AU - Africanews

1. Marrakech International Film Festival opens with global lineup and star power

   The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off Friday, bringing together more than 80 films from 31 countries and drawing a dazzling lineup of global and Arab stars.

2. Congo, Rwanda leaders set to sign peace agreement amid M23 tensions

   Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi will travel to the United States next week to sign a final peace agreement with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.

3. Former Nigerian President condemns “ceremonial coup” in Guinea-Bissau

   Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Guinea-Bissau’s recent military takeover, describing it as a “ceremonial coup” after soldiers appeared on state television claiming control of the country.

4. Zuma’s daughter resigns amid claims South Africans were lured into Ukraine War

   The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has stepped down from Parliament amid mounting controversy over allegations that she played a role in luring South African men into fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine.

5. Serbia and DR Congo deepen partnership in Belgrade summit

   Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić rolls out the red carpet for his DRC counterpart Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, welcoming the leader with full state honors. The two holding talks focused on strengthening cooperation between their countries at the Palace of Serbia.