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1. At least 200 killed in airstrikes in northeast Nigeria

   Dozens of people died in airstrikes in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe state as military aircraft hunted Boko Haram jihadists, local residents and Amnesty International said on Sunday.

2. Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage

   Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.

3. Atlantic Music Expo: Cape Verde celebrates its musical heritage

   At the annual festival, the archipelago's brightest musical talents not only showcase their art, but also perform an essential service to Cape Verde's culture and identity by keeping traditional music alive.

4. Cape Town mayor elected to lead S.Africa's second-largest party

   South Africa's second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance, elected Cape Town's mayor Sunday to lead it into the 2029 national polls, stepping up a drive to take votes away from the faltering ANC.

5. Benin: Talon shows himself optimistic about election as he casts his vote

   Benin's president Patrice Talon said "the best is yet to come for Benin" before casting his vote in Sunday's presidential election that will decide who will be his successor.