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1. US considers sending Afghan allies to DR Congo amid resettlement halt

   The Trump administration is considering a controversial new plan, to send more than 1,000 Afghans who supported US forces, not to America, but to central Africa.

2. Earth Day: Extreme weather a growing threat to democray, report says

   Extreme climate events are increasingly threatening democracy, with at least 94 elections and referendums in 52 countries disrupted by natural hazards over the past two decades, a report published Wednesday said.

3. Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali

   Two men held hostage in Mali have been freed after almost two years in captivity, the Russian army said on Tuesday. Russian national Oleg Greta and Ukrainian Yuri Yurov were rescued by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps  unit,  Moscow said in a statement.

4. Iran targets three ships in Strait of Hormuz escalation

   A global shipping route is once again under threat as Iranian forces move against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

5. Nigeria's Tinubu sacks finance minister in surprise cabinet reshuffle

   Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sacked his finance minister Wale Edun as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. Stepping into the role is former Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele. He played a central role in the administration's tax overhaul which took effect at the start of this year.