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1. Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, third stop on Africa tour

   Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.

2. Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa as Benin seeks extradition over coup allegations

   Pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa, where authorities say an extradition process is now underway.

3. Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz

   Tensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions.

4. Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit

   Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.

5. Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights

   A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching and potentially severe consequences for ordinary citizens.