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The post announced a new report titled “Truth under the Rubble: Media in the Time of Genocide.” It said the report examined what it described as Israel’s systematic elimination of Palestinian journalists and media, and argued that in Palestine the destruction of truth had become integral to the destruction of the Palestinian people. https://t.co/65pDwc96Vw #MediaJustice #Palestine #Genocide #PS #IL

The author believed that the debate surrounding the Ballon d'Or was unnecessary and accused skeptics of not recognizing Dembélé's exceptional season. He highlighted his 26 goals and 14 assists, totaling 40 decisive contributions in 2,909 minutes, one every 73 minutes. He also pointed out eight decisive contributions, including seven goals, during the knockout matches of the Champions League, with at least one contribution in each round. According to him, Dembélé scored in the Champions League final, provided an assist in the UEFA Super Cup final, and scored in the intercontinental cup final. The author also mentioned two goals he deemed worthy of the Puskás award and the goal of the season in Ligue 1. He reminded that Dembélé had been voted player of the season in Ligue 1 by players and coaches, and that he was included in the Champions League and Ligue 1 teams of the season, chosen by UEFA's technical expert panel and by players, respectively. For the World Cup, the author attributed him eight decisive contributions, which is the third-best total of the 21st century in a campaign, behind Messi and Mbappé. He pointed out that Dembélé was decisive against five different opponents up to the semifinals, that he was the third most decisive French player in the tournament's history with 10 contributions, and the second-best creator with 18 chances, behind Lionel Messi. He also mentioned his fifth-place ranking among the competition's offensive players according to FIFA. The author cited the titles of Ligue 1, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, intercontinental cup, and Trophée des champions. He finally highlighted Dembélé's collective behavior: during the match against Bayern in 2026, having been substituted in the 65th minute, he reportedly did not contest his replacement and encouraged his teammates from the bench. According to the author, he also accepted to defend for the team and dedicated his Ballon d'Or to the collective, thanking his partners. He described his season as marked by pressing, defensive efforts, and encouragement directed at his teammates. #BallonDor #Dembélé #Football (translated)

Masian estimated that the next match against Aston Villa should mark the beginning of the race for a top 2 spot in the league phase. He added that there should be no more rotation of the squad and that the priority was to ensure a good run in the knockout stage as well as home return matches. He said he hoped for a victory on Sunday to get things back on track. #Ligue1 #AstonVilla #Victoire (translated)

