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1. Zambia: Catholic Bishops Express 'Grave Concern' Over Conduct of Zambia's Elections

   [Zambia Conference Of Catholic Bishops] Lusaka -- Dear brothers and sisters in Christ and people of goodwill. Peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!

2. Nigeria: #osundecides2026: INEC Declares Accord's Ademola Adeleke Winner of Governorship Election

   [Premium Times] The incumbent governor defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, by 66,252 votes after polling 511,067 votes across the state.

3. Sudan: Women Demand Inclusive, Safe Dialogue to End Sudan War for Good

   [Dabanga] Nairobi / Amsterdam -- Sudanese feminist and civil society figures have called for broader participation in any anticipated Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, demanding genuine guarantees to protect participants and provide a safe space for discussion. They stressed the need for women, young people, and civil society to play an active role in the political process.

4. West Africa: Lithium in the Sahel - How Armed Groups Are Exploiting the Global Scramble for the Critical Mineral

   [The Conversation Africa] Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium.

5. Sudan: Young Sudanese Call for 'Inclusive Dialogue to Address Roots of War, Put Justice and Peace First'

   [Dabanga] Amstertdam -- By Amin Ramadan for Radio Dabanga