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Crime · Republic of the CongoThe Republic of Congo’s military has released two Kenya Airways staffers who were detained for two weeks in a cargo dispute, Kenya’s foreign ministry said Monday.See the Story
Congo military releases 2 Kenya Airways staffers held for 2 weeks over cargo dispute
50% Center coverage: 12 sources
Benjamin Netanyahu · GazaHamas announced Monday it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, but there was no immediate word from Israel, leaving it uncertain whether a deal had been sealed to bring a halt to the seven-month-long war in Gaza.See the Story
Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal for Gaza, but Israel’s stance still uncertain
47% Center coverage: 228 sources
African Politics · ChadChad is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule with Monday's presidential vote. It will end a three-year transition imposed after the sudden death of long-serving leader Idriss Déby Itno while fighting rebels.See the Story
Chad presidential vote set to end military rule
44% Center coverage: 27 sources
International · TogoTogo's ruling party has won 108 out of 113 seats in parliament, according to the final provisional results of last month's legislative election announced on Friday. The sweeping majority secured by President Faure Gnassingbe's UNIR party follows the approval of controversial constitutional reforms by the outgoing parliament that could extend his 19-year rule. The new charter adopted in March also introduced a parliamentary system of government, meaning the president will be elected by parliament instead of by universal suffrage.See the Story
Togo ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative poll, final provisional results show
42% Center coverage: 26 sources
Benjamin Netanyahu · CairoProspects for a Gaza ceasefire appeared slim on Sunday as Hamas reiterated its demand for an end to the war in exchange for the freeing of hostages, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flatly ruled that out. The two sides blamed each other for the impasse. In their second day of truce talks in Cairo with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo, Hamas negotiators maintained their stance that any truce agreement must end the war, Palestinian officials said.See the Story
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim as Cairo talks continue
37% Center coverage: 70 sources