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1. Nigeria: Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Air, Makes Emergency Landing in Abuja

   [Premium Times] The aircraft, a CL60 with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, was departing Abuja for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, when the incident occurred.

2. Nigeria: Tinubu Nominates Four New INEC National Commissioners, Two Resident Electoral Commissioners

   [Premium Times] President Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the nominees' confirmation in view of the forthcoming general elections next January.

3. Nigeria: Nigeria's Hunger Crisis Takes an Emotional Toll on Caregivers #WorldFoodDay

   [allAfrica] As millions of people across northern Nigeria face severe food insecurity, children continue to bear the consequences of a deepening malnutrition crisis. But the impact is far beyond the children in treatment. This can be a source of significant anxiety, exhaustion, and emotional distress for parents and caregivers, particularly those who spend weeks in the hospital when a child is severely malnourished and are concerned about starving children at home.

4. South Africa: Lions Player Dies From Suspected Cardiac Arrest in French Hotel

   [Daily Maverick] A Lions player has apparently died in a hotel room in France, where the South African team has been preparing for the Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle.

5. Ethiopia: Ethiopia Establishes Six-Month Caretaker Administration in Tigray

   [Reporter] New admin tasked with restoring security, rebuilding institutions and preparing for elections