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1. Botswana: Botswana Mourns Death of 'Remarkable' Former President Festus Mogae

   [allAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Botswana has announced the death of former President Festus Mogae at the age of 86. Serving as the nation's third president since independence, Mogae was widely acclaimed for his commitment to good governance and his management of the diamond-rich country's economy during his decade-long tenure.

2. Rwanda: Rwandan Youtuber Dies of Alleged Overdose On Day of Release From Prison

   [CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for an independent and credible investigation into the death of Rwandan YouTube commentator Aimable Karasira Uzaramba on Wednesday, the day of his scheduled release from prison at the end of his five-year sentence.

3. Africa: Kenya Positions Itself As Africa's Digital Innovation Hub Ahead of Africa Forward Summit

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is positioning itself as a continental leader in digital innovation as the country prepares to host the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in partnership with the French government.

4. Uganda: Health Fears Rise As Heaps of Garbage Seal Off Soroti Main Market Street

   [Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- A growing garbage crisis at Soroti Main Market has sparked health concerns among traders and residents as uncollected waste piles continue to emit a foul stench and disrupt business operations. Waste collection services at the market have stalled, worsening sanitation conditions and exposing vendors and customers to possible disease outbreaks.

5. Uganda: Abandoned Health Centre Turned Into Busy Tomato Market

   [Nile Post] Residents of Jalamba village have appealed to government and local leaders to urgently restore healthcare services after a government health facility in the area was abandoned and later turned into a tomato market.