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1. Farewell in Israel for Tanzanian hostage Joshua Mollel as family, nation grieve

   A solemn farewell ceremony was held at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport for Joshua Loitu Mollel, the 21-year-old Tanzanian hostage whose remains were returned from Gaza earlier this month. Mollel had arrived at Kibbutz Nahal Oz just 19 days before the October 7, 2023 attack.

2. Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

   Eswatini on Tuesday became the first African country to receive lenacapavir, the first twice-yearly HIV prevention injection hailed by global health officials as a game-changer in the fight against a virus that has killed tens of millions of people across the continent.

3. US Gaza ceasefire plan approved by UN Security Council

   The UN Security Council has approved the US plan for Gaza, marking a major diplomatic victory for Washington. The vote endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, which lays out a framework for halting hostilities and rebuilding Gaza.

4. DR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six months

   Officials say this is because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region.

5. Pix of the Day: November 18, 2025

   Pix of the Day: November 18, 2025