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1. Africa: World Cotton Day - The Real Value of Africa's Cotton Comes After the Harvest

   [allAfrica] World Cotton Day should measure more than output. It should ask how much manufacturing, employment and African-owned value the continent creates from every bale it grows.

2. Zambia: Zambia Finalises U.S.$1.5 Bln Us Health Funding Deal As Zimbabwe Rejects Terms

   [New Zimbabwe] ZAMBIA is set to sign a US$1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States this week after resolving a dispute over sensitive health data-sharing requirements.

3. Kenya: The Researchers Building Kenya's Cotton Industry From The Seed Up

   [Bird Story Agency] At Kirinyaga University, researchers are testing whether Kenya can produce quality Bt cotton seed locally. The trials could help improve supply and lower costs, but taking the research to farmers will require commercial investment and support across the cotton value chain.

4. Nigeria: Passenger Dies Aboard Kenya Airways Flight From Nairobi to Lagos

   [Premium Times] According to the airline, the passenger died after becoming unresponsive about 20 minutes before landing in Lagos, with police investigating the circumstances.

5. Sudan: Countries Demonstrate Record Support for UN Sudan Probe Renewal

   [HRW] Gambia, Malawi, Mauritius Join States Pressing for Accountability and Justice