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1. Ukraine: Russian strike on Odesa kills 2, hits hospitals and schools overnight

   Ukraine said Russian forces struck the Black Sea port city of Odesa overnight on 23 to 24 April 2026, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen.

2. South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case

   South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers.

3. 20,000 teddy bears in Washington highlight abducted Ukrainian children

   A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall highlights Ukrainian children abducted since 2021, urging action as the war’s toll on families grows.

4. Armenia marks 111th anniversary of Armenian genocide in Yerevan

   Armenia marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on 23 and 24 April 2026 with marches and ceremonies in Yerevan, drawing thousands of participants.

5. Hundreds of Congolese refugees voluntarily repatriated from Burundi

   Hundreds of Congolese refugees living at the Busuma camp in Burundi have been voluntarily repatriated.