Patrick Kabengele wrote that the death of Robert Kabera, a former sergeant major and political opponent, had provoked strong outrage. He described the murder as atrocious and presented it as a sign of a climate of terror and persecution aimed at critical voices in Rwanda. He also accused the authorities in Kigali of being associated with a series of intimidation and targeted killings. #Rwanda #Opposition #DroitsHumains (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 19 OCTOBER 2026 Most important news from past 24 hours 1. KENYA — EIGHTH EBOLA INFECTION CONFIRMED Importance: 10/10 — Critical Kenya's Director-General for Health, Patrick Amoth, confirmed the country's eighth Ebola infection. The latest patient is a 49-year-old attendant who cleaned utensils and linen and may have been exposed to the country's first patient, who died in Nairobi on 5 October after travelling from DR Congo. The man developed symptoms while under quarantine and tested positive on Sunday. The linked cases underscore the importance of contact tracing and infection prevention in healthcare settings. Source — Reuters, 18 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-eighth-ebola-case-regional-outbreak-spreads-2026-10-18/ 2. DR CONGO — AUTHORITIES CONFIRM EBOLA IN AN EIGHTH PROVINCE Importance: 10/10 — Critical DR Congo's National Institute for Biomedical Research officially confirmed two Ebola cases, including one death, in North Ubangi province on the border with the Central African Republic. North Ubangi is the eighth Congolese province affected. The country's situation report recorded 9,415 confirmed cases and 4,536 deaths since the outbreak began, including 67 new cases and 26 deaths in the 24 hours to 16 October. The geographical spread increases demands on disease surveillance and treatment capacity. Source — Reuters, 18 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/congo-confirms-ebola-outbreak-spreads-eighth-province-2026-10-18/ 3. MALI — RIGHTS GROUP DOCUMENTS CIVILIAN DEATHS IN DRONE STRIKES Importance: 10/10 — Critical Human Rights Watch accused Mali's armed forces and their Russian Africa Corps partners of indiscriminate strikes and other abuses during a counterinsurgency campaign. ACLED data cited in the report show 47 drone strikes and 94 civilian deaths from April to August, compared with 22 strikes and 44 civilian deaths in the same period of 2025. The report also describes abuses by jihadist and separatist groups. Malian and Russian representatives did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment. The allegations require accountability and independent scrutiny. Source — Reuters / Human Rights Watch, 19 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mali-forces-russian-backers-kill-scores-civilians-drone-strikes-report-says-2026-10-19/ 4. NIGERIA — ARMY CHIEF VISITS BORNO TROOPS AFTER DEADLY BASE ASSAULT Importance: 9/10 — Very High Nigeria's army chief visited troops in the northeast after suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters overran a base at Mairari, Borno state. Military and local sources told AFP that 15 soldiers and five members of an anti-jihadist militia were killed, and that attackers looted and burned the base. The visit comes amid concern about rising insurgent activity around Lake Chad and the security of communities and transport routes in northeastern Nigeria. Source — Africanews / AFP, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/nigerias-army-chief-of-staff-visits-troops-in-borno-after-deaths-of-15-soliders/ 5. SUDAN–EGYPT BORDER — SURVIVORS DESCRIBE DEADLY STRIKE AT GOLD-MINING SITE Importance: 10/10 — Critical Survivors described an airstrike on the Jabal al-Uqaydat mining area near the Sudan–Egypt border that reportedly killed 72 people the previous week. Rights groups blamed Egypt's air force, while Egypt described operations against illegal mining without directly addressing the specific allegation. Sudan's army chief ordered an investigation. The precise responsibility and casualty figures require independent verification. The incident raises humanitarian and diplomatic concerns in a border area where displaced Sudanese rely on informal mining. Source — Africanews / agencies, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/sudanese-gold-miners-describe-deadly-airstrike-that-killed-72/ 6. CAMEROON — OPPOSITION MRC ELECTS FIRST FEMALE PARTY LEADER Cameroon's opposition Cameroon Renaissance Movement elected Tiriane Balbine Noah to replace Maurice Kamto. Noah, previously interim president, was the only remaining candidate and received more than 96% of delegates' votes. She becomes the party's first female president. Party officials say they are preparing for 2027 local elections; the MRC has raised concerns about restrictions on opposition activity. The longer-term political significance will depend on the party's ability to organise and compete. Source — Africanews, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/cameroons-opposition-mrc-elects-its-first-female-president-tiriane-noah/ 7. DR CONGO — GOVERNMENT ALLEGES KABILA IS PREPARING BROADER ARMED CAMPAIGN Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya accused former president Joseph Kabila of preparing a wider attack on the state after Kabila aligned himself with M23-linked forces through the newly announced Front for the Refoundation of the Nation. Kabila has denied earlier government allegations against him and criticised the administration. Fighting continues in eastern Congo despite mediation efforts. The government's claims are allegations, not independently established findings. Source — Africanews / AFP, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/drc-accuses-ex-president-kabila-of-planning-general-attack-on-the-country/ 8. EQUATORIAL GUINEA — MALARIA ELIMINATION PROGRAMME EXPANDS BEYOND BIOKO Importance: 9/10 — Very High Equatorial Guinea plans to expand a long-running malaria-control programme from Bioko Island to the mainland and Annobon. Bioko reduced malaria prevalence to approximately 7% through spraying, mosquito nets, monitoring and community outreach. A newly announced $116 million investment will support expansion. Authorities are considering R21 vaccination for children and new surveillance tools. Experts warn that larger territory, poverty and cross-border transmission make elimination much harder on the mainland. Source — Associated Press, 18 October 2026 https://apnews.com/article/malaria-equatorial-guinea-vaccines-r21-bioko-oil-6478c585067f176c2f17e83704a21a30 9. EGYPT — BLUE-CHIP SHARES DROP AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS Importance: 8/10 — High Egypt's EGX30 stock index fell 2.6% on Sunday, its steepest intraday decline since February, as Middle East tensions unsettled regional markets. The Egyptian presidency said Cairo was ready to support Saudi Arabia's security as attacks by Yemen's Houthis intensified. Elevated oil prices and regional instability may affect Egyptian financing conditions, transport costs and investor confidence. The market move alone does not establish a longer-term trend. Source — Reuters, 18 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/oil-lifts-saudi-bourse-egypt-tumbles-regional-tensions-2026-10-18/ 10. DR CONGO — EBOLA OUTBREAK COMPOUNDS MENTAL-HEALTH EMERGENCY Importance: 9/10 — Very High Health workers in eastern DR Congo warned that Ebola-related bereavement, stigma and isolation are deepening psychological distress among patients, survivors and medical personnel. A report from Bunia described families affected by multiple deaths and reluctance among neighbours to interact with survivors. Ongoing conflict and displacement compound these pressures. Aid organisations say psychosocial care needs to be integrated with infection control and clinical treatment. Source — Africanews / Associated Press, 19 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/19/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-deepens-mental-health-crisis-amid-stigma-and-conflict/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Kenya #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #DRCongo #AfricaCDC #EbolaResponse #Mali #MaliConflict #DroneStrikes #CivilianCasualties #HumanRights #Sahel #RegionalSecurity #Nigeria #Borno #Sudan #SudanConflict #Egypt #EgyptStockExchange #AfricanEconomy #Cameroon #EquatorialGuinea #MalariaPrevention #wrldorg

