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1. UN condemns deadly drone strike on peacekeepers in Sudan’s Kordofan

   The United Nations has condemned a recent drone attack that targeted its Sudanese logistics in the central region of Kordofan base in Kadugli, resulting in fatalities & injuries of members of the Bangladeshi Peacekeeping contingent.

2. Mali conflict survivors recount sexual violence and killings blamed on Russia’s Africa Corps

   The United Nations has reported abuses on all sides. But the allegations against Africa Corps are new, and the AP is reporting them for the first time.

3. Cameroon post-election unrest: Protesters jailed, others freed

   A political crisis continues to engulf Cameroon just a few weeks after the West African country held its presidential election.

4. Eritrea announces departure from IGAD regional bloc

   Its departure comes amid a fierce war of words between Asmara and Ethiopia raising fears of a renewed armed conflict between the two countries.

5. Femicide not officially recognised in Kenya despite rising cases

   The United Nations says one in five women are killed in Kenya every day, but that many cases remain unreported or misclassified.