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1. Nigeria: U.S. Sanctions Eight Nigerians Linked to Terrorism, Cybercrime

   [Premium Times] Aside from freezing their assets, the US has also barred all US persons and entities from transacting with the named individuals.

2. South Africa: New Species Discovered At Richtersveld National Park

   [SAnews.gov.za] Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park.

3. Namibia: Namibia to Benefit From China's New Zero-Tariff Policy

   [Namibian] Namibia is among 53 African countries set to benefit from China's expanded zero-tariff policy, following an announcement made during foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian's regular press conference on 11 June 2025.

4. Kenya: Koome Inducts 15 New Court of Appeal Judges, Sets One-Year Appeal Deadline

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has opened an induction workshop for fifteen newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal of Kenya, urging them to uphold excellence and accelerate the delivery of justice under the Judiciary's Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint.

5. Africa: Africa at a Crossroads - The AU Must Reform Itself Before It Reforms the World

   [allAfrica] The annual summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa comes at a pivotal moment for the continent. In the 21st century, Africa is no longer a marginal player in global affairs. It is the world's youngest continent, a strategic hub for critical minerals, a frontier for digital innovation, and a decisive voice in climate negotiations.