AU - Africanews

1. Nigeria's defense equipment from US to be delivered after five years

   In a remote northwestern Nigerian community, families are pleading for the release of over 150 worshippers abducted from churches last Sunday, even as the government announces a breakthrough in securing delayed U.S. military aid to combat the nation’s spiraling violence.

2. United States officially exits the World Health Organization

   Public health experts have criticised the move saying it will disadvantage the US when it comes to responding to health crises.

3. DR Congo city residents forced to adapt during year of M23 rule

   With little progress being made in peace efforts and nowhere to go, people are carrying on with their lives as best they can.

4. Iran's protest death toll surpasses 5,000 amidst ongoing tensions

   As the most severe internet blackout in Iran’s history stretches into its third week, activists report the human cost of a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests has climbed to at least 5,002 killed.

5. South African court clears sale of Nelson Mandela artefacts

   A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to stop the sale and export of items linked to Nelson Mandela.