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1. Liberia: U.S. Denies Visas to Majority of Liberia National Team Delegation

   [Liberian Investigator] The United States has denied visas to most members of Liberia's national team delegation, casting doubt on the Lone Star's planned international friendly against Minnesota United II.

2. Africa: As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians

   [ACSS] As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security strategies.

3. Uganda: Government Warns of Above-Average Temperatures

   [Nile Post] Kampala -- The government has warned that Uganda is experiencing above-average temperatures with serious implications for food production, agricultural output, household incomes and public health.

4. Kenya: Opposition Blames Ruto Over Rising Political Violence

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially and uphold the rule of law.

5. Nigeria: Yobe, Adamawa Tighten Security to Curb Illegal Mining

   [Premium Times] The measures may not be unconnected with the allegations associating solid minerals, such as gold, with banditry and insurgency in some parts of the country