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1. Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election

   Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.

2. Mali confirms death of defence minister in attack in Kati

   Mali's ruling military junta has announced two days of national mourning after coordinated attacks killed the country’s defense minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.

3. 'Green coal' offers Chad a cleaner and cheaper alternative to coal and wood

   In Chad, consumers are using 'green coal' as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to wood and coal.

4. Sawe makes history with first official sub-two-hour marathon in London

   History has been made at the London Marathon, where Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier.

5. Mali Defence Minister killed in car bomb as nationwide fighting intensifies

   Mali’s defence minister Sadio Camara has been killed in a car bomb attack on his home near Bamako, as the country faces a second day of intense fighting.