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1. Uganda: Uganda - Eight Feared Dead in Butambala Voter Security Clash

   [Independent (Kampala)] Butambala, Uganda -- At least eight people are feared dead following clashes between voters and security forces in Butambala District last night.

2. Nigeria: EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List

   [Daily Trust] Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union's list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing.

3. South Africa: U.S. Slams South Africa for Hosting Naval Drills With Iran

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has protested South Africa's decision to take part in a multinational naval exercise involving Iran, describing Tehran as a "destabilizing actor and state sponsor of terror" and warning that its participation undermines regional and maritime security.

4. South Africa: Army Deploys Helicopters for Flood Rescue In Limpopo

   [SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province.

5. Somalia: Somalia, UN Officials Review Drought Response and 2026 Humanitarian Plan

   [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's disaster management chief and a senior United Nations official jointly chaired a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Thursday to assess the country's worsening drought and review preparations for the 2026 humanitarian response plan.