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1. Mali: Defense Minister Sadio Camara Killed During Coordinated Attacks by Insurgent Groups

   [allAfrica] During attacks carried out by jihadist groups on Saturday, April 25, Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed.

2. Nigeria: Exclusive - Inside Nigeria's Deal to Write Off $32.8 Million Fine Against Meta

   [Premium Times] The deal between Nigeria and Meta, details of which have not been previously disclosed, is replete with concessions by Nigeria, including writing off the $32.8 million fine and softening the obligations it earlier imposed on Meta.

3. Kenya: History Written! Sawe Does the Impossible Breaking World Record in Sub-2

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan Sabastian Sawe wrote history as the first man to officially run a marathon under two hours in a legitimate race after winning the London Marathon in a staggering World Record time of 1:59:30 on Sunday.

4. West Africa: Mali - Guterres Calls for International Solutions to Curb Spread of Violent Extremism in the Sahel

   [UN News] There are reports of continuing clashes in Mali on Sunday, a day after a series of coordinated attacks across the landlocked African nation against Government forces by extremists and northern separatist rebels.

5. Mali: Mali - Fresh Battle Breaks Out Between Tuareg Rebels, Government Forces in Kidal

   [Vanguard] Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian northern city of Kidal between rebels and government forces backed by Russian mercenaries, Tuareg rebels and a local politician told AFP.