AU - Africanews

1. Zamo Mkhwanazi's 'Laundry' in competition at Geneva International Film Festival

   The film 'Laundry' takes place in 1968, in a whites-only neighborhood of Johannesburg. Khutala’s family runs a laundry under a regime targeting Black-owned businesses.

2. Egypt raises fuel prices by up to 30 percent

   In a statement, the ministry said the adjustments were driven by "disruptions in supply chains, rising risk levels and higher maritime shipping and insurance costs", which have pushed petroleum product prices to "levels not seen in years"

3. Madagascar interim leader dissolves entire government, dismisses PM

   The President of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, has dissolved the entire government, including dismissing the Prime Minister.

4. UN leaders address global gender inequality

   The main theme for this year's session is ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers

5. Trump says war against Iran to end 'very soon' as Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed'

   U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader.