria remains the most common yet preventable public health challenge in Nigeria. Sadly, it continues to devastate lives, especially among children under five and pregnant women,” Oryiman stated.

She added that Nigeria records close to 110 million clinical malaria cases annually. The disease is responsible for about 30% of child deaths and 11% of maternal deaths each year.

“Nigeria bears one-quarter of the global malaria burden. Two out of every four people with malaria in West Africa are Nigerians, and one in five malaria-related deaths globally occurs here. Every hour, nine Nigerians die from this disease,” she said.

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