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1. As Rafah crossing reopens, Palestinians wait to be reunited with relatives

   Palestinian families were waiting in Khan Younis on Monday for their relatives expected to arrive from Egypt now that the Rafah crossing with Gaza has reopened.

2. Families mourn victims of Congo mine collapse as search for survivors continues

   Family members of victims of last week’s mine collapse in eastern Congo gathered in Goma on Monday to mourn.

3. Nigeria charges 9 over 2025 Yelwata massacre that killed 150

   Prosecutors have charged nine individuals on grounds of terrorism related to one of the deadliest massacres of the past years in Benue state in June 2025. The killings mainly targeted the Yelwata community.

4. Nigerian army announces death of Boko Haram commander Abu Khalid

   Nigeria's armed forces said on Sunday that a key commander of the islamist organisation Boko Haram was killed in a night raid by the armed forces in Borno State.

5. Zuma Foundation rejects Epstein link as "smear campaign"

   The Jacob Zuma Foundation has issued a fierce denial after the former South African president’s name appeared in newly unsealed court documents related to the late financier and convicted sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein.