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1. Africa: All of Africa Today - July 22, 2026

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2. Congo-Kinshasa: From Lithium to Nickel - How the UN Is Helping Countries Make the Most of Critical Minerals

   [UN News] The world's shift to clean energy is driving huge demand for critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and copper.

3. Sudan: ICC Withdraws Charges Against Abdallah Banda in Darfur War Crimes Case

   [Darfur Network for Human Rights] The International Criminal Court held a status conference on 21 July 2026 in the case of the Prosecutor v. Abdallah Banda Abakar Norain, during which the Office of the Prosecutor formally gave public notice that it is withdrawing the charges against Mr. Banda. Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan's office said the decision follows years of reassessment showing the evidence no longer supports a reasonable prospect of conviction.

4. Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Opposition Postpones Protest After Tshisekedi Announces National Dialogue

   [RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo's main opposition coalition has postponed a protest after President Félix Tshisekedi announced the imminent launch of a national dialogue, a move cautiously welcomed as a possible opening in the country's deepening political stand-off.

5. Africa: Ai's Growth Potential in Africa Hinges On Electricity, Connectivity and Skills, IMF Says

   [Reporter] Artificial intelligence could increase Sub-Saharan Africa's economic output by about four percent over the next decade, but only if governments make substantial investments in electricity, internet connectivity and digital skills, the International Monetary Fund said in a report released Tuesday.