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Ukraine battles to hold Pokrovsk as elite troops deployed
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Ukraine battles to hold Pokrovsk as elite troops deployed

Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said on Saturday that troops had “improved [their] tactical position” in Pokrovsk, while acknowledging that fighting remained “difficult and dynamic”. President Volodymyr Zelensky also noted on Friday that holding Pokrovsk remains a “priority”.

SADC presses for peace as Tanzania protests turn deadly
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SADC presses for peace as Tanzania protests turn deadly

In its message, SADC reaffirmed that it stands ready to support Tanzania through established channels intended to help nations resolve political tension peacefully. It called for responsible leadership and restraint as communities and security agencies grapple with unrest.

French actor Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
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French actor Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72

Karyo’s career spanned almost four decades, during which he built a reputation for strong supporting performances in films before finding a renewed presence on television in his later years. He first gained attention with the 1982 crime thriller La Balance, a role that earned him a nomination for the César Award for Best Male Revelation.

Canada, Norway, UK warn Tanzania over election violence
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Canada, Norway, UK warn Tanzania over election violence

Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom indicated their continued engagement with Tanzanian authorities, expressing hope that dialogue and restraint will prevent further escalation. They stressed that safeguarding human rights and promoting trust in the political process are essential for long-term stability in the country.

AU turns to Museveni as Sudan peace mission faces hurdles
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AU turns to Museveni as Sudan peace mission faces hurdles

The decision follows intense fighting in El-Fasher, the last major city under SAF control in western Sudan. After a prolonged siege, the RSF seized the city, triggering reports of civilian abuses that UN investigators describe as ethnic cleansing targeting non-Arab populations. Analysts say the violence is part of both parties’ strategy to retain control after losing legitimacy in the 2021 coup.

60,000 flee el-Fasher as RSF takeover leaves 150,000 still trapped — UN
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60,000 flee el-Fasher as RSF takeover leaves 150,000 still trapped — UN

UNHCR teams say more than 60,000 civilians have already fled towards Tawila, about 80km away, as fear rises and reports of executions and abuse emerge. Eujin Byun from the UN refugee agency said new arrivals are sharing distressing testimonies of rape and other atrocities, while aid workers struggle to offer them food, shelter and medical care.

Opposition reports rising death toll amid Tanzanian protests
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Opposition reports rising death toll amid Tanzanian protests

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) confirmed reports of at least ten fatalities in Dar es Salaam, Shinyanga, and Morogoro. OHCHR spokesperson Seif Magango called on security forces to “refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force, including lethal weapons, against protesters, and to make every effort to de-escalate tensions.”

Israel identifies two more hostage bodies as truce tensions rise
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Israel identifies two more hostage bodies as truce tensions rise

To support its claims, the Israeli military released aerial images showing what it described as Hamas members handling a body bag in Gaza City, burying it, then staging its recovery in front of Red Cross workers. The Red Cross responded that its staff had no knowledge the remains had been moved before their arrival and called the act "unacceptable".