Zeinab Badawi presents in France her work "African History of Africa," a 500-page fresco aimed at liberating the history of the African continent from the Western prism, asserting that its history does not begin with the arrival of Europeans. #HistoireAfricaine #ZeinabBadawi #Décolonisation (translated)
ElBuni stated that a fat Frenchman saw a group of Africans—whom he described with dehumanizing language—about to loot a video game store. He added that the man fixed his gaze and compared his reaction to Vercingetorix's resistance against the Romans at Alesia, alluding to the fact that his Gallic genes had been activated. https://t.co/9mLi1m9mN8 #Biomasa #Historia #Resistencia (translated)
The administration of Donald Trump exploits African countries to send back migrants, thus circumventing international law standards. #ProblemasDeConexión #ExtensionesDeNavegador #Navegadores (translated)
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 18 OCTOBER 2026 Key news of past 24 hours 1. Kenya — Ebola infections rise to seven Importance: 10/10. Four additional Bundibugyo Ebola cases were confirmed, including three health workers. All four were already quarantined; officials said there was no evidence of uncontrolled community transmission. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-four-new-ebola-cases-bringing-total-number-seven-2026-10-17/ 2. Tunisia — Large protest against President Kais Saied Thousands demonstrated in Tunis over economic conditions, public services and political freedoms. Supporters and critics differ sharply on the president's record. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/tunisians-stage-biggest-protest-years-against-president-saied-2026-10-17/ 3. Somalia — Rival forces take positions in Bay region Local reporting described territorial advances by forces loyal to former South West State leader Laftagareen, raising concerns about instability and civilian movement. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206547/forces_loyal_to_laftagareen_seize_several_districts_and_strategic_areas_in_bay_region.aspx 4. DR Congo — Ebola vaccination for frontline workers Importance: 10/10. Healthcare workers in Beni began receiving Ervebo under an emergency programme. Its effectiveness against the outbreak's Bundibugyo strain remains unproven. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/frontline-workers-in-drc-receive-ervebo-vaccine-amid-growing-ebola-outbreak/ 5. Egypt — Sisi says he intends to leave office in 2030 President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he intends to leave office when his current term ends and not seek a constitutional extension. No detailed transition arrangements were announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/egypts-president-sisi-will-step-down-when-term-expires-in-2030/ 6. Senegal — Macky Sall withdraws from UN leadership race Former president Macky Sall withdrew his candidacy for UN secretary-general amid Security Council consultations on a successor to António Guterres. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/senegals-macky-sall-withdraws-from-race-for-un-top-job/ 7. Ethiopia — Former Tigray fighters register for reintegration Importance: 9/10. Former combatants in Mekelle began registering for civilian reintegration under a fragile post-conflict process. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/ex-fighters-in-ethiopias-tigray-region-register-for-reintegration-programme/ 8. Morocco — First woman-led government appointed King Mohammed VI formally appointed a new cabinet led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, following parliamentary elections. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/moroccos-king-mohammed-vi-formally-appoints-first-woman-led-government/ 9. Somalia — President visits Turkish offshore drilling vessel Importance: 8/10. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the Çağrı Bey drillship as exploration at the Curad-1 offshore well continued. No commercial discovery was announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206548/somali_president_visits_turkish_drillship_as_offshore_oil_exploration_advances.aspx 10. African economies — Debt and declining development aid Importance: 9/10. IMF–World Bank discussions highlighted rising debt costs, lower official development assistance and pressure to find sustainable financing models. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/world/high-debt-growing-strains-put-focus-need-new-development-approaches-2026-10-17/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Tunisia #KaisSaied #TunisiaProtests #PoliticalProtests #Democracy #PoliticalFreedoms #Ethiopia #Tigray #Peacebuilding #Disarmament #Demobilization #Reintegration #Somalia #BayRegion #SomaliaSecurity #HornOfAfrica #Kenya #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #DRCongo #Egypt #Senegal #Morocco #AfricanEconomy #DevelopmentFinance #wrldorg
what it means to be a man and what true sacrifice looks like At the end of August, Tim Kennedy, a former American special forces soldier and mixed martial arts fighter with millions of followers on social media, posted an online message about a conversation with his son about "what it means to be a man and what true sacrifice looks like." #minerale #mercenari #Africa (translated)
The article details the secret mission of former American soldier Tim Kennedy in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, hired by Erik Prince to help the Congolese government recover revenues from the mining industry, amid an active military conflict against Rwandan-backed rebels. #minerale #mercenari #Africa (translated)
A study reveals that 700,000 years ago, the Hula Valley in Israel offered water and plant resources that allowed the coexistence of large mammals, such as Palaeoloxodon antiquus, and prehistoric human groups on their way out of Africa to Eurasia. #Arqueología #Prehistoria #ElefantesGigantes (translated)
Òscar Ordeig, Minister of Agriculture, announces that they expect to reopen Collserola with safe corridors before the end of the year, after having effectively managed the African swine fever crisis. #Collserola #PestePorcinaAfricana #Agricultura (translated)
After their victory against the Lions, the players of La Rochelle paid tribute to the mental strength and resilience of the South African team following the death of Hyron Andrews, highlighting the difficulty of playing under such circumstances. #ChampionsCup #LaRochelle #HyronAndrews (translated)
The author argued that in European countries, young people voted much more to the left. He added that in France at least 25% of those under 25 would be of North African, African, or other countries that he defined as "third world." He also stated that even among young white people, the percentage voting to the left was increasing, but the post ended before completing the data. #Giovani #Politica #Europa #EU #FR (translated)
