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1. South Africa: Zuma Remains in Hospital as Conflicting Reports Emerge Over His Health

   [allAfrica] Former South African president Jacob Zuma has remained at a private hospital in Pietermaritzburg. However, there have been conflicting accounts about his health following his admission.

2. Nigeria: American Lobbying Firms Disagree Over $57m U.S. Lawsuit Against Tinubu

   [Premium Times] DCI Group has rejected allegations in a $57 million US lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and others, while Femi Fani-Kayode's office says he has not been formally served.

3. Kenya: U.S. Report Flags Kenya's Failure to Act On Officials Linked to Human Trafficking

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has failed to report meaningful enforcement action against public officials and recruitment agencies allegedly linked to human trafficking, with a new United States report warning that official complicity continues to undermine the country's efforts to prosecute the crime.

4. South Africa: Navi Pillay's Nobel Win Draws Attention To Her Work Defending Media Freedom And Beyond

   [Bird Story Agency] Recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her efforts to promote peace and international law, Navi Pillay is being celebrated by African media, legal and civil society voices for a career advancing justice, accountability and human rights -- including the right to report freely and safely.

5. Liberia: 'Stop Following America' - Sirleaf Urges Liberians

   [New Dawn] MONROVIA -- Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged Liberia to reduce its dependence on the United States for policy direction and embrace homegrown solutions that reflect the country's development priorities and national interests.