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1. Colombia: Baby grey titi monkey gets cuddly ‘mum’ ahead of return to wild

   An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March.

2. Nigerian VP vows 'full peace' after deadly Maiduguri bombing kills 23

   Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima flew to Maiduguri on Wednesday, pledging to restore "full peace" after a triple suicide bombing killed 23 people in one of the deadliest attacks on the Borno state capital in years.

3. African football body president defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title

   Patrice Motsepe said the different conclusions reached by CAF’s internal bodies reflects the independence of its judicial processes.

4. Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikes

   Hundreds of thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.

5. Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

   A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.