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 17 OCTOBER 2026 Key developments of past 24 hours 1. Kenya — Third Ebola case confirmed IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Kenya confirmed a third Ebola infection, a 65-year-old close relative of the first two patients. She was already quarantined; authorities reported no evidence of wider community transmission. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-third-ebola-case-close-relative-other-two-cases-2026-10-16/ 2. DR Congo — Ebola response funding transparency IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Africa CDC said over $700 million of Ebola-response donor funding could not yet be traced through the joint verification exercise. This does not establish that money was stolen. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/africa-cdc-says-over-700-million-ebola-response-funds-unaccounted-congo-2026-10-16/ 3. Sahel — Rival jihadist groups clash IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Fighting between JNIM and Islamic State affiliates intensified near the Burkina Faso–Mali–Niger border. Reported casualty claims are unverified. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/rival-jnim-and-islamic-state-jihadists-clash-in-intensifying-sahel-turf-war/ 4. Ethiopia — Interim administration appointed in Tigray Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced a six-month interim Tigray administration after federal advances. The conditions and timetable for regional elections remain uncertain. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopias-abiy-names-new-tigray-government-wants-polls-six-months-2026-10-16/ 5. Sudan — Army chief writes to US president Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he contacted President Trump about peace efforts. Diplomatic contact does not amount to an agreed ceasefire. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/sudan-burhan-writes-to-trump-over-truce-peace-initiative/ 6. Morocco — New coalition cabinet named Morocco announced a 32-member cabinet following September's parliamentary election, including a new economy and finance minister. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/moroccos-new-government-has-new-finance-minister-keeps-foreign-interior-2026-10-16/ 7. DR Congo — Thirteen political parties face restrictions Congolese authorities banned activities of 13 parties including former president Joseph Kabila's PPRD, citing security concerns. Opposition representatives criticised the move. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/dr-congo-bans-activities-of-13-political-parties-linked-to-joseph-kabila-as-opposition-cri/ 8. Africa economy — IMF outlook and aid decline IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. The IMF projected African growth of 4.5% in 2026 and 5% in 2027 while warning that falling development aid could magnify shocks. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/imf-says-african-economies-performing-well-despite-shocks-from-us-iran-war/ 9. Angola — Fuel subsidies may exceed $4 billion IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. Angola expects its fuel subsidy bill to reach approximately $4.16 billion in 2026, putting pressure on public finances. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/angolas-fuel-subsidies-spending-projected-hit-4-billion-2026-official-says-2026-10-16/ 10. South Africa — Suspected illegal rehabilitation facility IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. Police found over 200 people at a suspected unlicensed rehabilitation facility and arrested two operators; the investigation continues. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/south-african-pastor-wife-arrested-after-200-found-in-suspected-illegal-rehab-centre/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Sahel #SahelConflict #JNIM #IslamicState #Terrorism #RegionalSecurity #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Niger #Kenya #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #DRCongo #AfricaCDC #HealthSecurity #Sudan #SudanConflict #PeaceNegotiations #Ethiopia #Tigray #Morocco #AfricanEconomy #IMF #Angola #wrldorg
The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has increased the cost of agricultural products by 13% during the third quarter of 2026, which could trigger a food security crisis in Asia and Africa due to the disruption of fertilizer and fuel supplies. #BloqueoOrmuz #CrisisAlimentaria #PreciosAgrícolas (translated)
The fishing agreement between the European Union and Mauritania is in jeopardy due to the economic demands of the African country and the increasing competition from China and Russia in its waters, with a critical deadline expiring on November 14. #PescaSostenible #AcuerdoPesquero #Mauritania (translated)
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, stated that the data shows that Spain has a responsible immigration policy, evidenced by the 72% reduction in irregular migrant entries from the African coast. #Imigração #PolíticaMigratória #UniãoEuropeia (translated)
Cerfia reported that, according to the latest statistics published by the Vatican, Africa had surpassed Europe for the first time in the number of Catholics, with 288.3 million faithful compared to 287.2 million. The African continent had thus become the second in the number of Catholics, behind the Americas, which had 678.9 million. According to Cerfia, Africa had gained 7.58 million faithful in one year, compared to 911,000 in Europe. The Catholic Church had a total of 1.422 billion faithful worldwide, accounting for 17.8% of the global population. #Catholicisme #Afrique #Vatican (translated)
Alerta News 24 reported that, according to new statistics published by the Vatican, Africa had surpassed Europe for the first time in the number of Catholics. https://t.co/lWN2On6DlO #África #Católicos #Vaticano (translated)
François Bousquet asked where the 300 Arabs who were supposedly thrown into the Seine on October 17, 1961, were located. He stated that only one North African had drowned in the river that night, and that he was in a state of intoxication, dismissing the figure of 300 drownings. He described the commemoration of the 65th anniversary, scheduled for this Saturday, October 17, as "for nothing" and suggested that it aimed to further blame France. #17Octobre1961 #Mémoire #Histoire (translated)
A SPACE LIBERDADE reported that, according to the Vatican, Africa had surpassed Europe in the number of Catholics, with 288.31 million faithful, compared to 287.24 million on the European continent. https://t.co/ufypDYPu7L #Vaticano #Católicos #África (translated)
Hyron Andrews, South African rugby player for the Johannesburg Lions, was found dead on the eve of a match in France. #ErreursDeChargement #ProblèmesDeConnexion #AstucesNavigateur (translated)
The Champions Cup match between La Rochelle and the Johannesburg Lions is still scheduled for Saturday, despite the tragic death of South African player Hyron Andrews, who was found deceased on the island of Ré. #ChampionsCup #Rugby #HyronAndrews (translated)
