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1. Somalia leads international backlash against Israel over recognition of Somaliland

   Somalia is leading a growing international backlash against Israel over its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.

2. Kyiv 'not rushing to resolve conflict by peaceful means,' Putin says

   Russian President Vladimir Putin says Kyiv "not rushing to resolve conflict by peaceful means," and warns that Russia is ready to achieve its goals "by military means.”

3. Polls open in Guinea with junta leader favoured to win first presidential vote since 2021 coup

   Polls opened in Guinea on Sunday in the country’s first presidential election since the 2021 coup that ousted President Alpha Condé.

4. CAR general election gets underway as Touadéra seeks controversial third term

   Central African Republic’s general election got underway on Sunday as President Archange Touadéra seeks a controversial third term in office.

5. Fresh clashes reported in eastern DRC town of Uvira despite M23 promise to withdraw

   Hopes of peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are fading after new clashes erupted in Uvira on Friday.