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1. Eastern DR Congo situation 'catastrophic', says visiting EU commissioner

   EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a regional tour urging respect for international humanitarian law, describing the situation amid ongoing fighting as "catastrophic".

2. Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony

   Although politics may be troubled in Sierra Leone, religions co-exist harmoniously. As Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan fall into the same time period this year, the faithful celebrate their holidays together, peacefully.

3. WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding

   The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if it did not receive new funding.

4. Investigation: Russian spy agency takes over Wagner operations in Africa

   Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner's influence operations in Africa after the death of its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a new investigation.

5. Cameroon jails three soldiers involved in killing 21 civilians in 2020

   Cameroon has handed jail terms to three soldiers found guilty of involvement in the killing of 21 civilians in 2020 unrest in the country's English-speaking northwest, victims' lawyers said on Friday.