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Dr Pule Elias Matjoa, the last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s 12 Disciples, was laid to rest in Bloemfontein on 9 May after passing away on 1 May at age 88. Tributes highlighted his roles as an uMkhonto we Sizwe combatant and pioneer in Free State dentistry.

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Egypt has marked World Migratory Bird Day by reaffirming its commitment to protecting migratory birds and their routes. Activities focused on raising awareness and encouraging public monitoring under the slogan “Every bird counts… your observation matters.” The Ministry of Local Development and Environment led the observance.

Kenyan environmentalist Truphena Muthoni hugged 1,234 trees in one hour on May 8 at Jardim Botânico Brasília, provisionally breaking the Guinness World Record previously held at 1,123.

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The Egyptian banking sector's net foreign assets fell to $21.32 billion in March 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. This marks a drop from $27.385 billion the previous month.