World Cup Politics & Identity: DR Congo opposition leaders called for President Félix Tshisekedi’s resignation and a major July 22 mobilisation against constitutional changes that could extend his rule. Ghana Infrastructure: Construction has started on Ghana’s 1.5km Dambai Bridge over the River Oti, framed as a make-or-break test of the $10bn “Big Push” agenda and a fix for ferry delays and safety risks. Kenya-EU Trade: Kenya launched a 10-year strategy to implement its EU Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to help exporters and farmers use duty-free access and create jobs. US Deportations: The US published a “worst-of-the-worst” list of 124 Nigerians for deportation, with timing left unclear. Ethiopia Power Integration: Ethiopia reaffirmed its push for regional electricity market integration through the Eastern Africa Power Pool. Burkina Faso-Russia Ties: Burkina Faso agreed to convene the first session of a new intergovernmental commission with Russia covering security, energy and mining. Gambia Creative Economy: ART27 opened a permanent gallery plan, while young Gambians showcased digital innovations backed by UNICEF. Human Rights & Law: HR groups reported forced recruitment concerns in Ethiopia’s Tigray and warned about rights pressure in Tunisia. Culture & Conservation: Zimbabwean artists are reviving indigenous taboos as conservation tools in a new museum exhibition.