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1. Syria: Defense ministry announces ceasefire after days of clashes in Aleppo

   Following three days of violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, Syria’s Defense ministry has announced a ceasefire. There was no immediate comment from the Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces.

2. Rare gorilla twins born in conflict-hit Virunga National Park in DR Congo

   The park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is Africa's oldest nature reserve.

3. Vodun Days festivities kick off in Benin's Ouidah

   Vodun is an animist religion rooted in the forces of nature and the connection with ancestors

4. National day of mourning for 40 killed in Crans-Montana fire

   Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial.

5. Sudan's al-Fashir survivors recount torture at hands of RSF fighters

   Thousands fled when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city in late October.