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1. Middle East War: Iran and US receive temporary truce proposal

   As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

2. Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency

   As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.

3. Nigeria troops rescue 31 abducted Easter worshippers in Kaduna attack

   Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.

4. Cairo goes dark as Egypt struggles to cope with fall out from Iran war

   Normally bustling with activity until the early hours of the morning, the streets of Cairo have gone dark. Soaring fuel costs have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Now shops are shuttered at 9pm during the week and 10pm on weekends.

5. Iran threatens to restrict Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Trump warnings

   US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. In response, Iran threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.