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1. Observers note low turnout in Congo-Brazzaville presidential polls

   The elections on Sunday are widely expected to ‌extend incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso's decades-long rule.

2. Investigation finds Israeli group behind Palestinian evacuation flights

   About 150 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg in November – one of at least three flights filled with Gazans to have arrived in Indonesia and South Africa since last May.

3. Moroccan men give traditional thanks to women for holy month cooking

   Known as the “right of salt”, it’s an age-old tradition in the Maghreb showing gratitude for efforts made to prepare the daily meals.

4. More than 50 African migrants rescued from boat in central Mediterranean

   The operation on Friday evening was the second sea rescue of the day for Italian NGO Organisation Emergency.

5. African economic growth threatened as oil prices surge

   An expert says most African countries have fuel reserves for just 15 to 25 days, compared to the International Energy Agency standard of 90 days.