AU - Africanews

1. Algeria and France agree to restore security cooperation after visit by French Interior Minister

   France and Algeria agreed on Tuesday to restart security cooperation during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, marking the first sign of a thaw in diplomatic ties.

2. Erdogan slams Israel over Somaliland recognition, warns of horn of Africa instability

   Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has criticised Israel’s move to recognise the breakaway Republic of Somaliland, saying the decision will not benefit Somaliland or the wider region.

3. South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days

   Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drugs gangs and illegal miners, the police minister said Tuesday.

4. Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russia’s war in Ukraine

   Nigeria warned its nationals against being recruited for armed conflicts abroad after reports that some were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as were citizens of other African countries.

5. Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits

   As nations seek to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions, both countries have signed deals to assemble vehicles using kits produced by automakers in China.