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1. Africa: World Recognizing Africa as a 'Gamechanger for Global Business' - UN Chief

   [allAfrica] Geneva -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Global Africa Business Initiative that Africa represents a $3 trillion market opportunity and the world is finally recognizing it as a ''gamechanger for global business''.

2. Malawi: Malawi's Climate Fight 'Strangled' By Crushing Debt Burden, Actionaid Warns

   [Nyasa Times] Malawi is being denied the chance to fight back against climate change because a staggering 24 percent of the national budget is being swallowed up by debt repayments, campaigners have warned.

3. Uganda: Alarm Bells for Kasese As Rivers Swell

   [Nile Post] Heavy overnight rainfall has caused major rivers in Kasese District to swell, with River Nyamwamba bursting its banks and flooding communities in parts of Kasese Municipality.

4. Africa: AU, UN Reinforce Joint Commitments On Peace, Economy and Resource Equity

   [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres have co-chaired a high-level AU-UN meeting on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly to deepen strategic cooperation, strengthen peace and security frameworks, and advance global financial reforms in support of Africa.

5. Kenya: KNCHR Warns of Rising Insecurity, Political Violence Ahead of 2027

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has raised concerns over renewed insecurity in parts of the country and growing political violence and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.