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1. Deadly boat capsize in northwestern Congo leaves 20 dead, several missing

   At least 20 people have died, and several remain missing after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo, according to local residents.

2. Hundreds of children flee to Tawila camp amid violence in Sudan’s west Darfur

   Sudan’s Tawila refugee camp has become a lifeline for hundreds of children separated from their families while fleeing the escalating violence in West Darfur. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), more than 400 unaccompanied minors have arrived in the camp over the past month alone.

3. Marrakech International Film Festival opens with global lineup and star power

   The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off Friday, bringing together more than 80 films from 31 countries and drawing a dazzling lineup of global and Arab stars.

4. Congo, Rwanda leaders set to sign peace agreement amid M23 tensions

   Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi will travel to the United States next week to sign a final peace agreement with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Congo.

5. Former Nigerian President condemns “ceremonial coup” in Guinea-Bissau

   Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Guinea-Bissau’s recent military takeover, describing it as a “ceremonial coup” after soldiers appeared on state television claiming control of the country.