Kenya: Prominent activist Boniface Mwangi has been arrested over alleged links to recent anti-government protests.

Pope Leo called for end to 'barbarity of war' after Israeli strike on a church in Gaza.

Mali: FAMa announced that over 70 terrorists were neutralized and several logistical bases were destroyed during operations conducted between July 15 and 19 in Ménaka, Ségou, and Tombouctou.

Türkiye’s homegrown TAYFUN ballistic missile to be showcased at an upcoming defence industry event parade.

Longest-range missile for now in Türkiye’s arsenal: 500–800 km, aiming for 1000+ km.

Hits targets with ~5m accuracy, even at sea.

Hypersonic, hard to intercept, and jam-resistant.

Mobile launch, quick relocation, and built for precision strikes.

Source: Defence_Turk (at X)

Burkina Faso: JNIM claims it killed 13 soldiers on Thursday in coordinated attacks on three army posts around Lankoui in Sourou province, seizing weapons, ammo, and vehicles.

Source: Charlie Werb

Türkiye to showcase its next-gen SİPER Block-2 air defense missile system at upcoming defence industry event parade.

Range: Up to 150 km, surpassing the original Siper’s 100 km.

Can intercept high-altitude, long-range threats in tough weather.

Source: Defence_Turk (at X)

Kremlin:

Putin received the senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in the Kremlin.

They discussed the escalation in the Middle East and the situation around the Iranian nuclear program.

Trump posts about his numbers and Jeffrey Epstein.

Mauritania: President El Ghazouani says China has become the country’s top trade partner, with cooperation extending beyond commerce to infrastructure, fisheries, education, health, transport, and energy.

Syrian Foreign Ministry:

We condemn the denial of a humanitarian convoy's entry into Suwayda and warn of serious security repercussions.

An Israeli aircraft targeted a location near where tribal fighters were gathered close to the village of Ariqa in Sweida.

Israel-backed Al-Hijri has issued a new statement demanding the complete withdrawal of government forces and allied tribal fighters from Suwayda province.

He also confirmed a prisoner swap set for this afternoon. This follows reports of the first clash—four Defense Ministry fighters were reportedly wounded by Druze snipers near Majdal in southern Suwayda.

US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack:

As of 17:00 Damascus time, all parties have navigated to a pause and cessation of hostilities.

US official to Channel 12:

Israel's current policy will lead to an unstable Syria. Both the Druze and Israel will lose in such a scenario.

Sudan: Unnamed sources say UAE is recruiting Somali youths from Puntland and deploying them to RSF-held areas in Darfur with promises of monthly salaries ranging from $500 to $1,500.

Source: AfriMEOSINT

EXCLUSIVE: Scenes from Suwayda after the ceasefire deal.

Smoke still lingers over parts of the city, and signs of recent clashes remain etched across its neighborhoods.

The hostage exchange operation in Suwayda did not take place and negotiations are still ongoing.

Source: SANA

Netanyahu asked the judges to postpone his testimony tomorrow and the day after due to his medical condition.

The prosecution suggested he testify on Wednesday and Thursday instead.

A Ukrainian journalist gave Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev patches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a gift.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We have not forgotten what happened to the Turkish Cypriots and we will do whatever it takes to prevent such pain from happening again.

Netanyahu's testimony canceled for the next two days following his request.

Source: Israeli Channel 12