AU - Africanews

1. First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo

   A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, in what the zoo says is a first outside Asia and a milestone for conservation.

2. Global mohair supply flourishes in South Africa's desert

   Linked by dirt tracks and dotted with remote farms, the sparsely populated Karoo region sits at the heart of the global mohair trade, supplying more than half of the world's output of the fibre prized for its sheen and softness

3. Athletes run in Gaza Strip's first 'marathon' in more than two years

   Some 300 participants from across the Palestinian enclave ran a four kilometre-long race along Salah al-Din street.

4. Pope Leo’s Africa tour sparks hope and controversy

   As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first major African trip next month, Algeria welcomes a historic papal debut while Equatorial Guinea faces growing discontent over forced contributions to fund the visit.

5. Curfews, EVs and ethanol: How African countries are trying to save fuel

   Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm from Saturday, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the Iran war