I am happy to finally have this medal around my neck. After four bronze medals at the Euros, Jules Hesters finally has his first world medal after winning bronze in the elimination race on Sunday during the track cycling world championships in Shanghai. "I am happy to finally have this medal around my neck," Hesters reacted to Sporza's microphone. #JulesHesters #CyclismeSurPiste #MédailleMondiale (translated)

The Prime Minister's statement prepares for the worst and deliberately incites a rise to extremes, which divides the political community and commands violence, because, as Paul Ricœur wrote, "attribution to one side is only a matter of elimination: if you are not on one side, you are on the other." (translated)

SUPER estimated that critics had changed their rhetoric about Ligue 1: after long attributing the eliminations to a lack of intensity and competition, they would now present these same characteristics as an asset. He described this turnaround as inconsistent and compared the detractors to the level of play of his team. #Ligue1 #Football #Critique (translated)

Society consists of predatory rulers devoid of conscience, sycophants who cater to these predators, and blind executors of the predators' commands. It is a state of madness, driven by blind instincts and insatiable desires. Reason is despised and ignored as a sign of weakness. Power manifests as an uncontrolled, unbridled, and elemental form of madness—yet it is valued, respected, and even admired. This is a mass manifestation of idiocy. The pursuit of absolute power always leads to the opposite effect—anarchy and war—because for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Every country in the world has points of contention, yet they find ways to set these aside and avoid letting matters reach an extreme. Choosing to overlook such conflicts—while focusing exclusively on the potential for peaceful relations—is a key step toward peace. It is necessary to pursue a path toward reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine—to move away from hatred, malice, and hostile propaganda, and to restore trust. The primary goal in the relationship should be mutually beneficial cooperation. Citizens of the contested regions should be granted dual citizenship, as well as the right to free, visa-free movement, residence, commercial activity, business development, and employment in both countries. These regions should be integrated on an equal basis into the economies of both nations. Misunderstandings and misconceptions fuel the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian authorities view their own interests as an absolute priority—or, at the very least, as being on par with the interests of Western Europe and the United States. This conviction is reinforced and amplified by the illusions held by Western authorities regarding their own limitless capabilities, which allows them to overlook their own internal problems. The war has dragged on for too long; it is expanding and becoming uncontrollable. It is growing increasingly clear that the West has its own interests—interests that do not align with, and indeed contradict, those of Ukraine. Inevitably, the West is distancing itself from Ukraine, which made a grave error by relying entirely on external support while ruling out any possibility of mutual understanding, direct negotiations with Russia, or—more broadly—any effort to avoid extreme confrontation. Every nation in the world faces contradictions, yet they generally find ways to set them aside rather than letting matters reach an extreme. Choosing to overlook such contradictions is a crucial step toward peace. Should Ukraine find itself alone in negotiations with Russia, its position will be exceptionally disadvantageous—a consequence of its own reckless arrogance. Peace must become the absolute priority. The war must end immediately, at any cost. The demands put forward by the parties to the conflict are becoming increasingly trivial; if either side continues to insist upon them, the war will drag on indefinitely. Peace is only possible if excessive demands are abandoned and it is recognized that peace itself is more important than anything else. The goal of successful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could be the creation of a Ukraine that is safe for Russia. This entails preventing the presence of foreign forces on its territory—which precludes joining NATO—as well as ensuring Ukraine does not acquire offensive or nuclear weapons, and recognizing the Russian language as an official language within Ukraine. In time, referendums could be held in Russian-speaking regions to determine whether they should join another state, or become autonomous or independent. One cannot ignore the fact that Ukraine was an artificial creation, established by the Soviet authorities through significant compromises that involved incorporating large territories with Russian-speaking populations. Compliance with such agreements could easily be guaranteed