AU - Africanews

1. Taiwan’s Lai makes Eswatini visit despite travel disruption

   Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday announced his arrival in Eswatini -- Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa -- after an earlier trip was cancelled when several countries revoked overflight permits.

2. Congolese cyclist begins 14,000km peace ride through 17 countries

   A cyclist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is embarking on a 14,000-kilometer journey through 17 African countries to promote peace, as conflict rages in the country's east.

3. Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees

   Tanzania has shut down the Nduta refugee camp in the country’s northwest, sending almost all remaining Burundian refugees back home, according to activists and the United Nations.

4. Mali probes alleged military links to jihadis after major attacks

   Some military officers in Mali worked with jihadis and separatists who recently launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade in the conflict-battered country, authorities said late Friday.

5. U.S. criticizes Zambia over delayed $1bn health aid deal

   The United States has sharply criticized Zambia after a deadline passed without the signing of a major new health aid agreement worth more than one billion dollars.