AU - Africanews

1. SADC begins withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from DR Congo

   The Southern African Development Community (SADC) began on Tuesday the withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)through Rwanda.

2. Thousands displaced by Sudan war return home from Egypt

   According to the International Organization for Migration, some 123,000 Sudanese returned from Egypt since the start of the year, including nearly 50,000 so far in April, double the month before

3. Researchers study using planes to cool the earth amidst global warming

   Existing aircraft could help cool the planet by releasing reflective particles into the atmosphere, a new study from University College London suggests. Researchers say the approach, known as stratospheric aerosol injection, could slow global warming without the need for specially designed planes

4. Bomb Blast Kills 26 in Northeast Nigeria

   At least 26 people, including women and children, were killed in northeastern Nigeria when explosive devices detonated on a busy road Monday

5. Cardinals Gather to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

   As the Catholic Church prepares for a new chapter, over 130 cardinals will gather next week in a closed-door conclave to elect the next pope