through a provision for total oversight, with the stipulation that any violation would result in the resumption of hostilities. Given that the conflict could potentially drag on for a very long time, there is no logical reason to reject such an arrangement. Refusing it would render the conflict endless and make peaceful coexistence between Russia and Ukraine impossible. Forcing Russia to accept Ukraine’s terms would create a scenario akin to the situation in Korea. This compels Russia to persist in the conflict—tenaciously, perhaps indefinitely—at a great cost to all of humanity. Conditions must be established for peaceful relations not only between Russia and Ukraine but also between Russia and the West. The West’s insistence on controlling Russia will lead to costly militarization and persistent hostility, much like during the Cold War. This will serve as both a pretext and a justification for the establishment of totalitarian rule in the West. It must be borne in mind that Russia is a northern nation with a highly intellectual population and significant potential for contemporary, modern development; it is, therefore, vastly different from all the countries currently under Western control. Within Russia, there is a strong, widespread determination to prevent any form of external control over the nation. Pursuing extreme objectives and maintaining an unyielding, uncompromising stance could lead to a scenario entirely unlike the situation in Korea—resulting in an unprecedented Pyrrhic victory for everyone, for all of humanity. See less All influential global powers are dismantling democracy and eliminating any economic or private existence independent of state authority. This is being achieved through the unlimited expansion of the money supply and unrestricted lending to the state—processes facilitated by the restriction, elimination, and digitisation of cash. This is the primary cause of widespread hyperinflation. Authorities actively seek this inflation because they effectively recapture all the money by imposing high VAT on prices that have been inflated. This policy destroys the peaceful economy and mass standards of living. Having shed internal conflicts, global powers are escalating international tensions and confrontations, inevitably leading to war. These contradictions are irreconcilable; the powers involved cannot reach agreements through compromise, demanding instead the total victory and complete capitulation of their adversaries. This is not merely the result of culpable behavior or the stupidity of those in power, but rather the operation of natural laws that lie beyond human intellectual control. The pursuit of absolute power invariably produces the opposite result—anarchy and war—because for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. People are utterly powerless in the face of war. They naively believe that each conflict will be short-lived and the last of its kind—just as they did during the First and Second World Wars. It is increasingly evident that they are behaving the same way now, for such is human nature. People are driven by insatiable, blind, spontaneous, unconscious, and irrational impulses. Все влиятельные, ведущие мировые власти осуществляют ликвидацию всякой демократии и независимого существования экономики и частной жизни людей от власти. Это делается посредством неограниченного увеличения денежной массы, неограниченного кредитования власти, чему способствует ограничение и ликвидация наличных денег и их цифровизация. Это главная причина широко распространенной гиперинфляции. Власти стремятся к этой инфляции, потому что они вновь завладевают всеми деньгами, вводя высокий НДС на цены, завышенные из-за инфляции. Эта политика убивает мирную экономику и массовый уровень жизни. Освободившись от внутренней борьбы, мировые власти усиливают международную напряженность и противостояние, что неизбежно приводит к войнам. Противоречия неразрешимы. Власти не могут договориться путем уступок и требуют полной победы и полной капитуляции своих противников. Это даже не следствие виновного поведения, глупости тех, кто находится у власти, а законы природы, которые выходят за пределы интеллектуального контроля людей. Стремление к абсолютной власти всегда приводит к противоположному эффекту — анархии и войне, потому что на каждое действие есть равное и противоположное противодействие. Люди совершенно бессильны перед лицом войн. Они наивно полагают, что каждая война будет короткой и последней. Так они вели себя во время Первой и Второй мировых войн. Всё более очевидно, что сейчас они ведут себя именно так, потому что такова их природа. Людьми движут ненасытные, слепые, спонтанные, бессознательные, иррациональные стремления.

In "Plasticology," fifty scientists, under the direction of Nelly Pons, explore the omnipresence of plastic, its environmental impacts, and the challenges of its disposal, using striking illustrations to make their arguments accessible. #Plasticologie #Pollution #Environnement (translated)