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Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame ➡️ l.africanews.com/use

“As of today, we will have vessels on the water 24 hours a day. These are ships and smaller vessels controlling the entire maritime space,” said Navy Captain, Elinton Coutinho. ➡️ l.africanews.com/ozk

Designed with curvy skyscrapers and sleek infrastructure, early renderings of Akon City drew comparisons to Marvel's fictional African metropolis Wakanda ➡️ l.africanews.com/4ad

Uganda secretly sends hundreds of troops to DR Congo - UN experts l.africanews.com/wDa

Collecting scrap metal is a way for some of Zimbabwe's poorest people to make a living. But the job is also an environmental bonus, removing waste that would otherwise pollute the landscape. ➡️ l.africanews.com/qwh

Rufai was widely regarded as one of the best African goalkeepers ever and had a 20-year playing career that included stints at clubs in Portugal, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands ➡️ l.africanews.com/PvI

In a sign of strengthening ties, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen to discuss bilateral relations l.africanews.com/7Zz

Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects to Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang whose death sparked violent protests after an autopsy report discredited police claims that he died from self-inflicted wounds. ➡️ l.africanews.com/6JH

Ex-Arsenal mid-fielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape l.africanews.com/usv

Humanitarian organisations are sounding the alarm over attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, warning that 70 percent of them are closed or barely operational. ➡️ l.africanews.com/ozJ

Hamas gives 'positive' response to 60-day ceasefire proposal but says talks needed on implementation ➡️ l.africanews.com/4aA

Natural harmony of Uganda's 'Ghost Island' under threat from international tourism ➡️ l.africanews.com/9iT

Friends, family and teammates pay their final respects to Portuguese football player Diogo Jota ➡️ l.africanews.com/jr0

Kenya's William Ruto faces growing discontent over economy and police brutality l.africanews.com/kNz

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has expressed concerns about the erosion of international norms and the growing tendency of some powerful countries to unilaterally impose their own rules. l.africanews.com/dlc

Chinese tourists are pouring into one of Morocco’s most famous sites, drawn by its culture and landscapes. Their enthusiasm - and spending - are providing a boost to the local economy at Ksar Aït Ben Haddou. l.africanews.com/1Vv

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei received an enthusiastic welcome at a mosque in Tehran as he made his first public appearance since the start of the12-day war between Israel and Iran. l.africanews.com/xHJ

Four months ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the Ivorian diaspora is mobilising in Paris, and calling for democratic and inclusive elections. ➡️ l.africanews.com/sPl

Parkinsons patients report better balance after capoeira classes ➡️ l.africanews.com/Wh1

A new UN report says getting unemployed youth into agricultural jobs could change the future of food security, economic growth and climate resilience. But coordinated action is needed to unlock their potential. l.africanews.com/tC7