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1. UN launches $852 million aid plan for Somalia amid deepening crisis

   At Monday's briefing, United Nations Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric announced the launch of a $852 million Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Somalia, which he said, “is 40 percent less than last year” and “aims to support 2.4 million people.”

2. Nigeria: Soldiers face trial for alleged Tinubu coup plan

   Sixteen officers were first arrested in October, officially on grounds of indiscipline, but security sources told AFP they were being held over a coup attempt. Shortly afterwards, President Tinubu reshuffled the top military brass, removing the then–chief of defence staff, General Christopher Musa.

3. Israel agrees to 'limited reopening' of Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza

   Israel pledged to reopen the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip once the search for the last hostage's remains ends. On Monday, Israeli authorities said they had recovered the body of police officer Ran Gvili.

4. Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko dismisses AFCON tensions with Morocco

   During a visit to Rabat on Monday, Sonko described post-AFCON tensions between Senegalese and Moroccan football fans as "excesses" only caused by sporting emotions.

5. Sudan's vital gold industry hit by ongoing conflict, collapsing trade ties

   Sudan's gold industry, a key source of foreign currency, is reeling under ongoing conflict, infrastructure damage, and collapsing trade ties.