AU - Africanews

1. 19 migrants found dead by Italian coastguard

   The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from an inflatable boat south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguard

2. South Africa deploys 2,200 soldiers as gang violence plagues Cape flats

   South African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly 50 days after the president ordered the deployment.

3. Uganda, Egypt discuss Iran war impact on Africa's energy and food prices

   Uganda's state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt's foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war involving Iran is affecting Africa's energy security, inflation and food prices.

4. Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura

   Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.

5. Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack

   Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to lead to the deaths of two people.