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1. Trump extends Iran ceasefire, yet blockade enforcement persists

   President Donald Trump has announced the extension of a fragile ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan and saying he is awaiting what he called a “unified proposal” from Tehran.

2. French ambassador says South Africa should attend all G20 summits

   After the US president barred South Africa from attending the G20 summit at his Miami area club later this year, the French ambassador to South Africa insisted that the country should attend all G20 meetings.

3. Pope Leo XIV urges justice on visit to Equatorial Guinea

   Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called on Equatorial Guinea to place itself “in the service of law and justice,” as he began a sensitive visit to one of Africa’s most tightly controlled states.

4. South Sudan to hold elections in December as fighting rages on

   After years of delays, South Sudan is for to hold elections in December, despite the nation being on the brink of civil war.

5. China pledges deeper cooperation with Mozambique

   Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo have agreed to elevate ties between their countries, following talks in Beijing on Tuesday.