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1. Ethiopia's Tigray rebels say federal government is preparing to wage war

   There have been reports that the defence force has massed troops and equipment at multiple locations along the regional border.

2. Somalia's new constitution will see directly elected lawmakers

   In the past, MPs voted for the president while clan heads and elders elected lawmakers.

3. DR Congo mine landslide death toll tops 200: government

   The death toll from a landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 200, the government said Wednesday

4. Iran: U.S. vows more attacks as Tehran delays Khamenei's funeral

   Both the U.S. Defense Secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that the U.S. military has adequate munitions for ongoing operations against Iran, despite concerns that stockpiles were running low

5. Mexico City marks 100 days to 2026 World Cup

   Mexico City marked 100 days to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a light projection on the Torre Latinoamericana and a countdown event in the capital