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1. South Sudan to hold elections in December as fighting rages on

   After years of delays, South Sudan is for to hold elections in December, despite the nation being on the brink of civil war.

2. China pledges deeper cooperation with Mozambique

   Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo have agreed to elevate ties between their countries, following talks in Beijing on Tuesday.

3. Pope Leo: Pontiff touches down in Equatorial Guinea

   Pope Leo touched down in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, and was greeted by the president, scores of fans, and a red carpet welcome. It follows a three day visit to Angola.

4. Cost of war: Gaza development set back by 77 years, new report finds

   Gaza will need close to eight decades and tens of billions of dollars to recover from more than two years of war with Israel, a new report finds.

5. Taiwan president postpones Eswatini trip after claims of China pressure

   Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has postponed a planned trip to Eswatini after three African countries reportedly withdrew overflight permission, with Taipei accusing China of pressuring them.