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1. Nigeria: Breaking - Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Freed

   [Premium Times] The pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State have been freed, PREMIUM TIMES can report.

2. South Sudan: South Sudan - UN Acts Ahead of Drought to Protect Thousands

   [UN News] As drought risk intensifies in South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria state, a new UN-backed plan aims to protect thousands of people before the worst impacts take hold.

3. Nigeria: APC Retains Shettima As Tinubu's Running Mate Ahead of 2027 Election

   [Premium Times] The formal unveiling effectively dispels months of speculation that President Tinubu could replace Mr Shettima with a Northern Christian in response to concerns surrounding the party's Muslim-Muslim ticket.

4. West Africa: BRVM Sees Notable Upward Moves - Ecobank Transnational Inc Leads With +36.17 Percent Gain

   [Daba Finance] The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) has recently showcased dynamic activity, with four key stocks registering significant upward price movements over the past seven days. These notable shifts provide valuable insights for investors tracking opportunities across African markets.

5. Kenya: World Population Day - Renewing Our Promise to Every Woman and Every Newborn Everywhere

   [allAfrica] On World Population Day, we are often asked to look at numbers such as how many people we are, how fast we are growing, and what our population will need in the years ahead. They should help us understand the conditions into which people are born, the systems that shape their health and opportunity, and the futures they are able to build.