AU - Africanews

1. Over half of Gaza's hospitals destroyed in two years of war, WHO says

   Only 13 of the 36 hospitals across the enclave remain partially functional, according to the World Health Organization.

2. Police open fire at crowds mourning Raila Odinga, killing at least two people

   Mourners were gathered for a public viewing of the former prime minister's body at a Nairobi stadium.

3. Russia and Morocco pledge to deepen cooperation during foreign ministers meeting

   Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita in Moscow on Thursday.

4. New exhibition celebrates Yves Saint Laurent’s love of dogs

   The late French fashion designer once said “I only feel comfortable at home with my dog, my pencils, and my paper."

5. IMF warns of rising debt risks in Sub-Saharan Africa

   Sub-Saharan African governments are increasingly turning to local banks to fund their budgets, paying higher borrowing costs at home than abroad and putting new pressure on domestic lenders, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday.