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  1. As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
  2. As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.
  3. Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.
  4. Normally bustling with activity until the early hours of the morning, the streets of Cairo have gone dark. Soaring fuel costs have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Now shops are shuttered at 9pm during the week and 10pm on weekends.
  5. US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. In response, Iran threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.