AU - Africanews

1. Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study

   In Mali, temperatures surpassed 48°C last month, with Gabriel Toure Hospital reporting 102 deaths in early April, particularly affecting older individuals.

2. Britain's contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament

   Britain's plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda hit a snag as the House of Lords introduced amendments to the Safety of Rwanda Bill. This sends the legislation back to the House of Commons for further review, delaying its passage.

3. UN reports widening global inequality in sexual and reproductive health and rights

   A new UN report published Wednesday says an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America.

4. China writes off unspecified amount of Zimbabwe interest-free loan

   Chinese gesture comes as Zimbabwe drowns in debt and faces a devastating drought.

5. Burna Boy, William Ruto land a spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People

   Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, Kenyan President William Ruto, and South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi have secured spots on Time magazine's list of the world's most influential people.