AU - Africanews

1. China drops tariffs on all African nations except Eswatini

   A Chinese policy giving African nations tariff-free access to its market came into effect on Friday. The deal lasts two years and covers 53 of the continent’s 54 nations. Only Eswatini is excluded over its ongoing ties with Taiwan.

2. Waste pickers in Nairobi boost recycling skills by playing a board game

   Waste pickers in the Kenyan capital are being trained how to be more productive and help the environment - by playing a board game. They learn about the circular economy, sustainable practices and how to advocate for their own needs.

3. DRC's ex-president Joseph Kabila dismisses US sanctions as "politically motivated"

   Former Congolese leader Joseph Kabila has dismissed newly imposed US sanctions against him as "unjustified and politically motivated."

4. New Orleans' Jazz Fest honors Jamaican heritage

   This year the pavilion honors Jamaica with native food, drinks and artists across the island, including communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa

5. Rebel alliance seizes key Tessalit military camp in northern Mali

   Tuareg separatists and jihadists have been waging a unified battle to bring down the country's junta.