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1. United Nations wants 'security guarantees' to monitor DR Congo ceasefire

   It says warring parties on the ground must assure that UN helicopters operating from a key airport would be safe.

2. Senegalese government says death of student in protests is a 'tragedy'

   Abdoulaye Ba died as demonstrations over unpaid financial aid escalated into clashes with security forces.

3. No injuries as Somali passenger plane veers off runway after crash-landing

   The airline has praised its pilot for his handling of the situation after the aircraft suffered a technical fault.

4. Zimbabwe cabinet agrees plan to extend president's term to 2030

   Zimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term till 2030, angering opposition figures who warned any changes had to be put to a national referendum.

5. Nigeria senate approves live electronic publication of election results

   Nigerian lawmakers have made a sharp U-turn, approving the live electronic publication of election results after a wave of public backlash. Just last week, the Senate had rejected a proposal that would force polling units to upload results in real time.