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1. Nigeria: Death toll rises to 50 in Niger state market attack

   Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack and said he has directed security officials to hunt down the gunmen and rescue the hostages.

2. AFCON: Seven-time champion Egypt to face Benin for quarterfinal spot

   Egyptian players are favourites to defeat Benin, who are appearing at this stage of the competition for only the second time in their history.

3. Pope voices concern over US raid in Venezuela, calls for peace and sovereignty

   Pope Leo has expressed deep concern over the recent US raid in Venezuela, urging that the well-being of the Venezuelan people must take precedence over all other considerations.

4. At least 50 killed in market attack in Nigeria’s Niger State

   At least 50 people have been killed and several others abducted after gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria’s Niger State, according to police. The attackers stormed Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village on Saturday afternoon, setting stalls on fire and looting food.

5. Renewed fighting near Uvira raises tensions in Eastern DR Congo

   Renewed tensions are flaring in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with fresh fighting reported around the city of Uvira in South Kivu province.