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1. Sudan: Armed Forces Accused of Killing Dozens of Civilians In North Darfur

   [Dabanga] Zarga, North Darfur / Amsterdam -- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) forces of launching an attack with an Akanji drone on the Zarq area hospital and the Ghurair market in North Darfur State on Saturday, which resulted in the death of more than 64 civilians, including medical personnel.

2. Nigeria: 25 Dead, 14 Missing After Boat Capsizes

   [Vanguard] No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state.

3. Africa: Cameroon Charge into the Quarter-finals, South Africa Fall Short (2-1)

   [CAF] Cassablanca -- Battered for half an hour, the Indomitable Lions bent but did not break before striking with clinical precision. Tchamadeu and then Kofane turned the Round of 16 match, despite a lively and dominant South Africa. Reduced to defending late in the game, the Cameroonians held firm under pressure to secure qualification in Rabat (2-1).

4. Nigeria: Nigeria's Health Minister Confirms Mass Vaccination Against Measles, Yellow Fever

   [Premium Times] Mr Pate said beyond measles and yellow fever, five million children had received the pentavalent vaccine.

5. Kenya: Conservationists in Kenya Pay Tribute to the Late 'Super Tusker' Craig

   [RFI] Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved "super tusker" elephant whose 54 years in the wild came to symbolise the country's increasingly successful efforts to protect the mammals from ivory poachers.