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1. Kenya: High Court Lifts Orders Blocking Arrest of Governors

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court in Kiambu has lifted conservatory orders that had barred the arrest or detention of governors and other public officials, clearing the way for law enforcement agencies to take action.

2. Zimbabwe: Chivayo Backtracks On $3.6m Parliament Pledge

   [263Chat] Controversial businessman Wicknel Chivayo has withdrawn his widely debated US$3.6 million pledge to Parliament announcing instead a revised US$5 million commitment to grassroots development projects.

3. Nigeria: Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup

   [Premium Times] The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing.

4. Malawi: Fuel Crisis Turns Critical - Malawi Runs Dry As Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage

   [Nyasa Times] Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the severity of the ongoing shortage.

5. Zimbabwe: Government Urges Nurses to End Strike As Talks Begin

   [263Chat] The Government has called on striking nurses to return to work as authorities move to address concerns over low wages and working conditions in public hospitals.